Community Paddles
Celebrate our stunning local waterways with Navigate Community Paddles! Designed for connection and inclusivity, these free monthly social sessions make the Sapphire Coast accessible to everyone. Bring your own gear or hire ours, meet great people.
Tour Highlights
FREE Social paddles on the first Tuesday of each month between May and September
Explore the beautiful, calm lakes and rivers around Tathra
Bring your own kayak for free, or rent a setup for just $20
Open to anyone from 3 to 93 with paddling experience
Keep our river systems pristine with a quick, integrated litter audit
Post-Paddle Coffee: Wrap up your morning with optional laughs and local brews
Connect with Your Community
Start your Tuesday on a high note. These off-season social paddles are the perfect opportunity to clear your head, catch up with old friends, or meet like-minded locals who share a love for the outdoors, all while floating through beautiful regional landscapes.
Accessible Waterway Adventures
We believe the beauty of the Sapphire Coast belongs to everyone. If you have your own kayak and gear, joining us is completely free! No gear? No worries at all. You can easily pre-book a kayak and equipment hire for just $20.
Skill Up and Join In
Paddlers of all generations are welcome, provided you have basic paddling skills. If you are new to the water or feeling a bit rusty, book onto one of our standard guided kayak tours first to build up your confidence and necessary safety skills.
Protect Our River Systems
We are committed to leaving our natural playgrounds better than we found them. During each one-hour paddle, we gather vital citizen science data by conducting a quick litter collection and audit, actively helping to keep the Sapphire Coast’s pristine waterways clean.
Tour Details
Location
Around Tathra
Price
FREE (Must register to attend)
Kayak Hire: $20 (Includes a double kayak for up to 2 adults)
Duration
Approx. 1 hr + optional coffee
Activity Rating
Active – Ideal for those with moderate fitness and good balance, this kayaking experience may involve sustained effort and paddling over long distances, occasionally against wind or current.
Group Size
Minimum 4 guests, maximum 12 guests
Meeting Time
8AM August 4th 2026
8AM September 1st 2026
Departure Location & Facilities
Safe inland waterways in the Tathra region. We’ll choose the best location according to weather and tides that week, so make sure to sign up to receive the details for each paddle. Alternating between Kalaru, Tathra and Wallagoot (see Additional Notes below).
What to Wear/Bring
- Kayak (or hire one of ours)
- PFD, Paddle (or hire ours)
- Closed-toe shoes (reef shoes or old trainers) are needed. We have some you can borrow.
- Hat & Sunglasses
- Water bottle
- Dry bag
- Extra warm layer
Additional Notes
Facilities & Location Details
We choose our paddle locations based on weather, logistical operations and environmental factors each week. While we may choose other spots at our discretion, our primary locations include:
Mogareeka (South Side): Meeting near the bridge. Public toilets are available nearby at the Lions Club Park.
Lake Cohan (Blackfellows Lagoon): Meeting at the boat ramp in Kalaru. (Please Note: There are no public toilets on-site here; the closest facilities are located in Kalaru Evans Park).
Wallagoot Lake: Meeting at the Wallagoot Lake Sailing Club. Public pit toilets are available on-site.
Important: The exact meeting location for each month will be emailed to all registered participants prior to the paddle.
Essential Info
View Tour FAQsRegistration & Deadlines
- Registration is Essential: To ensure we can manage group sizes and logistics, all participants must register.
- Cut-off Time: Please register by the Friday before your chosen Tuesday paddle.
Location & Communication
Stay in the Loop: We choose our paddling locations based on the weekly weather and tides. Once you register, we will email you the exact meeting location and the post-paddle coffee spot.
Equipment Needs: Registering helps us prepare enough hire kayaks for those who need them!
Weather & Cancellations
Safety First: If the weather is unfavorable, we may cancel or reschedule the event.
Direct Updates: We will notify all registered participants of any changes via email, depending on our logistical operations and participant numbers.
Terms & Community Connection
The Fine Print: By registering, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.
Join the Community: Your registration also signs you up for our e-newsletter, keeping you updated on future community paddles and Sapphire Coast adventures.
Safety Requirements
Lifejackets (PFDs): Your safety is our priority. All participants—including those bringing their own equipment—are required to wear a properly fitted lifejacket (PFD) at all times while on the water.
Hire Equipment: If you are hiring a kayak from us, your lifejacket and paddle are included in the $20 fee.
BYO Gear: Please ensure your personal kayak and lifejacket are in good, seaworthy condition before arriving.
Kayak Types and Preferences
We offer single, double, and triple kayaks for our tours. Please indicate your preference on your booking form. For children aged 10 and under, we recommend the stability and shared experience of a double kayak with an accompanying adult. Our kayak fleet also includes single and double kayaks equipped with outrigger stabilising floats for enhanced stability.
Swimming Ability and Safety
While being able to swimming is not a requirement, guests who are unable to swim must let us know on the booking form. This allows us to ensure extra safety measures are in place.
Assistance Animals and Pets
For safety reasons, trained assistance animals and pets are not permitted inside the kayaks or on these free community paddles.
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