Kayak Hire and Stand Up Paddle Board Hire
Kayak hire and paddle board hire is available from our gorgous beach front location at the Bonnie Vale picnic grounds in Bundeena in southern Sydney. We have a fleet of single and double sit on top style kayaks and stand up paddle boards available for hire 7 days a week from 8am-4pm (weather pending). Hire is available for durations from 1 hour to the full day. You can Check here for any updates to opening times.
Self guided kayak and paddle board hire gives you the opportunity to explore this scenic area at your own pace. Our base in the Bonnie Vale picnic grounds has direct access to the lovely Port Hacking River. You can choose to explore the lovely Simpson’s Bay, paddle out along Deeban Sandspit or head further up the river which is bordered by the Royal National Park. We also run daily guided kayaking tours which we highly recommend if you are a total beginner or if you don’t feel confident out on the water. Click here for more information about our tours
We recommend making a booking to rent a kayak or paddle board during peak periods. If you’re a risk taker, it’s often fine to show up without a booking as we do keep a number of kayaks and paddle boards aside for walk ups. Group discounts for kayak hire are available on certain days/times for groups of 10 or more people.
IMPORTANT: Before making the trip to visit us, be sure to head to our website opening updates and check that we will be open. Although we are open most of the year 7 days for kayak hire and tours, we do sometimes need to close for the day if weather prediction is unfavourable or for other unexpected reasons. CLICK HERE to check if we will be open. Payments for kayak hire are not required until the day.
1 hour hire: $25
2 hours hire: $50
4 hours hire: $60
Full day hire: $75
Note: Price includes GST, hire of the kayak/paddle board, paddle, safety vest, dry storage bag (if needed)
1 hour hire: $50
2 hours hire: $100
4 hours hire: $120
Full day hire: $130
Note: Price includes GST, hire of the kayak/paddle board, paddle, safety vest, dry storage bag (if needed)
1 hour hire: $25
2 hours hire: $50
4 hours hire: $60
Full day hire: $75
What to bring for kayak or paddle board hire
Recommended gear to bring for kayak hire or paddle board hire: hat, sunscreen, towel, water (we recommend at least a litre per 2 hours on the water), sunglasses (best only worn kayaking as plenty of pairs have been lost when paddle boarding), dry change of clothes (you’ll get wet from splashes).
Optional Gear: Swimming costume, Camera/phone (waterproof recommended and best stored in one of our dry bags), Picnic Lunch
Please note that we do not take any responsibility for loss or damage of gear
We have a non-lockable storage cabinet at our base where you can store non-valuables. We can keep valuables separately for you or you can pack them in a dry storage bag and take them along on your trip
About the Kayaks and Stand Up Paddle Boards
Kayaks: We have a fleet of stable sit on top style single and double kayaks available for hire. Sit on top kayaks are the most preferred and safest type of kayak for this area. Single kayaks can carry weights up to 130kg. Our double kayaks are suitable for 2 people and also have an extra centre seat for a small child and a carrying capacity of 200kg. Backrests can be fitted to both the double and single kayaks for extra comfort if preferred. The single kayaks have an open deck well at the rear for storage and the double kayaks have both deck space as well as an enclosed storage hatch.
Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUP): Our SUP boards are 11’4” ,super stable and in a choice of the popular soft deck style. They travel along at a great pace in the water and are suitable for beginners through to experienced paddlers.
Pre-Requisites for Kayak and Paddle Board Hire
No paddling experience is required to rent a kayak or paddle board – beginners are welcome! All participants must be able to swim and be in reasonably fit condition. We also love having kids aboard and welcome children from 5 years and older providing they are accompanied by an adult. If you are a non-swimmer or you or your group don’t feel too confident out on the water, we suggest booking in for our Beginner’s Beach Kayak Tour instead. Click Here for more information
Best Clothing to Wear Kayaking / Paddle Boarding
Kayaking: You will get wet when paddling from splashes and your feet will get wet when getting in and out of the kayak. Comfortable lightweight clothes (no jeans) are best, a hat and plastic shoes/thongs or shoes that you don’t mind getting wet. Bring your swimming costume if you would like to enjoy a swim. Pack a light weight wet weather jacket in case of rain and a fleece if it is expected to be cool.
Stand Up Paddle Boarding: You will get wet from splashes and you will get even wetter if you fall in! We recommend wearing swimming costumes or light weight shorts and a t-shirt. Shoes are not necessary.
Do I need to book to hire kayaks / paddle boards?
To avoid disappointment, we recommend making a booking during peak periods, however it’s often fine to show up without a booking as we do keep a number of kayaks and paddle boards aside for walk ups. Note that during peak periods we only take a limited number of pre-bookings and we leave some availability for walks ups. We have needed to do this because we’ve been having some problems with pre-booked people showing up very late and kayaks/paddle boards sitting un-used for long periods.
IMPORTANT: Before making the trip to visit us, be sure to head to our website opening updates and check that we will be open. Although we are open most of the year 7 days, we do sometimes need to close for the day if weather prediction is unfavourable or for other unexpected reasons. CLICK HERE to check if we will be open. Payments for hire are not required until the day.
Please plan to show up 15 minutes before your booking. This allows you to plenty of time to sign on, get your gear organised and get out on the water prior to your booking time. If you are late, we may send out your kayaks/paddle boards to other waiting customers or your paddling time may need to get cut short. Note – we always do our best to make sure pre-booked kayaks and paddle boards are ready and waiting for your arrival, but sometimes you may have a short wait. Please be patient and know we are doing our best to help you.
Cancellations
We occasionally need to cancel activities due to bad weather forecasts or other unforeseeable events. Any notifications of closures will be posted on our website usually by 7am on day of closure – CLICK HERE TO CHECK. If you have pre-booked an activity, please be sure check to see if any closures have been posted before making your trip to Bundeena. If your activity is cancelled, we do not give refunds but allow 1 year to rebook. Please just email us following any cancellation to rebook your activity.
If you need to cancel or reschedule a pre-paid activity, please do note that our standard fees will apply. See Terms & Conditions
Popular Paddling Routes on the Port Hacking
Popular paddling destinations and approximate time taken for return trip. Note that weather conditions, in particular tide and wind will effect paddling time. These times are based on paddling in kayaks. Stand up paddle boarding would take longer.
- Simpson’s Bay
- Cabbage Tree Basin – 2 hours return * only accessible when tide height over 1.5 metres and best accessed on run in tide
- Cabbage Tree Creek – 2.5 hour return * only accessible when tide height over 1.5 metres and best accessed on run in tide
- Darook Park – 1.5 hour return
- Gunnamatta / Cronulla Ferry Wharf – 2 hour return
- Burraneer Bay – 2 hours return
- Fisherman’s Bay – 1.5 hour return
- Deeban Sand-spit – 1 hour return
- Dolans Bay – 2 hours return
- Warrumbul – 3 hours return
- Audley – 6 hours return *best planned 2-3 hours before high tide
- Grays Point – 5 hour return *best planned 2-3 hours before high tide
- South West Arm end – 5 hours return *best planned 2 hours before high tide
Map of Port Hacking Waterway
Remember to “Leave No Trace”
Here at Bundeena Kayaks we do our best to respect the environment by following the 7 Leave No Trace Principles and encourage you to do the same, so that our stunning natural areas and wildlife are here for future generations to enjoy!
