Name: Kayak the Yarra River By Twilight
Price: 120.00 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (7 reviews)

Highlights

3 hour twilight kayak adventure on the Yarra River!
Suitable for first time and beginner paddlers
Only 35 minutes from Melbourneâ€™s CBD

Join us in a kayak adventure amongst the gum trees that line the quiet waters of the Yarra River near Melbourne. Twilight is a great time to spot birds, fruit bats and other sorts of wildlife or to simply wind down after a busy day at work!

What's included?

Twilight kayak adventure
All paddling gear and kayaks
Safety and skills briefing session
Light supper/snacks and water
Friendly, experienced, qualified tour guide/s

We will meet you near the river and then its a short car shuttle to the start point. After taking our kayaks a few metres to the river, a safety briefing and introduction to the kayak, we will set off for a leisurely paddle on the mighty Yarra River. We will spend approximately 1.5 hours in the kayak until dusk. Its a magical time of day where we might see the Grey Headed flying foxes heading off to find fruit, water birds stalking on the river banks or feeding their young. We pass under Kane's Bridge and past the Studley Park Boathouse to our exit point on the right bank. We take our craft the short distance to the trailer and then share a light supper until it's time to go home! We feel so priveleged to guide you through this lovely stretch of the river and will enjoy it as much as you do!

Important information

Session Length

This experience is approximately 3 hours in duration. This time may vary due to the season. The tour operator will confirm the start time (which is usually 3 hours before sunset) prior to the tour.

Guidelines

Adult: 17 years old+
Child: 6 to 16 years old
Average fitness level is required and an ability to swim is recommended

Cancellation

Change your booking up to 7 days before the start time of your experience
Changes are not permitted within 7 days of your experience
Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Numbers on the Day

The price quoted is per person. All tours require minimum numbers and suitable environmental conditions.

Spectators

Spectators are most welcome and may join us for the light snacks/supper at the end of the tour for an extra fee. Often they take photos at the start of the tour and from the Kane's bridge as we near the finish.

Weather

In the event of inclement weather this activity will be postponed to a later date.

Dress Code

Please dress suitably for the outdoors and kayaking. We expect that you should only get a little wet from splashes from your paddle. We suggest you wear gym wear, leggings and a fleecy top on cooler days. In summer, shorts, long sleeve top for sun protection, with a spray jacket nearby will be perfect for the river. A pair of runners or river sandals (you must wear footwear on the river) must be worn and may get a little wet. Please bring a small towel and a change of dry clothes for afterwards. Some dry bags are available for personal gear but we can't guarantee phones and valuables won't get wet if you take them in the kayak.

Location

Melbourne, Victoria. You will kayak from Alphington to Yarra Bend Park (downstream).

Reviews

4.4

7 reviews

5 stars 4

4 stars 2

3 stars 1

2 stars 0

1 star 0

The sunset, the Yarra and a kayak

Fiona 16 February 2019

We had a fabulous time kayaking down the Yarra on Valentine’s Day. It was really relaxed and Kathryn wouldn’t have been more attentive. I was nervous to begin with but with her instructions I didn’t tip and made it to the end rewarded with a yummy chicken and Greek salad dinner. Thoroughly recommend as I have seen elements of Melbourne I didn’t know existed including the flying fox colony.

Feels like middle of nowhere in the inner suburbs

Steve 16 February 2019

It was just my partner and I on the river so we had all the tranquility to ourselves. Kathryn’s (our guide) instruction showed her experience and the chicken and salad dinner was only topped off by the double rainbow that appeared after a brief shower - not sure if Kathryn arranged that too :-)

Twilight kayak with flying foxes was amazing

Meg 13 January 2019

Imagine floating down the Yarra 6km from Melbourne CBD. Just 5 of you with 2 wonderful expert guides to make you safe and comfortable on your first laying outing. Spotting a wide range of bird life and exotic flora, marvelling at the peacefulness and beauty of this treasure hidden beneath the busy lands and roads above. What a night!

Very peaceful late afternoon paddle on the Yarra

Carol 6 March 2017

This was given to us as a Christmas present. Our guide, Kathryn, was wonderful, very knowledgeable of the area and kept her instructions clear and simple. Lovely chicken and salad dinner provided to top it off. Great night and terrific to see the Yarra from another perspective. Highly recommended!

A perfect way to spend an afternoon

Jane 15 May 2016

Had a wonderful kayak along the Yarra, the water and the air was pure and clean, only 20 minutes from the City but it felt like another world. We were very well looked after by our guide Barbie and we can highly recommend this wonderful trip.

This was an interesting experience

Traveller09 29 December 2014

The food component was pretty average, especially the hastily prepared dull salads

So fun!

Rileyandteni 23 February 2014

Had a really fun time and couldnt believe how many bats there were in the trees along the river. Would do it again ;)