Port Paddle & Wattamolla Walk
A fun filled day of paddling the Hacking River and walking the spectacular world class cliff top trails of the Coast Track. Start the day off with a transfer to Wattamolla and walking the world class Coast Track from Wattamolla to Bundeena (10km walk). Then spend 2 hours exploring the Bundeena Beaches and Port Hacking waterway aboard your choice of kayak or stand up paddle board. Bus transfers and all gear included. BYO water and snacks. This trip is self-guided – a map and interpretive info sheet is provide.
Note both the hiking and paddling on this trip is self guided. We recommend that people who don’t have previous kayaking experience join our other adventure: Bush and Beach Adventure – the kayaking component of this trip is fully guided:Â https://www.bundeenakayaks.com.au/bush-beach-adventure/
Price: $65 p.p.
Duration: Approximately 6 hours (3 hour walk, 30 min transfer, 2 hours paddling)
Day/Time: Runs Regularly (Click Book Now for Dates/Times)
Grade: Moderate – hard (good level of fitness required for 3 hour walk)
Includes: 2 hours hire of kayak or stand up paddle board, paddle, safety vest, dry bag, 2 x shuttle transfers (1 to beginning of Coast Track, start point of 10km walk and transfer from Wattamolla to Bundeena at conclusion of your walk), walking track interpretative info sheet and map
Highlights:
* Walking the famous Coast Track from Bundeena to Wattamolla via Wedding Cake Rock and Marley Beach
* Exploring the beautiful Port Hacking waterway on your choice of kayak or stand up paddle board at your leisure
* Enjoying and appreciating the beautiful Australian beaches and the great outdoors!
* Looking out for wildlife including fish and birdlife and the occasional turtle!
Itinerary:
* Meet 15 minutes prior to start of your adventure to complete paperwork and get ready for the transfer to Wattamolla for your hike
* Walk the stunning section of the famous Coast Track from Wattamolla to Bundeena (this is an 11km walk and takes approx. 3-3.5 hours, transfer takes 20 mins)
* Return from the hike ready for your kayaking or stand up paddle boarding adventure.Â
* Choose to paddle aboard either a kayak or stand up paddle board
* Get started on your paddling adventure! You have 2 hour to use the gear at your leisure. This trip is self guided
* Kayak along the beautiful Deeban Sand-Spit, across to the tucked away Little Darook Park or around to Bundeena ferry wharf.
About the Kayaks:Â A choice of double or single sit on top style kayak will be available. The kayaks are stable and comfortable and well suited to beginners. Kayaks have plenty of storage space either in enclosed hatches or open deck space. Dry storage bags for a small amount of gear (towel, jacket, phone etc) are provided on tours. There is a storage area at our base for leaving your bags etc whilst on the tour
What to wear: You will get wet when paddling from splashes, so best to wear comfortable lightweight clothes (no jeans) and a hat. If it looks like rain we suggest packing a lighweight wet weather jacket and if it’s going to be cold, pack a fleece. For the walk we recommend light weight full cover shirt and pants. Lycra active pants are great. Make sure you wear comfortable, fully enclosed walking shoes.
What to Bring: Water (3 Litres), Hat, Sunglasses, Towel, Change of clothes – you will get wet from splashes and Sunscreen, Fully charged mobile phone, back pack for the walk, basic first aid kit (get into the habit or having one of these in your bag at all times), Lunch and snacks for the walk
Pre-Requisites: The paddling component of this trip is self guided. If you haven’t paddled before we suggest booking for our other adventure: https://www.bundeenakayaks.com.au/bush-beach-adventure/ . The Bush and Beach adventure is the same aside from the paddling is fully guided. All participants must be able to swim and be in fit condition. The walk is long and there are a few steep sections. We also love having kids aboard and welcome children from 12 so long as each child is accompanied by an adult