Cockatoo Kayak Tours

22/05/2026

POV: you're watching VIVID Sydney from a kayak instead of fighting the crowds 👀🌃🌉
Night 1 was unreal, we hit the water with family and friends to assess viewing options, and safe to say, Sydney knows how to turn on a show.

We won't be running general public VIVID tours this year, but if you have kayaking experience and are seriously keen for a private night paddle, reach out via email and we will check availability.

10/05/2026

Our kayaks are different they are built for adventure, that's why our trips are longer than others and require a bit more work, but the adventure is worth it, just look at our reviews... Take the challenge and

06/05/2026

Very sad day, Thoughts and prays for the families and colleagues.
These people are only volunteers and turn up at every call for help, or simply give up their weekends when we need them to assist with events.
And everyday we head out on a tour with inexperienced paddlers, we do it with the safety and reassurance knowing these guys are only a radio message away.

We stand alongside our fellow volunteers at Marine Rescue Ballina with heavy hearts.

Our thoughts, deepest condolences and unwavering support are with the families, friends and all members of the unit following the tragic loss of two respected crew members.

In times like these, the entire Marine Rescue family feels the loss together. These volunteers dedicated themselves to protecting others on the water, serving their community with courage, commitment and selflessness. Their contribution and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

From all of us at Marine Rescue Evans Head, we extend our love and support to every member of the Ballina unit and the wider Marine Rescue community during this incredibly difficult time.⚓💙

30/04/2026

Sunrise kayak tours start early and finish around 8am so even if you are a local you can still make it to work, and what a better way to start the day

16/04/2026

Did you catch yesterday's sunset, there is no better place to watch the sunset then on the water, we paddle towards the Harbour bridge, then sit with the bridge and Blues Point behind us, grab some photos of the sun starting to set, then we get to take in the entire sunset as we paddled back to our launch spot... Now is a great time for sunset and sunrise, and our lunchtime historic tour

23/03/2026

As seen on Sunrise this morning very excited to have been featured, for the very rare sighting we were lucky enough to catch.

A humpback whale has been spotted off Bondi Beach weeks ahead of the usual May migration period, heading north from Antarctic feeding grounds towards breedin...

22/03/2026

There is no better way to finish a Sunday, than, paddling into the sunset on Sydney Harbour

22/03/2026

False killer whales inside Sydney Harbour, Australia, 21/3/26. I’m excited Sydney! Ping Wildsydneyharbour

A truly fabulous way to spend you day off with a harbour kayak and false killer whales.

📸 Shout out to Tim Griffiths from Cockatool Kayak Tours who snapped this vision yesterday on a day off!

A group of around 6-8 individuals were seen at Middle Harbour. Tim had just left Quarantine station and was about to cross the heads as this pod was heading back out to sea.

False killer whales are known to occur in Australian waters however, we know very little about them. This sighting whale be documented and directly contributes to Australia’s understanding of this species.

Thank you Tim!

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