Discover Brisbane's natural assets and urban playground on a guided city kayaking experience that lets you see the city from a unique angle.
Days
- 90 minutes
Age
- 8 and over
Group size
- Small group, max 12
Start / finish
- Kangaroo Point / Kangaroo Point
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Kayak on the Brisbane River, all equipment supplied
Meals
- No meals are listed as included
Route
Included experiences
- Brisbane River — guided kayak with a safety briefing
- Story Bridge — paddle underneath
- Southbank and the Wheel of Brisbane — paddle past
- City Botanic Gardens — paddle past
Pictures / Videos
Reviews
5.0
Based on 34 reviews
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AI summary of 34 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the guides for being friendly, encouraging and patient, particularly with nervous and inexperienced paddlers, and they highlight the peaceful, scenic nature of paddling on the Brisbane River as a unique way to see the city. The kayaks themselves are frequently noted as stable and easy to paddle, with guides providing clear safety briefings and informative commentary about the sights and river features along the route. Most travellers emphasise feeling safe and well-supported throughout the experience, even those who cannot swim or have never kayaked before, with guides responding calmly and swiftly should anyone fall in. The tour appeals to a broad range of ages and abilities, from complete beginners to experienced kayakers, and offers good value as a memorable activity. One traveller suggested that a kneeling pad could help when getting out of the kayak, though this was a minor observation rather than a significant concern.
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Excellent from start to finish, with good communication, an easy-to-find spot and lockers for our things. Our instructor Hanka was thorough and reassuring, the kayaks were stable and easy to steer, and it's a unique way to see the city from the river.
A wonderful twilight kayak with a group of colleagues. I'd recommend it to locals and visitors alike.
We had a fantastic guided kayak on the Brisbane River on a beautiful winter morning. It suits all ages and abilities, and our guide Hanka was friendly and knowledgeable.
A highlight of our trip. Paddling past the city centre was such a cool experience and the views were spectacular.
We had an incredible kayak. I'm not a strong swimmer and of course I fell in, but our guide Noah acted so quickly and calmly that I was back in my kayak before I had time to panic.
I loved my morning kayak with Mae. She's warm and encouraging, so my nerves went before we even got on the water, and seeing Brisbane from the river gave me a whole new appreciation for the city.
