Showtime Kayaking started with one big idea — to make night kayaking spectacular.
Getting there wasn’t easy. We tested six different kayak lighting systems, pouring time, energy, and money into finding the perfect balance between brightness and battery life. We quickly discovered that electronics and salt water don’t like to coexist!
Giving up felt tempting.
But then we trialled our tour concept on friends. At the end of each trial tour our friends voted whether they ‘loved it’, or they thought it was ‘meh’ or ‘hated it’. If collectively more than 90% ‘loved it’, then we agreed that we’d launch the business.
At the end of the trial tours 100% said they ‘loved it’ which either meant they did truly love our unique version of night kayaking or you can’t trust your friends to give you honest feedback. Either way, we launched the business based on this feedback and have been paddling ever since.
Like how Cirque du Soleil reinvented the circus, we’re reinventing kayaking.
Every tour is a show. Every guest, the star. And every night? A memory under the stars.
Come see the show for yourself.
A few of Showtime’s achievements
- Winner – 2025 Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Award (Outstanding New Business)
- Silver – 2024 NSW Tourism Awards (New Business Category)
- 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award
- EcoStar Accredited with Australian Tourism Industry Council
- Featured on Sydney Weekender, NBN News, Newcastle Herald, and more
- Proud supporters of Take 3 for the Sea and Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie
- Carbon offsetting via CarbonInvoice™
- Over 150 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reviews in the first year
- Family-owned, locally operated, community-focused
Vision, Mission & Values
Vision
To bring the spectacle of thriving waterways and vibrant marine life to a global audience — making every paddle an unforgettable show.
Mission
To take 2,000 guests on night kayak tours (and generate 1,000 5-star reviews) by the end of 2027, because showcasing waterways helps conserve waterways.
Values
- Class never goes out of style. We keep it fun, professional, and family-friendly — laughter without the cringe.
- The guest is the star of the show. Every tour is a stage, and we deliver moments worth remembering.
- Protect where we play. Waterways are full of wonder — we keep them thriving for generations to come.
- Generosity is our anchor. We give more than we take and lift up the community around us.
Every night is an adventure, every guest is the star, and our values guide everything we do — from keeping it classy, to protecting our waterways, to leading with generosity. If you’re ready to be part of the team behind the show, apply now and help us make every paddle unforgettable.
