A Navigate Expeditions
Special Event
This is a recurring event on the following dates:
  • 5th May 2026
  • 2nd June 2026
  • 7th July 2026
  • 4th August 2026
  • 1st September 2026
Duration
Approx. 1hr paddle + coffee!
Location
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.
Meeting Info
8:00am
What To 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
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.
Pricing + Tickets

FREE + Optional Kayak Hire: $20 (Includes a double kayak for up to 2 adults)

Registration is Essential: To ensure we can manage group sizes and logistics, all participants must register.

Cut-off Time: Please register by the Saturday before your chosen Tuesday paddle.

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.

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.

Aerial drone photography of three people in kayaks on the calm Pambula River.

Not sure which adventure is right for you?

Tell us who you are travelling with, where you will be staying and how active you would like to be. We will help you find the right experience.