Canoes & Kayaks
We have a range of fibreglass and polyethylene canoes and kayaks for hire, for 1, 2 or 3 people. All have built-in bouyancy. You can use a single or double-ended paddle according to preference and availability. The single blades are good for for canoes for leisurely paddling or dragon-boat-style racing; the double blades are good for single kayaks or canoes where the workload is unevenly distributed.
Hire Rates
The fee structure has changed recently, with a slight rise in overall costs but greater flexibility in hire periods. The new structure is based on a per-hire launch fee plus a fixed fee for each half-hour period, whereas before the hire periods were in 1 hour blocks. The fee for an extended hire is negotiable, depending on demand and duration.
One PFD (personal floatation device) appropriate for each person on board is provided. Although it is not mandatory to wear them within the allowable hire limits, we do ask you to acknowledge that they were provided and we recommend that they be worn.
Funyak (single) – suitable for children – launch fee is $5 – each subsequent half-hour is $4 – deposit is $10
Standard Kayak (single) – sit in or sit on – launch fee is $5 – each subsequent half-hour is $6 – deposit is $20
Premium Kayak (single) – sit in or sit on – launch fee is $10 – each subsequent half-hour is $8 – deposit is $50
NB These canoes are either new or near-new in modern plastics, and are available for sale as ex-demonstrators at significant savings over new boats
Kayaks (double) – none currently available
Canoe (double) – plastic – launch fee is $10 – each subsequent half-hour is $6 – deposit is $20
NB These canoes can carry a maximum all-up occupant weight of 150kg
Canoe (double) – fibreglass – launch fee is $10 – each subsequent half-hour is $6 – deposit is $20
Canoe (triple) – launch fee is $10 – each subsequent half-hour is $7 – deposit is $20
Deposits are fully refundable if the kayak/canoe/boat is returned on time, intact and with all supplied equipment. Boats returned in an unhireable condition (ie full of mud, sand, water, fish hooks, bait, etc will incur a cleaning fee of not less than $10).
Winter Mid-week Special - hire any kayak or canoe before 12:30 and receive a free cup of coffee or 375ml can of soft drink (offer not valid with other discounts or group bookings)
Frequent Hyer Club – Regular users of our facility can obtain boats at discounted rates, easier admin and early notification of any special offers or events. Ask for details at your next visit.
Location and Hire Limits
Hire Limits
Upriver (to the left) limit is the area known as The Needles, just short of the old bullock trail between Engadine and Lucas Heights. A short walk upstream will take you to freshwater swimming holes.
Downriver (to the right) limit is the Georges River, identified by ComoRail Bridge and a lot of water. If you need to pop under the bridge to Como Marina for coffee or a comfort break, that’s OK.
Validity
Rates are valid from 1 May 2010 until further notice and we reserve the right to republish prices at any time.
We take VISA and Mastercard as well as cash for the hire fee, but it is preferable if the deposit is cash as 90% of deposits are returned intact and supplementary payments do tend to be small (in EFTPOS terms).