Love this place!! Great place to rent kayaks, due to lovely staff, fun equipment to rent and…read moreperfect place to paddle away the afternoon.

Audley Boatshed is located in Sydney's Royal National Park, about 30kms south of Sydney's CBD…read more Surrounded by thick rainforest, and enchanting bush land, it is the perfect place to hire a canoe and paddle along the breathtakingly still Kangaroo Creek and Hacking River. If you don't feel adventurous enough to take to the water, why not grab a rug and enjoy lunch at the picnic pavilion, or on the ample lawns surrounding the boatshed. I make the trek down to Audley once a year (around Christmas time) with my nephew, and he absolutely loves it. Once you hire a canoe and hit the water, you can go one of two ways. Left or right! If there is a child in your company, I suggest you go right along Kangaroo Creek. After about 2kms the river tapers out and you cannot go any further by canoe. It leads you to the perfect spot for a swim or bushwalk exploration. But be careful, it can be a little dangerous. I once slipped off a rock while exploring the bush land at the end of Kangaroo Creek and cut my knee open. Not such a big deal, but considering mobile phone reception is nonexistent in this part of the National Park, if something does go wrong, you may have a long, painful canoe ride ahead of you. Audley Boatshed offers a truly unique way to enjoy the vast natural beauty of the Royal National Park. As you sail down the still waters of Kangaroo Creek, engulfed by the music of the rainforest, it will be hard to believe that one of the liveliest cities in the world bustles and pulsates only 30km away.

This review is based on a phone call I had with owners/captain Ivan Bennett. I called Ivan to see…read moreif he was available for an all day gamefishing charter later this week. He effectively said that while he would be glad to take my money, the conditions were poor, and there wouldn't be any fish. I.e., based on his experiences as a captain and as a competition fisherman, I wouldn't be catching any fish this week, and he didn't think I should spend my money on a charter. He then spent several minutes answering my questions about good times of the year to go gamefishing, tips, etc. Based on our phone call, Ivan struck me as a very honest, and competent person. I will definitely give him business the next time I am in town, and will update my review based on my experience.

Gone with a friend of mine last November and taken a browse through all the boats they had in their…read moreshowroom. Sales people their were great and very friendly. My friend did purchase a boat and looks forward in receiving it. I'd recommend this dealership for any one who would like to purchase a boat or a yact.

At just $25 per hour for a single kayak (paddle board is the same price). This is a great way to…read morenot only get fit, but spend a lovely sunny day exploring Sydney Harbour. At a regular pace, you can make it around Shark Island and back. No, I didn't see any sharks. Phew! If you want to do something romantic, or just chill with a special someone. My suggestion is to stop off and have a relaxing picnic on Shark Island, which has harbour views to die for. But you will need to book and pay landing fees beforehand. Call 13000 PARKS Rent the Kayaks for a few hours and take the views in. It's worth it.

We had a great experience. We did a private dive with Jimmy with our family - a shore dive off of…read moreShelley Beach. We were mostly new divers but had a wonderful time. Would reccomend!

Amazing crew. My two sons and I went out with Jimmy and Jordan and had a great Discover Scuba dive…read moresessions. Terrific guys, great staff, easy reservations, great gear! Highly recommend!

This is one of a few boatsheds that enable you to have a boating trip in nature, while you're still…read morein the city! Lane Cove has some gorgeous mansions each with their own boatshed and lush front gardens you can peak at from your hired vessel. Take care though-the river has its sharks and stingers :)

A very safe place to try out Kayaking is at Lane Cove National Park as the river is very calm and…read morestill. It is a hidden gem in the inner west. The water is generally easy to row in and there are only a few people kayaking. The Boatshed is a blessing to the park. It offers Kayaks, Canoes and Paddle boats to explore the water. You can hire in half hour blocks or for the whole day. The kayaks are in very good condition and the compulsory life vests come in a range of sizes. I came back earlier than my scheduled time and was offered a Bike ride for the remaining 15 mins. That gesture offered by the owner has made this a 5 star review. I realised my love for mountain biking again and the road to ride on is not too bad.. Quite a fun day. Oh, the boat shed also sells ice-creams and crisps and non-alcoholic beverages. Not to much variety, but enough to keep you refreshed if you forgot to pack your picnic basket.

This is a private-member sailing club at Kirribilli north of the Sydney Harbour Bridge…read more If you're fortunate enough to be a member, or a guest of a member, you are certain to enjoy this fine dining experience. The monthly buffet is outstanding - a selection of seafood, salads and a Carvery followed by the most amazing deserts. There's also a more informal restaurant on the lower levels which is heaving on a Friday night after twilight sailing in summer.

The food at this club is simply amazing. You even have the option of grilling your own fish, steak,…read moreor sausages. Whenever there's a special, go with the special. It never disappoint. If you get an invite from a member to come sailing, do it! Remember to wear boat shoes or white soled shoes. Bring some drinks for your gracious host.

Visitors from overseas put diving at our local Chowder Bay to the test and it came up trumps -…read moreyou've no idea what you can find below the surface this close to the centre of a busy city, and without even venturing far off the shore. Plunge is a professional operation providing all levels of diving from entry (no pun intended) to advanced, including coordinating trips to other sites. But before you venture away from the home site, book in here to find the elusive Chowder Bay seahorse which hovers around the jetties off Chowder Bay and the shark net of the Chowder Bay pool. The former military buildings up above the dive school are now home to SIMS (the Sydney Institute of Marine Science) - and it's no coincidence that they chose this location. In the summer, the hours are pretty generous, though you do have too make bookings - and early for a weekend spot. Winter is more restricted, though has great visibility and enthusiastic divers assure me that the temperature of the water in the harbour feels better in cooler weather!

Plunge Diving is located at Chowdar Bay right in front of the water. I have dived with them for…read morecouple of months now and the instructors, dive masters are really knowledgeable, experienced and very friendly. I have also bought my dive gear from Plunge Diving which ended up being heaps cheaper than buying online.