Manly Cove Kayak Tour: Explore Stunning Beaches and Learn Local History
4.7
20 Ratings
Manly
Embark on a small group kayak tour of Manly Cove, exploring stunning beaches, caves, and rock formations while learning about the local history. No experience necessary!
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Collins Flat Beach - Marvel at picturesque caves, mini-waterfalls and rock formations around Manly Cove’s beaches
  • Quarantine Beach - Stop on a secluded beach for a stroll, a coffee, or a swim if you are brave enough
  • Store Beach - We will visit around 4 different beaches in and around Manly during the relaxed paddle.
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Kayak, paddle, and essential safety equipment
  • Safety briefing and paddling demonstration
  • Tea and coffee
  • Dry bag for personal belongings
Additional Information

Small group, relaxing guided kayak tour that lets you admire the stunning environment of Manly Cove and learn a little history about the local area. After a short safety briefing and paddling demonstration, you’ll head out with an experienced guide and explore the cove’s beautiful beaches.

We will paddle to Little Manly, Collins, Store and Quarantine beaches, passing picturesque caves, striking rock formations and mini-waterfalls. You will stop on a secluded beach for some refreshments, a stroll, and there’s plenty of time for a swim before we paddle back.

You don’t need any previous experience kayaking, as this is a gentle tour at a leisurely pace. Your experienced guides will make sure you have a well-fitted life jacket, and give you a safety briefing and paddling demonstration before we head out.

You are welcome to bring a phone or small camera to capture the views, as we hand out dry bags before setting off.

Larger private groups can be accommodated by request.

Location
Manly Yacht Club
East Esplanade
We start our tours on the wharf below Manly Yacht club. We are in Manly and very easy to get to. If you arrive via ferry then head out of the ferry entrance and turn right, walk along the beach front until you reach the yacht club. Our office is located on the wharf overlooking the water.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jacquelyn_a
Mar 30, 2024
Best kayaking trip! - I loved this kayaking trip! My group’s guide, Lewis, was so knowledgeable and friendly. Would definitely do this again.
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Daniel_a
Mar 30, 2024
Amazing experience,... - Amazing experience, really nice staff and small group. They had a place to put your things at the start and a small dry bag as well.
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Kate_w
Mar 17, 2024
Cove hopping - The tour guide was absolutely lovely and had some great facts about the coves she took us too. The stops were really pretty and we even had time for a swim at each of them. A great way to spend my last day in Sydney, I would definitely recommend!
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Jessicadx7630wk
Jan 9, 2024
Kayaking - We really enjoyed the three beaches that we explored and loved learning the history of each. It was nice that the beaches were secluded, they were full of shells! Great tour guide!
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Will_r
Dec 23, 2023
Great experience - Martha and Owen were great. Visited nice coves and beeches close to Manly and heard about the history.
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Isla_c
Oct 23, 2023
Brilliant tour of Manly by sea - Absolutely fantastic, would highly recommend, our tour guide Owen was informative, friendly and took us to 3 stunning beaches. Great way to see the Manly coastline and find out more about the local history.
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Pranav_j
Oct 21, 2023
This tour takes you to... - This tour takes you to some of the most exclusive beaches in Manly while kayaking. Our guide Brooke was very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend this tour to everyone.
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Nicole_p
Oct 8, 2023
Highly Recommend! - Even though it was really windy, had such a great time kayaking in the ocean. Brooke was absolutely lovely and explained the history behind each beach we visited and even brought little snacks for us to share! Highly recommend to everyone (unless you absolutely hate getting wet).
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Ingrid_c
May 4, 2023
Tour with a difference - Our tour guide was very kind , helpful and patient as we paddled to our ability . Delicious picnic provided on the beach . We even got to see a seal swim close to us in the harbour. Tour was a great way to see parts of Manly you wouldn’t normally see
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Gayle_a
May 26, 2023
This was a great... - This was a great excursion. Just wished we were told to bring bathing suits and a change of clothing. Guide was great!
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