Batemans Bay: Sunset kayak tour with pizza & guide

Summary

Kayak Batemans Bay at dusk, pick up pizza from the water, float home under stars

You’ll paddle through Batemans Bay as dusk settles in, picking up fresh pizza right from your kayak before floating under changing skies with a local guide sharing stories about the Clyde River. Expect laughter, good food, and those quiet moments on the water you’ll remember long after you’re back on land.

What’s the experience like?

We slid our kayaks into the Clyde River just as the light started to soften — you know that hour when everything feels a bit slower? Our guide, Jess, handed me a paddle and grinned, “You’ll want to keep an eye out for pelicans.” The water was calm but not silent; gulls arguing somewhere upstream, and you could smell eucalyptus drifting over from the bank. I kept bumping my paddle against the side at first (coordination’s not my strong suit), but Jess didn’t seem to mind.

About halfway along, we drifted right up to Sam’s Pizzeria — literally paddled up to their deck. I’d never had pizza delivered by kayak before. The staff leaned over with boxes in hand, laughing as they tried not to drop anything. I grabbed a slice (mushrooms and olives — still hot) and tried not to get sauce on my life vest. The gluten-free crust was actually decent, which surprised me. We just floated there for a while eating dinner, watching the last of the sun catch on the water. Someone in another kayak tried to say “thank you” in Italian and got it hilariously wrong; even Sam laughed from the dock.

After that it got quieter — just paddles dipping and little splashes echoing off the banks. Jess pointed out where oyster farmers work during the day, and told us about how this part of Batemans Bay changes with each tide. There was this moment when everything went kind of blue-grey and you could see the first stars coming out above Clyde River National Park. I didn’t expect it to feel so peaceful after all that pizza.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Kayak and Pizza Experience

• Guided kayak tour of Batemans Bay harbour
• Pick up gourmet pizza delivered to kayak
• Enjoy kayaking under sunset, moon, and stars

Top questions

Is this Batemans Bay kayak tour suitable for beginners?

Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels and beginners are welcome.

Do I need to bring my own equipment for the sunset kayak tour?

No, all kayaking equipment is provided as part of your booking.

Are there vegetarian or gluten-free pizza options available?

Yes, Sam’s Pizzeria offers gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan pizzas.

How long does the Batemans Bay sunset pizza kayak tour last?

The guided tour lasts around two hours in total.

Is dinner included in this Batemans Bay kayak experience?

Yes, your choice of pizza from Sam’s Pizzeria is included during the tour.

Will there be a local guide on this sunset kayak trip?

Yes, a professional local guide leads every group throughout the experience.

Can children join this Batemans Bay evening kayak tour?

Children can join but must be accompanied by an adult.

What’s included

Your evening includes all kayaking equipment, guidance from a local professional throughout Batemans Bay’s waterways, plus fresh pizza delivered straight to your kayak for dinner before returning under twilight skies.