Sunrise Kayak and Coffee with Breakfast
Experience the most awarded Sunrise Kayak Tour on Sydney Harbour
Sunrise paddle, barista coffee on the water and complimentary breakfast
Sydney's most awarded sunrise kayak tour
Before the sun has risen and the city wakes up, Sydney Harbour is at its most tranquil. This is your chance to experience the glassy water and quiet magic of the harbour on our signature Sunrise Kayak and Coffee with Breakfast tour.
It isn't just about the paddling. It's about sitting back in your kayak, sipping a hot barista-made coffee, and watching the colours change over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House. It is a perspective of the city that even locals rarely get to see.
And now the morning lasts a little longer. Every Sunrise Kayak and Coffee with Breakfast tour includes a fresh seasonal breakfast, so you can refuel and savour the last of the early light once the paddling is done back at our SBK Eco Hub.
Meet Laura, our founder, and see what a sunrise on the harbour actually looks like.
Tour Highlights:
The Coffee:
We brew your coffee fresh every morning right here at the SBK Eco Hub espresso machine. Whether you want a latte, tea, or hot chocolate, it’s served piping hot in a splash-proof eco-cup so you can enjoy it right there on the water.
The Breakfast:
Your morning now comes with more than coffee. Once you're off the water, settle in for a freshly prepared breakfast: warm scones, pastries, avocado on toast and our seasonal fruit platter, to refuel and round out your time on the harbour.
The Calm:
Unlike the busy daytime harbour, the water at sunrise is often flat and peaceful. It is the perfect time to spot marine life and hear the sounds of the morning.
The Photos:
You don't need to risk your phone. Our guides carry professional cameras to capture high-quality photos of you with the icons in the background.
What You Can Expect
Our friendly team will meet you at 1 Railway Avenue, just back from Lavender Bay boat ramp (look for the life jackets and your friendly guides). After getting fitted with a life jacket, receiving your freshly brewed, barista-made coffee, and running through a safety briefing, we head out onto the water just as the light begins to change.
A Seasonal Experience: We follow the sun to give you the best possible view.
- Summer: The sun rises early, allowing us to paddle deep under the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
- Cooler Months: We chase the warm rays by heading towards Goat Island or Sawmillers Reserve, bathing in the morning light with iconic views along the way.
Included in your tour
- Fresh Barista Coffee: Your choice of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, made fresh at our Eco Hub and served on the water in an eco-cup.
- Fresh Breakfast: After your paddle enjoy freshly baked pastries, avocado on toast, as well as a seasonal fruit platter, served on dry land.
- Premium Equipment: Single sea kayak, paddle, and life-jacket (PFD).
- Expert Guidance: Passionate and experienced guides who know the history and stories of the harbour.
- Safety First: Full safety briefing and kayak instruction prior to departure.
- Memories: Free digital photos and videos, taken by your guides and sent to you after the tour.
Not a morning person?
Our Sunset Kayak on Sydney Harbour catches the city at golden hour, with pink LED lights glowing on the water as dusk falls. Explore the Sunset tour.
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