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River to the Sky tour

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Highlights:

• Kayak the waters of the Yarra River on this unique Melbourne tour.
• Enjoy a special “on water” dining experience
• Pass iconic Melbourne landmarks
• See lively Southbank
• Soak up spectacular city views
• Enjoy the nighttime atmosphere of Melbourne’s bar and restaurant precinct
• Paddle past Flinders Street Station
• Travel beneath the Bolte and Princes bridges
• Savour the views from the Melbourne Skydeck perched high above the city.

Tour style:Kayaking, Local Life & Culture
Inclusion:

All paddling accessories, waterproof bags, fish-n-chip dinner and bottle of water, entrance to the Skydeck.

Exclusion:

Items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities for your guide.

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

• Duration: 3-4 hours
• Pickup location:

  Shed 2, North Wharf Rd, Docklands, Melbourne.

  Important note: The start time of this adventure varies depending on the time of the year. Please see below

  5:00pm April 1^st 2012 – October 6^th 2012

  7:00pm October 7^th 2012 – April 6^th 2013

  5:00pm April 7^th 2013 – October 5^th 2013

  7:00pm October 6^th 2013 – April 5^th 2014

• Pickup Time: 5.00 PM
• Drop off location:

  Boathouse Rd near Princess Bridge (Across the river from Federation Square).

Additional information :

• Voucher exchange details:

  Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the tour in Melbourne.

• Confirmation of booking:

  Please contact Melbourne Urban Adventures to confirm your kayaking tour in Melbourne 24 hours prior to departure.

• Additional information:

  Note: The start time varies depending on the time of the year.

  7:00pm Now – April 2nd 2011

  5:00pm April 3rd 2011 – October 1st 2011

  7:00pm October 2nd 2011 – March 31st 2012

  5:00pm April 1st 2012 – October 6th 2012

  7:00pm October 7th 2012 – April 6th 2013

• Dress standard:

  You can wear your normal street clothes but you may want to bring a change of clothes if you are going out afterwards as you may get a little wet.

• Child policy:

  Children must be 6 years of age to 11 years inclusively.  Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this kayaking tour in Melbourne.

• Language: English

Itinerary:

This evening Melbourne tour by kayak is the ultimate Yarra River experience not to be missed. It’s a great way to not only get a feel for Melbourne but to also experience the city from a unique perspective.

 

Melbourne’s Yarra River is an excellent location for novice paddlers to experience kayaking for the first time. No kayaking experience is needed to enjoy our Melbourne tour; our patient guides will be with you every step of the way. With a new fleet of extremely stable Sea Bear sea kayaks, the experience will be even easier for first-time paddlers.

 

The Yarra River has always been central to Melbourne’s history. In the early 19th century Melbourne was a remote colonial outpost and the Yarra River was a vital trade link for cutters and steamships. Melbourne’s birthplace was on the banks of the Yarra and today these banks are experiencing a new explosion of growth.

 

Our Melbourne kayak tour starts in Victoria Harbor, located in the Docklands. After a safety brief there will be an introduction to paddling techniques that will allow you to get maximum enjoyment from the tour. Get acquainted with your kayak as you explore the Docklands area before tucking into some tasty fish-n-chips, a special “on water” dining experience.

 

After our meal we continue on upstream the Yarra River, under the Bolte Bridge and through to Melbourne’s lively downtown. Kayak past swanky Crown Casino and alongside stylish Southbank. Paddle by iconic Flinders Street Railway Station and beneath historic Princess Bridge before arriving at the approach to Melbourne’s enormous sporting precinct.

 

At the end of the tour, Skydeck 88 is only a short stroll away and offgers unparalled views of the city and surrounding area. You can trace your paddling route from Docklands to the thriving restaurant scene at Southgate and peer out over Port Phillip Bay and the Dandenong Ranges. Test your courage with 'The Edge' - a glass cube which projects 3 meters out from the building - with you in it - suspended almost 300 meters above the ground!

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Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.