Water Sports in Victoria

Try one of Australia's most popular water sports with a private 90-minute stand-up paddle-boarding lesson. Make quick progress with one-to-one tuition from your expert instructor and learn how to balance, paddle and steer your board. After mastering the basics, head out into the ocean to hone your newfound skills and soak up the scenery of Melbourne's beautiful beaches.

Experience Melbourne at sunset from the water on a 2.5-hour kayak tour on the Yarra River. Your guide takes you around Victoria Harbour and along Southbank where you pause to see the fire-ball display at Crown Casino. Enjoy an on-the-water dinner of fish and chips, then see downtown Melbourne before your tour ends next to Princess Bridge. Includes guide, use of equipment, light dinner, and kayak tour.

Enjoy a 2.5-hour kayak tour on the Yarra River with an expert guide who shows you Melbourne from the water. You can either head downstream into the heart of the city to see sites such as the Old Customs House, Turning Basin, Melbourne Maritime Museum and the Crown Casino. Or venture upstream to paddle past the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and Herring Island, which features sculptures by native Australian and international artists. Your tour includes informative commentary and light refreshments, with afternoon or evening departures.

Explore the Mornington Peninsula's coastline by sea kayak on a self-guided half-day tour. The rental staff you with a double kayak, all the necessary gear, and a map, and briefs you about kayaking in the region. Choose to paddle towards the Point Nepean National Park or Sorrento, and look for wildlife along the way. Hot outdoor showers are available when you return.

Escape from city life with this tranquil 1-hour stand-up paddle boarding experience in Melbourne. Pick up your rental board and head out to explore independently, hone your paddle boarding skills and soak up the scenery of St Kilda. Glide past the palm-fringed sands and keep a look out for dolphins, penguins and tropical fish as you drift out into the ocean.

Enjoy a thrilling introduction to stand-up paddle boarding with this 90-minute lesson on the beautiful beaches of Melbourne. Master basic techniques for paddling and turning your board, then test your core strength as you take to the ocean to put your newfound skills into practice. With all equipment provided and no experience necessary, your expert instructor will have you paddling independently in no time!

Enjoy a private 2-hour cruise on the Yarra River with this self-drive boat rental in Melbourne. No license is required to drive this vessel, which has a fully enclosed cabin option if needed. Bring up to 10 friends and family members on board for a relaxing and scenic cruise. Create your own sightseeing tour by passing top attractions such as the Royal Botanic Gardens, Southbank, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Federation Square and the Docklands. You can even disembark at Herring Island Park to walk around its outdoor sculpture park.

Immerse yourself in the natural landscape of Mornington Peninsula on a kayak tour through the tranquil waters of Port Phillip Bay. In addition to navigating, your guide offers little-known facts about the area's diverse wildlife, from birds to dolphins. Coastline views rarely seen by visitors and a snack break on the beach make this a convenient choice for active travelers. No previous experience necessary: A pre-departure training session is included.