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Kayak hire & sales: Melbourne
SEA KAYAK AUSTRALIA IS JUST 300 METRES FROM THE YARRA RIVER, SO YOU CAN START KAYAKING RIGHT FROM WHERE YOU HIRE. Choose from a wide range of kayaks and kayaking equipment. Please ensure that you read and understand our terms and conditions before hiring.
Information on the following topics can be found beneath the rates table:
Discounts for educational institutions, social clubs and group hire; Terms & conditions;
Deposit requirements; Where to pick up your equipment
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| Single plastic Q Kayaks “Penguin”
4.8 m long, great manoeuvrability, 2 storage hatches. Good all round kayak. Suitable for day trips and multiple day expeditions in open water.
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Beginner paddler |
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$60 first day |
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$90 per weekend |
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$180 per week
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$30 per extra day |
Single plastic Prijon “Seayak”
4.9 m long, great manoeuvrability, 2 storage hatches Suitable for day trips and multiple day expeditions in open water. |
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Beginner to intermediate paddler |
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$60 first day |
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$90 per weekend |
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$180 per week
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$30 per extra day |
Single plastic Q Kayaks “Tasman Express”
5.3 m long, fast, lots of storage (3 hatches). Suitable for day trips and multiple day expeditions in open water. |
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Beginner to advanced paddler |
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$60 first day |
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$90 per weekend |
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$180 per week
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$30 per extra day |
| Double plastic sit on top "Voyager 2" |
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Beginner |
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$60 first day |
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$100 per weekend |
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$150 per week
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$30 per extra day |
Double plastic Boreal “Esperanto”
6.0 m long, fast, stable, 3 hatches, and 220 L of storage. Suitable for day trips and multiple day expeditions in open water, marathons and eco races. Esperanto kayaks must be transported on roof rack cradles. Non-Sea Kayak Australia roof cradles (e.g.padding) may be considered inadequate and hire refused. |
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Beginner to advanced paddler |
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$80 first day |
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$120 per weekend |
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$220 per week
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$30 per extra day |
Double fibreglass Pittarak
6.6 m long, fast, stable, 3 hatches, and 180 L of storage. Suitable for day trips and multiple day expeditions in open water, marathons and eco races. Pittarak kayaks must be transported on roof rack cradles. Non-Sea Kayak Australia roof cradles (e.g.padding) may be considered inadequate and hire refused. |
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Beginner to advanced paddler |
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$90 first day
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$140 per weekend |
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$280 per week
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$40 per extra day |
| Trailer |
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n/a |
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$30 first day |
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$60 per weekend |
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$120 per week
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$20 per extra day |
| Roof Rack & Cradles |
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n/a |
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$40 first day
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$80 per weekend |
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$160 per week
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$20 per extra day |
| Cradles |
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n/a |
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$10 first day |
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$20 per weekend |
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$40 per week |
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$5 per extra day |
| VHF Radio |
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n/a |
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$15 first day
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$30 per weekend |
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$60 per week
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$10 per extra day |
| Dry Bags |
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n/a |
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$3 first day |
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$6 per weekend |
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$18 per week
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$2 per extra day |
| “Cag” (spray jacket) |
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n/a |
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$5 first day
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$10 per weekend |
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$20 per week
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$3 per extra day |
| Maps |
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n/a |
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$2 first day |
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$4 per weekend |
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$8 per week |
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$2 per extra day |
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| Hire notes |
HIRE NOTES CONTENTS :
General notes
Terms and Conditions
Deposits
Location
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- General notes
- — A discount of 10% applies for university and recreational clubs.
- — Hire fees include all craft, paddles, buoyancy vests, spray covers and pumps. Trailer, paddling jackets, spare paddle, dry bags, helmets, maps, roof rack cradles etc. are available for an extra cost.
- Terms and Conditions
- — All craft and gear is maintained at a suitable and safe standard and thus must be returned in the same condition.
- — All sand and water must be removed from the kayak on its return.
- — Proof of identity must be produced prior to hire.
- — The onus is on the hirer to prove their paddling skills match their selected craft. Sea Kayak Australia reserves the right to refuse hire to clients who does not have the skills and experience to match the craft.
- — A booking fee is required to reserve kayak(s) and will amount to 30% of the total fee charged.
- — There will be no refunds for kayaks not used or because of an over estimate in participant numbers or because of poor weather.
- — For the hire of the double “Pittarak” fiberglass sea kayak, the kayak must be transported on roof rack cradles. Non SKA roof cradles e.g. “padding” may be considered inadequate and hire refused.
- — Hired kayaks are to be used only on the semi sheltered waters of bays and lakes.
- — Kayaks are not to be used in the ocean/sea unless specifically authorized.
- — Surf use expressly forbidden.
- — Paddle leash shall be used at all times.
- — Life jacket (PFD) will be worn at all times.
- — Kayaks will be carried and not dragged whilst moving from one point to another.
- — All equipment will be carefully looked after.
- — Kayaks are only to be used by competent swimmers.
- — Do not use paddle to push kayak off from shore.
- — Avoid rocky areas.
- Deposits
- — A bond of $300 for single kayaks and $500 for double kayaks is required.
- — Payment can be accepted in cash or cheque. All payment must be made in full before gear is taken.
- — The onus is on the hirer to treat all craft and accessories with respect.
- — Damage and or loss of goods will be assessed upon return and may be charged accordingly.
- Location
KAYAKS AND GEAR MAY BE HIRED AT:
Rear of 12 Turner Street Abbotsford
Please telephone 03 8415 0997 beforehand to arrange an appointment.
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