Self-guided Canoe Hire Kangaroo Valley

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Canoe Hire

Discover Kangaroo Valley the Canoeing Capital of Australia 

We pride ourselves on offering the highest quality hire canoes in the country. With our exclusive Kevlar fleet and top-tier traditional plastic canoes, we ensure unparalleled performance and safety for your canoeing escapades.

  • Our prices are per canoe, not per person.
  • Swimming ability is not a requirement to hire our canoes.
  • We offer hire for ALL ages, from new-borns to adults.
  • Please note that a 15% public holiday surcharge applies to all day hire and guided tour bookings taking place on a public holiday.

Two hours to full day canoe hire

Bendeela

Departing from Bendeela Recreation Area (campsite), float on a beautiful flat water, self-guided paddle on the Kangaroo River. This section of the river is known to have a high density of wildlife including kangaroos, wombats, azure kingfishers, sea eagles, echidna and more. 

Pricing

  • Standard solo kayak hire = $75/kayak
  • Standard 2-seater canoe hire = $150/canoe
  • Standard 3-seater canoe hire = $205/canoe
  • Ultralight 2-seater canoe hire = $200/canoe
  • Ultralight Family canoe hire = $260/canoe
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Tallowa Dam

Explore the junction of the Kangaroo and Shoalhaven Rivers against the stunning backdrop of sandstone cliffs. Travel to one of the valley’s sunken forests for a picnic and some peace and tranquility. This is one of Kangaroo Valley's most scenic and remote locations, easily accessible in a single day.

DAM CLOSURE

You may have heard that Tallowa Dam is currently inaccessible.

Have no fear, we have a solution for you! Watch this video to learn more.

Beehive Point to Bendeela

Feeling a little bit more adventurous? See a generous portion of the Kangaroo River arm of Lake Yarrunga as you glide through the waterway in one of our ultralight touring canoes. 

Your journey starts at Beehive Point in the famous Morton National Park and finishes as you re-emerge from the wilderness at Bendeela Recreation Area. At 14kms in length, this makes for an excellent, and achievable, remote day-trip. A minimum of 2 canoes required to depart on this adventure.

Pricing

  • Ultralight solo canoe hire = $190/canoe
  • Ultralight 2-seater canoe hire = $220/canoe
  • Ultralight Family canoe hire = $280/canoe
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Hampden Bridge to Bendeela

One of Kangaroo Valley Safaris' most iconic paddling journeys is still available, but now operates as a guided experience.

The Historic Hampden Bridge to Bendeela Recreation Area route passes through a whitewater environment where changing river conditions can affect paddling difficulty. To provide a safer and more enjoyable experience for all participants, this journey is now delivered with a qualified guide.

This change allows more people to experience this spectacular section of river with greater confidence while benefiting from local knowledge, paddling instruction, and support along the way. It also means the trip can often operate in a wider range of river conditions than was previously possible.

If you're looking for the classic Hampden Bridge to Bendeela adventure, we'd love to welcome you on a guided journey.
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Canoe Fleet Hire for Schools & Businesses

Commercial Fleet Hire

We have a great relationship with the outdoor education industry through years of guiding and commercial sales of canoe fleets. Because of this, we offer complete fleet hire. 

If you are a school or outdoor business we're here to assist you with your program and any equipment or logistical needs.

We offer canoe and trailer take-away hire (even to other venues) as well as delivery and pick up within Kangaroo Valley. 

On top of this, we can assist with trip planning, logistics, car shuffles and much more. Contact us today to discuss options and pricing.
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WHAT THEY SAID

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"We had an awesome time with Kent. Super friendly, safe and knowledgeable on kayaking and the nature around us.

Kids and adults loved this 3 hours journey on the kayak with breathtaking views on a beautiful day.

The team was super responsive and managed to find us a guide within 72 hours and called us back to confirm the booking.

I strongly recommend them you’ll be in very good hands. "
Nicolas & family
"These guys are so passionate about their offerings and have lots of in-depth local knowledge of the waterways. They will do everything to ensure you have a comfortable, enjoyable time on the water. They are such lovely people, running fantastic experiences. Would give more than 5 stars if possible."
Holly
"Divine slow time. Recommend Sarah & Travis' exceptional organisation & guiding skills. Such delightful people!"
Sarah
“What a wonderful time we had, thank you so much for pulling this off for us last minute."
Demi
"Dylan and Travis were absolutely awesome. We had the big canoe for a tourism corporate event. Excellent quality time in nature, very serene, beautiful river beaches, highly recommend!"
Dimitri
"Just had an incredible day with Valley Outdoors' one-on-one canoe instruction—unbelievably valuable skills learned. Surpassed expectations & now feel confidently independent for solo trips. Highly recommend their instruction—just go for it! No regrets."
Dan
"Joined a guided bush walk near Belmore Falls, offering a unique and less-traveled path with stunning Australian flora, three waterfalls, and abundant wildlife. A thrilling experience as a local tourist, with expert guidance making it a must-do in the Highlands. Kudos to our fantastic guide and host!"
Tasch
"Valley Outdoors deserves a perfect 10-star rating! Their expertise, passion, and thorough advice, especially from Dan, made our remote camping expedition on Shoalhaven & Kangaroo Rivers seamless, stress-free, and truly enjoyable!"
Damien
"Grateful to Valley Outdoors for the chance to canoe in a stunning hidden gem. Fantastic staff with impressive paddling skills. Eager to return, explore more, & eventually master the art—especially keen on an overnight stay at the camping spots!"
Mel

Acknowledgement of Country

We respectfully acknowledge the Wodi Wodi People, of the Dharawal language constellation, as the traditional custodians of the Gangagruwan/Kangaroo Valley in which we live and work. We recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities and we pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders both past, present and emerging.