Name: Single Kayak Hire in Manly - 4 Hours
Price: 60.00 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (68 reviews)

Highlights

Paddle along the beautiful shorelines of Manly
Access to beaches that are only reached by water
Views of some of the most amazing architectural designed houses!

Enjoy a single kayak on your own or alongside a friend, paddling on the beautiful North Harbour waters of Manly to some of the most exclusive beaches in Sydney. Explore a number of different beaches and a harbour which is home to a diverse range of aquatic wildlife.

What's included?

Four hour single kayak hire
Use of paddle and life jacket
Dry bag for gear to be taken on the kayak
Map and explanation of the area
Storage of any belongings at the hire location

From the hire location in the heart of Manly, you will be given an explanation of the area, fitted with a life jacket and paddle before setting off on your kayaking adventure! Glide across the pristine waterways at your own pace and find yourself at some of the most exclusive beaches in Sydney. Dry bags are supplied as well, so you can bring your own picnic and enjoy a lunch on one of the untouched beaches in the area. On your return to our home base at Manly Wharf, you might like to continue your experience at one of the many waterfront restaurants — all offering stunning harbour views and something to suit every taste. It’s the perfect place to unwind and finish your day with a beautiful meal and a few drinks by the water.

Important information

Session Length

This experience is four hours in duration
Available seven days a week (weather permitting) from 9am to 5pm

Guidelines

Participants must be able to swim at least 150m confidently
Participants who are under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian
Maximum weight is 120kg

Cancellation

Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Numbers on the Day

This voucher is valid for one person on a single kayak. A child under the age of three can also sit in the middle of the kayak, as long as the total weight is still under 120kg.

Weather

In the event of rain or inclement weather your experience will still go ahead unless contacted by the experience provider

Dress Code

Wear anything that you can get wet in. You will be getting wet in the kayaks so bikinis, board shorts and rash shirts are recommended. Sandals or water shoes are recommended. Enclosed shoes that are not made for the water are not recommended.

Other Info

If you are driving, we recommend the Wentworth Street Carpark, which is just a 1-minute walk towards Manly Wharf. Best Contact number is 0412 622 662

Location

This experience takes place in Manly, NSW.

Reviews

4.6

68 reviews

5 stars 44

4 stars 22

3 stars 2

2 stars 0

1 star 0

NOT HAPPY.....

JOHN 8 April 2025

AN ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE BUT A STRESSFUL, AWFUL,BUILD UP! All your literature / web site and other material had us going to reef beach and a meeting point on the western end of Manly Cove at the kayak center outside the old aquarium. We gave ourselves plenty of time to get there...... Just as well because we could not find the acquarium and locals told us that it had been demolished some years ago and we could not find the anything about canoeing from that point. Finally, and running out of time we were directed to the other end of the beach and beyond the ferry wharfs where we found the site!....going on a kilometer from where we were told to meet. Then......!!!! to be told that the "tour" had been cancelled because we were the only starters didn't make for happy Chappies! What the!!!! and having travelled from the mountains suffice it to say we were FAR FROM happy! We finally convinced them to let us have a kayak and being told we were not permitted to take it to Reef Beach ended up sticking to the eastern side of the harbour and visiting the Quarantine Centre beach. We cannot say that we didn't enjoy the day because once we had sorted out the disastrous beginning we had a great time. Please update your information and directions on your website and other literature.

BEST Experience

Lina 31 December 2024

It was sooo much and. the best experience. I would definitely booked it again and go in a big group next time!

Customer Experience

Hi Lina, we're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your experience. We appreciate you taking the time to leave such positive feedback!

2 January 2025

Beautiful day out on the water

Hannah 18 September 2023

We hired 2 single kayaks with Manly Kayak Hire through Red Balloon. We got a $10 discount from going through Red Balloon and had an absolute blast. The staff were super friendly, the day was beautiful and we had an all round awesome day. Definitely will be going again.

Amazing kayaking on the harbour

Louise 6 May 2021

Thank you Redballoon for this amazing morning experience, I booked this kayaking for the birthday of my boyfriend as a surprise and we both loved it, it was a very sunny day so it helps! We went to this remote beach called Store beach it's so beautiful. I highly recommend to do it!!

Kayaking Manly 4 hours

Samantha 29 March 2021

We had a great time, 4 hours gives you enough time to stop off and relax at the beaches along the way. We Kayaked as far as Quarantine Station and stopped for coffee at the cafe. Highly recommend this experience

Kayaking was fantastic

Samia 6 October 2020

Service was great had plenty of time to go around it was a wonderful day lots of fun

Unforgettable experience!

Steve 5 October 2020

I can’t wait to do it again, kayaking to those beautiful beaches was amazing. Fantastic day out!

Such a great experience - highly recommend

Sonia 18 September 2020

My partner and I did this together and it was such an amazing experience. We were running slightly late but Manly Kayak Centre was great about it and gave us as much time as we needed. The weather was great and as first-time kayakers, we had so much fun exploring the secluded beaches. Finished off with a swim in one of the beaches and kayaked back to the wharf. Highly recommend - great value and spectacular experience.

Kayaking in Manly

Michelle 30 December 2019

Kayaking in Manly was absolutely breathtaking! You have the opportunity to explore multiple beaches, cliff jump, snorkel, and check out a cute Cafe at Q station. The employees at Manly Kayak Centre were amazing to work with. We are definitely going to go again!

Fantastic way to explore some of Sydney Harbour

Julianne 3 November 2019

If you want to explore beautiful Sydney Harbour then this is the way to do it! Our first stop was in Little Manly Cove at Little Manly Beach. We then explored Store Beach before traveling to Q Station. Staff were extremely helpful and very friendly. A great morning indeed. You do get wet so be prepared!!