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25 Apr 2024 - 5 min read

A Journey Through the Water Sport in Sydney

A hustling city of Sydney located in southern east Australia is renowned for its iconic landmarks such as the famous Sydney Opera House, numerous tourist attractions that are waiting to be explored, world-class harbours, and its stunning Beaches.

Housing numerous beautiful harbours, stunning beaches and its proximity to the ocean makes Sydney one of the must-visit tourist destinations for water sports enthusiasts around the world. It is indeed a watersport paradise where visitors can enjoy a wide variety of water sports from surfing, kayaking, to even snorkelling at the crystal clear clear sea water at numerous beaches around Sydney City.

Here, Traveloka has listed down some of the water sports that you can enjoy during your stay in Sydney.

1. Surfing

If you ask a surfer and ask them where the list of the best surfing destinations is,then Sydney would definitely make it on the top. There are a number of stunning beaches around Sydney and each of them have consistent waves which, of course, will attract surfers from all around the world. Whether a beginner, or professional, visitors can explore and enjoy every beach in Sydney on many different levels.

For Beginners, you might want to try surfing on Bondi's northern corner where it provides more sheltered waves which is an ideal place for you to learn the basics. Moreover, there is a surf school that operates on the beach where you can take lessons or rent some of the boards.

While for more professionals surfers, there are a few beaches that you can add to your list, which is Tamarama Beach that offer a mix of waves, which become a perfect place to practice your skills, Freshwater Beach which is known for more consistent waves and more relaxed vibes, and last but not least is the Narrabeen Beach that offer more variety of waves to surfs.

2. Kayaking

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Begin exploring the hidden coves to paddling alongside the iconic landmark of Sydney’s Opera house. Sydney’s has a diverse waterways which now has become the paradise fr Kayaker’s. Each of them will give you different experience, from having a relaxed and tranquil paddles at Shelly Beach, where if you are lucky enough, you will be able to spot playful dolphins, majestic sea eagers and colourful fish swimming around through the crystal-clear water

If you love a more thrilling adventure, where you can try to explore the more secluded waterways in Sydney. Hawkesbury river is one of the options, where it offers a vast river system accompanied by a number of beautifully flapping birds that are flying around into the untouched beaches while being surrounded by dramatic cliffs.

3. Scuba Diving and Snorkeling

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One of the ways where you can dive into the underwater world and see fishes that are swimming right besides you. Sydney has various marine life and protected waters which makes it a heaven-like-place for divers and snorkels where they still can see those marine animals with their own eyes through the crystal-clear water.

Sydney boasts of their diverse marine life that is full of beautiful and colourful fish, playful dolphins, stingrays and many other unique marine creatures that you can find together with the stunning corals where people can take pictures and save them as memories. There is also a historical shipwreck that people can explore which now has become one of the most favourite diving spots in Sydney.

4. Stand-up paddleboarding

Another unique way to explore Sydney’s stunning waterways, different from kayaking, you will need to stand on a bigger board that will provide you with more stability and then enjoy the scenic views around you while paddling through the waterway while maintaining your stable standing positions.

Here, Sydney has provided a location perfect for beginners and professionals.Such as the Parramatta River that gives you a calm, easy to paddle water where you will be accompanied by a number of beautiful birds, or if you are lucky enough, you will be able to witness playful dolphins on the Manly Beach.

5. Jet Skiing

It is time for you to get your daily adrenaline-rush by Jet Skiing through the wide ocean!

Jet Skiing is another way to explore the harbour while feeling the sprays of the ocean on your face, a wind rustling your hair and experiencing the power and speed of the jet ski. It is one of the most anticipated thrilling rides by so many people where you can experience the exhilarating speed of the jet ski and get a glimpse of some of the iconic landmarks from the wide oceans as you accelerate across the ocean and enjoy the freedom of exploring the harbour at your own pace.

Other than that, jet skiing also allows you to access numerous hidden coves and secluded beaches easily that are inaccessible by car. It will truly become one of the most memorable adventures where you can rarely get anywhere else.

6. Fishing

An activity that is fun to do with friends and family. Rich with numerous waterways, Sydney has provided you with a number of fishing spots for every skill level. Moreover, Sydney houses a wide variety of fish, which makes it a dream destination for beginners and experienced angler.

There are several recommended fishing spots that you might want to add to your list. One is the iconic beaches like Bondi or Coogee for those of you who are looking for more relaxed and leisure fishing with your friends and family, The Sydney Harbour where you can target a variety of fishes such as snapper, and flathead while also exploring through the hidden coves and rocky shores by kayak or small boat, and last but not least you can choose between The Georges River and Parramatta River that offer a chance to catch catfish, perch and even eels.

Flight to Sydney

Jetstar Asia Airways

Start from ₱ 11,688.91

Penang (PEN) to Sydney (SYD)

Mon, 27 May 2024

Jetstar Asia Airways

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Phuket (HKT) to Sydney (SYD)

Thu, 30 May 2024

Sichuan Airlines

Start from ₱ 17,082.73

Penang (PEN) to Sydney (SYD)

Thu, 16 May 2024

Aside from all the water sports mentioned above, there are still other activities that you can try to explore in Sydney. Whether you’re looking for any other attractions, cultural activities or just looking for a relaxing and leisure way to spend your holiday, you can get it all in this bustling city of Sydney. If you would like to visit Sydney soon, Traveloka would gladly help you in booking the flights, hotels or even any other tourist attractions located in the city. Besides having the best price to offer, Traveloka often gives out a combo, promotion or even discounts! So what are you waiting for? Hurry and Grab yours fast before you miss it, only in Traveloka!

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