Paddle Hub
Feeling a Paddle? Enquire now.
Be active, stay connected
Open seasonally from October – April. Group bookings only
The YMCA Paddle Hub is Canberra’s first stand up paddle board and kayak hire service, and is located on the beautiful Lake Burley Griffin at Yarralumla Bay. There really is no better spot to be in Canberra with great views of the lake and Black Mountain Tower.
Have you ever wanted to try kayaking or stand up paddle boarding? Or maybe you just enjoy being out on the lake? Put together a group of 10 people or more, and join us on the lovely Lake Burley Griffin for a paddle!
We cater to groups and events, birthday parties, Christmas parties and corporate events.
The Paddle Hub is a seasonal service, only available for group bookings, from October through to April.
At a glance
Our equipment
6 – Single Kayaks
6 – Double Kayaks
10 – Stand Up Paddleboards (SUPs)
Max 28 people on water at one time
Prices
Min Price: $450 – Covers 10 People
$17 p/head for every additional participant
Prices range from $450 (10 people) – $756
(28 people)
When/Who
We are open seasonally from October- April
Sessions are 2 hours long
Requirements
Booking Requirements
The Paddle Hub is open for group bookings only from October to April. To book, you will need to arrange a group of 10 people.
Age Requirements
- Children between 5 and 7 years are permitted to use double kayaks, only when accompanied by a responsible adult.
- Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
- Children between 16 and 18 years old may hire craft during the Paddle Hub season without responsible adult supervision if their responsible adult completes and signs our Parent/Guardian Consent Form on the first time the child attends the Paddle Hub for the season.
Equipment Weight Capacity
- Single Kayaks (130kg)
- Double Kayaks (180kg)
- SUP’s vary (110kg to 130kg)
What To Bring
- Closed toe shoes (or at least outdoor sandals with a back strap)
- Sun smart clothing, including long shirt or rash guard
- Wide-brimmed hat
- Sunscreen
- Water
Contact us
Bookings
Bookings are for groups of 10
Open seasonally from October – April
Contact
Phone (02) 6281 0124
Address
35 Alexandrina Drive,
Yarralumla ACT
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