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Updated: 5:12 31/5/2013

Paddling, sailing and boating

Paddling

If you like to be afloat, you can hire a rowboat, paddleboat or canoe from the Audley boat shed and head upstream to one of the nearby picnic areas. The most popular spots are Ironbark Flat up Kangaroo Creek, or further up the Hacking River at Wattle Forest. Visit www.audleyboatshed.com for more information.

You can also hire a kayak from Bundeena to explore the Hacking River or the pristine waters of Cabbage Tree Basin.

If you have your own canoe, you'll find some delightful spots at these places:

on the Hacking River, downstream of Audley
on South West Arm from Warumbul (6 kilometres east of Audley)
at Cabbage Tree Basin near Bonnie Vale.

Paddling, sailing and boating: events and activities

Commercial activity	Bundeena Kayaks The waters off Bundeena and the Royal National Park in the south of Sydney truly are a paddling paradise. Kayaking is a perfect way to explore this stunning area, with long stretches of sandy swimming beaches, secluded picnic areas and breathtaking scenery. Bundeena Kayaks offers a selection of kayaking activities, including self-guided kayak hire, guided kayaking tours and kayaking fitness sessions. Bundeena can be reached by either car or public transport (20 minute ferry ride from Cronulla). More info: Bundeena Kayaks, Phone: 02 9544 5294 or 0419 254 981 (international +612 9544 5294, +61419 254 981)	As required
Commercial activity	Colourful Trips Colourful Trips is a tour operator and travel agency specialising in the international youth and adventure market. We offer a schedule of regular departures for day trips from Sydney that give people the opportunity to explore the amazing range of national parks on offer, within a three hour driving radius from Sydney. Private or charter groups are also catered for so call us or send an email, so we can help you explore nature. More info: Colourful Trips, Phone: 02 9318 0853 (international +612 9318 0853)	As required
Commercial activity	EcoTreasures EcoTreasures experienced local guides are going to show you some hidden gems around Sydney's Northern Beaches. Choose from a range of nature experiences including stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkelling, bushwalking, coastal walks and Indigenous walks. The Basin Campground - EcoTreasures offers guided stand up paddle board (SUP) safari, snorkelling tours and SUP Hire and kayak hire during the school holidays and by group request all year. Indigenous guided nature/culture walk to ancient engravings available by request. Customised group programs available with transport and catering options available for all tours. Please book ahead to avoid disappointment. Sydney Harbour National Park - EcoTreasures provides guided coastal walks around Manly's foreshores, North Head and through Sydney Harbour National Park. If you are a family, team building group or a private groups who would enjoy a local nature experience with a local eco guide then the Coastal Walk is a perfect option. Customised programs, educational work sheets and team building programs are available specifically designed to meet the aims and objectives of your day. Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park - You be in charge and tell me what your group would like. Private Tours are available by request. Choose from a range of nature based experiences options including stand up paddle boarding, snorkelling, bushwalking, bird watching and Indigenous guided walks. Perfect for school groups, team building groups, family and private groups. More info: Ecotreasures, Phone: 0415 121 648 (international +61415 121 648)	.
Commercial activity	Higher Ground Group As one of Australia's leading outdoor education providers, Higher Ground specialises in the development of individually customised, curriculum integrated, sequential programs with dynamic, high quality delivery. We offer a large range of programming options from centre-based to full expedition experiences in a host of locations throughout NSW and QLD. We have the ability to provide an option to cater to every group's programming and budgetary requirements. More info: Higher Ground Group, Phone: 1300 093 316	As required
Commercial activity	Life's an Adventure Visitors to Sydney and the Blue Mountains will love Life's An Adventure's extensive range of active day experiences and overnight adventures. Choose from a range of unique and personalised kayaking, hiking and mountain biking guided tours with a maximum of 15 participants. Adventures are paced to suit you, with average fitness levels suitable for most activities. Tours are available daily and include gourmet food and the option of hotel pick-ups from the Sydney CBD or Manly area. More info: Life's an Adventure, Phone: 02 9913 8939 (international +612 9913 8939)	.
Commercial activity	Southbound Adventures Southbound Adventures provides quality outdoor education for school groups. Our highly trained guides offer a wealth of knowledge and experience that ensures a quality program is offered to all participants. You can choose from a variety of venues, including national parks in close proximity to Sydney, Southern Highlands, and the South and North coasts. More info: Southbound Adventures, Phone: 02 4257 4888 (international +612 4257 4888)	As required
Commercial activity	The Outdoor Education Group The Outdoor Education Group (OEG) is a unique, independent, not-for-profit organisation that provides experiential adventure-based learning programs to schools throughout NSW and Victoria. OEG runs programs in a diverse range of natural environments throughout NSW. Our programs run from one day up to 30 days and offer activities such as bush walking, canoeing, rafting, cycling, snow shoeing and many more. OEG envisages a world where more people respect and take responsibility for themselves, others and the natural world, and act to support positive relationships, healthy communities and the sustainability of life. Our mission is to deliver excellence in outdoor education through partnerships with schools in order to prepare young people for the personal, social and environmental challenges in their lives. More info: The Outdoor Education Group, Phone: 02 4869 6700 (international +612 4869 6700)	As required