Yarra River Melbourne

 

Experience the Yarra river

The Yarra River provides the ideal location for students to have an introduction to sea kayaking and get immersed in a natural environment close to home. The Yarra River is a great outdoor education venue providing safe launching and landing sites for kayaking, a diverse ecology, natural and human-made features which can be related to studies such as geography, health and physical education, science, history or outdoor environmental studies.

What to bring in the kayak

  • Water bottle

  • Lunch

  • Snacks

  • Sunscreen

What to wear in the Kayak

  • Old runners or closed toe shoes (that will get wet!) NO thongs, Crocs, and or Slides

  • Quick dry board shorts (thermals leggings are good option under shorts to keep the legs warm)

  • Fleece jumper (stays warm when wet) NO COTTON "Cold Clammy Cotton Kills"

  • Light rain jacket (Blocks the wind blowing through wet Clothing)

  • Neck Gaiter, Baseball cap (winter) or board brim hat (summer programs)

  • No valuables (phones don't float!)

East Coast Kayaking & Sea Kayak Australia align all activities in accordance with Paddle Australia, Department of Education Victoria, Transport Safety Victoria guidelines and Australian Adventure Activity Standards. We are a licensed tour operator with Parks Victoria.

Choose your program

 

Half day

Duration: 1-3 hrs

Start times: 9am & 1pm

Inclusions:

  • Training day for staff prior to the scheduled program

  • Risk management documents

  • 1-2x sea kayak guides (Ratio Dependent)

  • All Canoe/kayaks/Raft and specialist paddling equipment – Craft, PFDs, CAGs Paddles

  • Program design

  • $20,000,000 public liability insurance cover

  • First Aid kit

  • Emergency communication equipment 3G/VHF/Sat Phone (location dependent)

  • Park permits (Parks Victoria fees not included)

  • Following DHHS Covid 19 restrictions and protocols

 

Full day

Duration: 3-5 hrs

Inclusions:

  • Training day for staff prior to the scheduled program

  • Risk management documents

  • 1-2x sea kayak guides (Ratio Dependent)

  • All Canoe/kayaks/Raft and specialist paddling equipment – Craft, PFDs, CAGs Paddles

  • Program design

  • $20,000,000 public liability insurance cover

  • First Aid kit

  • Emergency communication equipment 3G/VHF/Sat Phone (location dependent)

  • Park permits (Parks Victoria fees not included)

  • Following DHHS Covid 19 restrictions and protocols

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