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Lavender Bay
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This is a short 5.5 km paddle ideal for beginners who aren't sure if they could handle the longer Balmain Paddle.
We start with a short instructional session on land then we paddle from Lavender Bay to Balls Head which is fantastic spot for photos with the Harbour Bridge and Opera House as a backdrop. We round Balls Head paddling west into Berry's Bay.
Berry's Bay is bounded by the suburbs of McMahons Point, Waverton and the bushland reserve of Balls Head. Our paddle follows the shoreline past some of Sydney's most expensive residential properties, boat building yards, marinas, an old Quarantine Station and Balls Head bushland reserve.
You will probably see yachts such a Fidelis, which won the Sydney to Hobart in 1966 setting a new race record. The more modern competitors are often seen at Noakes Boatyard undergoing maintenance and refit. On the western side of the Bay we usually paddle past the magnificiently restored Ena a 1901 steam yacht, built for Sir Thomas Dibbs whose home was the Graythwaite mansion nearby (you might have noticed signs around North Sydney "Save Graythwaite").
If we have time we can land below Balls Head and stretch our legs and if we have plenty of time we could even run up the hill for a quick view from the headland. It's the highest natural point on the harbour after North Head.
Who is Billy Blue? See Wikipedia
When: On weekends 8:00 to 10:00 am
Duration: Approx 2hrs including instruction.
Where: We'll meet at Lavender Bay wharf.
Cost: $65/person. Photos included (via online gallery).
We'll run this on demand - just book a week in advance so we can advertise it and others can join. If you already have 4 or more people then we can run it at short notice. We'll usually limit it to a maximum of 6 people although 8 is possible. You can check when the next trip is running by clicking here: Availability.
Once you have contacted us to book (see Contact Us page) you can use the PayPal link on that page to complete payment online.
If you'd like to see some photos of the paddle click here below:
 Gallery 24 Billy Blue Paddle
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