Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Stand Up Paddleboard Tour

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Highlights

  • Start your 90-minute stand-up paddleboarding experience by making your own way to Basin Campground in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Located only 45 minutes by car from central Sydney, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park offers city dwellers the haven of a natural paradise not far from the city limits. Your guide provides a safety briefing and rental equipment for your lesson, then teaches you the basics on land at first. Learn to handle your board and paddle, then grab your board and head over to the calm waters to practice standing up and balancing on the water, then paddling and steering. Put your new skills to work on a guided SUP tour around the gentle waters of Pittwater, which is protected from wind, boats and waves, making it an ideal place for easy paddleboarding. Your guide also shares informative commentary about ancient aboriginal sites nearby and the region's colonial history during your tour. After a 1-hour lesson and tour, enjoy an extra 30 minutes to SUP on your own. Look for wild birds such as sea eagles, kookaburras and lyre birds, in addition to native animals like wallabies and monitor lizards (goannas); the Basin is known as one of the best places in Sydney to see native animals in their natural habitat. When you return your gear after your 1.5-hour SUP experience ends, you may want to check out nearby picnic and barbecue facilities, and walking trails that lead to sites with indigenous rock engravings.

Summary

Start your 90-minute stand-up paddleboarding experience by making your own way to Basin Campground in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Located only 45 minutes by car from central Sydney, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park offers city dwellers the haven of a natural paradise not far from the city limits. Your guide provides a safety briefing and rental equipment for your lesson, then teaches you the basics on land at first. Learn to handle your board and paddle, then grab your board and head over to the calm waters to practice standing up and balancing on the water, then paddling and steering. Put your new skills to work on a guided SUP tour around the gentle waters of Pittwater, which is protected from wind, boats and waves, making it an ideal place for easy paddleboarding. Your guide also shares informative commentary about ancient aboriginal sites nearby and the region's colonial history during your tour. After a 1-hour lesson and tour, enjoy an extra 30 minutes to SUP on your own. Look for wild birds such as sea eagles, kookaburras and lyre birds, in addition to native animals like wallabies and monitor lizards (goannas); the Basin is known as one of the best places in Sydney to see native animals in their natural habitat. When you return your gear after your 1.5-hour SUP experience ends, you may want to check out nearby picnic and barbecue facilities, and walking trails that lead to sites with indigenous rock engravings.

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Duration
2 hours
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Why take this tour?

Enjoy a fun stand-up paddleboard (SUP) experience from Basin Campground in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, one of the most peaceful bodies of water around Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Start with a SUP lesson, then explore the protected waters of Pittwater estuary on a tour with your expert guide. After one hour with your guide, get an additional 30 minutes to paddle around on your own. Your small-group tour includes equipment and instruction. With numbers limited to eight participants, you are sure to receive personalized attention from your guide.

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What’s included?

  • Local guide

  • All necessary equipment and life vest if required

  • 1 hour guided lesson & tour

  • Extra 1 hour self guided paddle hire

  • Total 2hrs experience

  • Food and drinks

  • National Park entry fee ($4.40 per adult, $2.20 per child)

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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EcoTreasures

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Discover some of Sydney's greatest natural treasures from majestical marine life to the intriguing wildlife that makes a trip into nature unforgettable. ECOTREASURES offer a variety of tours sure to cater to all tastes, showcasing Sydney's Northern Beaches and Sydney Harbour as well as the famous Blue Mountains west of Sydney. A day spent with ECOTREASURES will not only be fun and relaxing, the informative tours leave you with a better appreciation of Australia’s unique wildlife, culture and heritage.

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