Guide to Kayak and Canoe Tours in Melbourne and Regional Victoria



Whether it's the Docklands, Yarra River, one of Victoria's rivers or offshore, there are plenty of places to enjoy a kayak or canoe tour. A guided tour takes all the hassle out of the experience and includes a tour guide and all paddling equipment.

Some of the most popular kayak tours in the Melbourne area are:

Melbourne City Sights Kayak Tour

Melbourne City Sights Kayak Tour

Get a different perspective at Melbourne's iconic sights on a kayak tour along the Yarra River. Leave from Federation Square and paddle past popular sights such as Princes Bridge, Flinders Street Station, Crown Casino, and the Docklands district. Take in the beautiful city skyline and enjoy a relaxing day on the river on this 2-hour tour, perfect for all ages and skill levels.

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Melbourne City Twilight Kayak Tour

Enjoy a twilight kayak tour on the Yarra River with an expert guide who shows you Melbourne from the water. You can either head downstream into the heart of the city to see sites such as the Old Customs House, Turning Basin, Melbourne Maritime Museum and the Crown Casino. Or venture upstream to paddle past the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and Herring Island, which features sculptures by native Australian and international artists. Your tour includes informative commentary and light refreshments, with afternoon or evening departures.

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Melbourne Sunset Kayaking Experience with Dinner

Melbourne Sunset Kayaking Experience

Experience Melbourne at sunset from the water on a 2.5-hour kayak tour on the Yarra River. Your guide takes you around Victoria Harbour and along Southbank where you pause to see the fire-ball display at Crown Casino. Enjoy an on-the-water dinner of fish and chips, then see downtown Melbourne before your tour ends next to Princess Bridge. Includes guide, use of equipment, light dinner, and kayak tour.

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Mornington Peninsula Kayak Coastline Tour of Dolphin Sanctuary

Mornington Peninsula Kayak Coastline Tour of Dolphin Sanctuary

Immerse yourself in the natural landscape of Mornington Peninsula on a kayak tour through the tranquil waters of Port Phillip Bay. In addition to navigating, your guide offers little-known facts about the area's diverse wildlife, from birds to dolphins. Coastline views rarely seen by visitors and a snack break on the beach make this a convenient choice for active travellers. No previous experience necessary: A pre-departure training session is included.

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Kayak and Canoe Tours in Melbourne and Regional Victoria


Companies operating canoe and kayak tours across the Melbourne and regional Victoria are:


View Event: Apollo Bay Surf & Kayak
Apollo Bay Surf & Kayak
Apollo Bay Surf & Kayak can provide you with surf lessons and surf hire, kayaking to the seals and kayak hire, SUP (stand up paddle board) lessons and hire, snorkeling tours and hi ..

View Event: Bright Adventure Company
Bright Adventure Company
Bright Adventure Company offers the most exciting guided outdoor experiences in and around Bright. Abseiling, rock climbing, kayaking, underground river caving and mountain biking, ..

View Event: Cohuna - Murray River Adventures
Cohuna - Murray River Adventures
Come and paddle the beautiful waterways of the Gunbower Creek or the Murray River. We offer kayak, canoe and SUP rental for 'take-away' rental out of Cohuna. Our minimum rental ..

View Event: East Coast Kayaking (Sandringham)
East Coast Kayaking (Sandringham)
We are your Kayak & Open water specialists: * Sea Starter Kayak courses & training for Beginners - Professional * Self or Personally guided Discovery open water tours, including ..

View Event: Go Wild Adventures
Go Wild Adventures
Go Wild Adventures operates outdoor adventures close to Melbourne. Adventures Whitewater Kayaking Experience a wild ride with this whitewater kayaking adventure! Paddle do ..

View Event: Great Ocean Road Adventure Tours (Lorne)
Great Ocean Road Adventure Tours (Lorne)
We run a unique outdoor adventure business on the famous Great Ocean Road. We can do anything from equipment hire to running large corporate jobs. We specialize in mountain biking ..

View Event: Kaykaze Adventure Experience
Kaykaze Adventure Experience
Kaykaze Adventure Experience offers challenging yet rewarding adventures for families, friends, kids birthday parties, schools and corporate groups. Adventures include: white w ..

View Event: Melbourne Adventure Hub
Melbourne Adventure Hub
Melbourne Adventure Hub is in the business of running the best outdoor adventures in Victoria. Our goal is to give our customers such an amazing experience that they will still get ..

View Event: Mildura - Wild Side Outdoors
Mildura - Wild Side Outdoors
We offer canoe, kayak and mountain bike hire and a range of Eco tours so that you and your family can experience much of the natural beauty of the area whether it be paddling off t ..

View Event: Outside Adventures (Geelong and The Surf Coast)
Outside Adventures (Geelong and The Surf Coast)
Outside Adventures is the home of AusPaddlers. Learn to kayak or take a tour delivered by one of our experienced paddling Instructors. All instructors are real kayakers who have wa ..

View Event: Outthere Outdoor Activities (Newhaven)
Outthere Outdoor Activities (Newhaven)
At Outthere Outdoor Activities we believe that exercise and health are bi-products of fun. We teach a range of ocean and mountain bike based activities to excite and challenge anyo ..

View Event: Pioneer Kayaking (Phillip Island)
Pioneer Kayaking (Phillip Island)
Looking for something different to do on your visit to Phillip Island? Want a bit of adventure? Feel the need to get away from the crowds on the beach and do some exploring from th ..

View Event: Porepunkah - Adventure Guides Australia
Porepunkah - Adventure Guides Australia
Adventure Guides Australia offers the best, and safest, outdoor adventures. Our experienced team helps ordinary people achieve extraordinary things. Adventure Guides Australia r ..

View Event: Portland - South West Adventures
Portland - South West Adventures
South West Adventures is based in Portland and specialises in taking school groups, organisations and individuals on adventures through the South West of Victoria including the Gra ..

View Event: River Country Adventours (Northern Victoria)
River Country Adventours (Northern Victoria)
The Goulburn is ideal for canoeing, camping, bush walking and fishing. Between Shepparton and Echuca (the setting for our canoe adventures) it flows through remote pristine bushlan ..

View Event: Sea Kayak Australia (Abbotsford)
Sea Kayak Australia (Abbotsford)
Sea kayaking is a great way to explore the remote and beautiful areas of Australia and great exercise. Participate at your own pace by attending a lesson, sample a day trip, come o ..

View Event: SeaEarth Adventures (Great Ocean Road)
SeaEarth Adventures (Great Ocean Road)
SeaEarth Adventures specializes in adventure activities from mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking. SeaEarth Adventures are based on Victoria's Great Ocean Road. SeaEarth Adv ..

View Event: Southern Exposure Mountain Biking, Surfing & Kayaking (Torquay)
Southern Exposure Mountain Biking, Surfing & Kayaking (Torquay)
Surfing - 'You will be standing in no time'. We can guarantee that you are surfing with the best surf school in Australia. Look for our red rash vests on the beaches in Torquay, A ..

View Event: Wentworth - Moontongue Eco-Adventures
Wentworth - Moontongue Eco-Adventures
Moontongue Eco Adventures will take you on a kayaking journey through some of the most spectacular scenery the Murray and Darling Rivers have to offer. Experience the tranquili ..

View Event: Yarragon - First Track Adventures
Yarragon - First Track Adventures
First Track Adventures is an independent outdoor adventure activity provider based in Gippsland. Our aim is to provide professional fully planned courses focusing on introductory l ..

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