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Harbour Heroes: A Corporate Clean-up Paddle Through Lavender Bay
Paddle with Sydney By Kayak for 90 minutes in Lavender Bay—combine team building with a guided rubbish-collecting conservation effort and learn how the operator channels funds into local sustainability projects.
Harbour Heroes: A Corporate Clean-up Paddle Through Lavender Bay.
From the calm of a sit-on-top kayak you’ll glide around Lavender Bay beneath the city skyline, guided by experienced kayak leaders who combine a leisurely harbour lap with on-water rubbish collection and an introduction to local sustainability initiatives.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Collect rubbish and support local projects
Spend part of your morning filling buckets with litter from the waterway while learning about Sydney By Kayak’s conservation work; since 2018 the operator has set aside $15 from every seat sold to fund local sustainability initiatives.
Lavender Bay with iconic harbour backdrops
The route offers close-up views of Lavender Bay and the wider Sydney Harbour, with the city skyline and famous harbour icons forming the photographic backdrop for your clean-up efforts.
An eco-friendly corporate volunteer day
Framed as a team-building activity, the paddle is led by professional, passionate guides who provide instruction, education about partner organisations and plenty of photo opportunities for your group.
What the day feels like
What the paddle feels like
After meeting at the boat ramp and a concise safety briefing and life-jacket fitting, you’ll launch for a relaxed, approximately one-hour lap of Lavender Bay—paddling, picking up rubbish and pausing for short educational talks from guides and partner organisations.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this paddle suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Allow 90 minutes in total, with approximately one hour on the water.
Arrive 10 minutes early; bring sunscreen, water, a hat, sunglasses and comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting splashed. Thongs/flip-flops are acceptable, but water shoes are recommended to protect feet on the beach.
Meet at Lavender Bay Boat Ramp via Railway Ave under the rail arch. From King George St, take the stairs down to the ramp.
Since 2018 Sydney By Kayak has set aside $15 from every seat sold into an SBK Conservation fund that supports local initiatives around Sydney Harbour.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Corporate Clean-up Paddle?
Allow 90 minutes in total, with about one hour on the water.
Where do we meet for the tour?
Meet at the Lavender Bay boat ramp via Railway Ave under the rail arch; access from King George St is via the stairs down.
What should participants bring?
Arrive 10 minutes before the start and bring sunscreen, water, a hat, sunglasses and comfortable kayaking clothes. Thongs/flip-flops are fine, but water shoes are recommended to protect against oyster shells on the beach.
Is this suitable for corporate team building?
Yes — the experience is positioned as a team-building and corporate volunteer activity that combines guided paddling with on-water rubbish collection and educational talks.
How does the operator support conservation?
Sydney By Kayak contributes $15 from every seat sold to an SBK Conservation fund that supports local projects around Sydney Harbour, including partnerships with community and research groups.
Will guides provide instruction and safety equipment?
Yes — guides conduct a safety briefing, fit life jackets and provide kayak instruction before you launch.