Kayak Shop Australia

Melbourne's Sea Kayaking Specialists – Right on the Water

The Kayak Shop Online

Our online kayak shop is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you can browse our kayaking equipment whenever it suits you.

Our physical Training and Hire Centre operates by appointment outside our advertised opening times. Please check our current Google Business Profile for the latest opening hours, and contact us before visiting so we can arrange a suitable time and have everything ready for your arrival.

We generally ship online orders on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Our online and in-store range includes kayaking equipment, paddles, safety equipment, clothing and other equipment for recreational paddlers, sea kayakers, fishing kayakers and expedition paddlers.

The Kayak Shop, Training & Kayak Hire Centre

Our waterfront centre is located at:

37 Jetty Road, Sandringham VIC 3191

The centre is situated on the enclosed waters of Sandringham Harbour on Port Phillip Bay, providing a practical and sheltered environment for learning the fundamentals of kayaking.

Sandringham Harbour is also a convenient starting point for kayak hire and recreational paddling on Melbourne's bayside waters.

If you are new to kayaking, thinking about buying a kayak, looking for kayak hire or simply wondering how to get started, come down and have a chat with our team.

We can help you understand the different types of kayaks, paddles, safety equipment and clothing and help you choose equipment suited to your experience and intended use.

Kayaking, SUP, Training, Tours & Outdoor Education

East Coast Kayaking and Sea Kayak Australia provide a broad range of kayaking and outdoor activities around Melbourne and across Victoria.

Our programs and services include:

• Kayak hire
• SUP and stand-up paddleboard hire
• Learn to kayak courses
• Sea kayaking courses
• Private kayaking tuition
• Sea kayaking tours and journeys
• Kayak fishing instruction and equipment
• Paddle Australia training and assessment
• Grade 2 whitewater training for adventure racing, including Coast to Coast preparation
• Kayaking preparation for Antarctic and Arctic cruise expeditions
• Sea kayaking and expedition preparation
• School outdoor education programs
• Individual and group instruction
• Kayaking equipment sales and advice
• Kayak and paddling equipment hire

Our programs are designed for beginners through to experienced paddlers, with training adapted to individual experience, objectives, equipment and the prevailing weather and water conditions.

Safety, Risk Management & Professional Kayaking Instruction

Safety and appropriate risk management are central to everything we do.

Our activities are developed with reference to relevant Paddle Australia standards, Victorian Department of Education requirements, Maritime Safety Victoria guidance and Australian Activity Standards, where applicable.

We are also a licensed tour operator with Parks Victoria for relevant activities.

Our approach is practical and experience-based. We focus on developing not only paddling technique, but also decision-making, risk awareness, equipment knowledge and the ability to understand changing conditions.

Experienced Kayaking Professionals

Our dedicated team includes Rohan Klopfer and Raia Wall, who specialise in kayaking programs, equipment, instruction and customer advice.

We work with people from a wide range of backgrounds, including:

• First-time paddlers
• Recreational kayakers
• Sea kayakers
• Fishing kayakers
• Surf ski paddlers
• Adventure racers
• School groups
• Outdoor education programs
• Expedition paddlers
• International visitors
• Paddlers preparing for specific kayaking trips and objectives

We also work with paddlers travelling to Melbourne from interstate and overseas specifically for kayaking training and preparation.

Kayaking Courses & Training

Our training ranges from introductory kayaking sessions through to advanced skills development and professional pathways.

Courses and private training can include:

• Learn to kayak
• Introduction to sea kayaking
• Sea kayaking skills
• Advanced strokes and self-rescue
• Eskimo roll development
• Coastal journeying
• Multi-day sea kayaking
• Expedition preparation
• Fishing kayak skills
• Surf ski and ocean paddling
• Adventure racing preparation
• Paddle Australia skills and qualifications
• Guide and instructor training and assessment

Training can be provided as a scheduled course or private kayaking tuition tailored around your goals and experience.

School Outdoor Education Programs

East Coast Kayaking has been delivering kayaking-based Outdoor Education programs to schools since 1997.

Our programs provide schools with a practical adventure-based environment where students can develop skills, confidence, communication, leadership and teamwork.

School programs can include:

• Outdoor activities on open water
• Physical education programs
• Kayaking programs
• Sit-on-top kayaking
• Sea kayaking
• Raft building
• Windsurfing and boating activities
• End-of-year programs
• Day programs
• Overnight and multi-day journeys

We can operate from our Sandringham waterfront centre, your school camp or other suitable locations across Victoria.

Sea kayaking and other outdoor activities provide opportunities for students to develop confidence, leadership, group cooperation and an understanding of the natural environment.

Kayaking Locations Across Victoria & Beyond

Depending on the program, conditions and learning objectives, we operate at a range of locations across Victoria and beyond.

These may include:

• Port Phillip Bay
• Sandringham Harbour
• Yarra River
• Westernport
• Gippsland Lakes
• Nooramunga
• Whitsunday Islands
• Other Victorian coastal and inland waterways
• Selected interstate and overseas locations

Our location is selected according to the activity, participant experience, weather, water conditions and objectives of the program.

Kayak Fishing & Marine Skills

We also specialise in kayak fishing and marine kayaking equipment.

Our experience includes helping paddlers select appropriate kayaks, paddles, safety equipment and accessories for recreational and fishing use.

We can also provide practical advice and training covering kayak handling, paddling technique, safety, equipment and understanding when conditions are suitable for going on the water.

Preparing for Your Next Kayaking Adventure

Whether you are planning your first paddle, purchasing your first kayak, preparing for an Antarctic cruise, training for an adventure race, planning a fishing trip or preparing for a multi-day expedition, we can help.

Our aim is to provide practical kayaking knowledge, quality equipment and professional instruction so that you can make informed decisions and develop the skills required for your own paddling objectives.

Visit Our Sandringham Kayak Shop & Training Centre

Our Kayak Shop, Training and Hire Centre is located on the waterfront at:

37 Jetty Road, Sandringham VIC 3191

We are approximately 16 kilometres from central Melbourne and conveniently located near the Sandringham railway line.

If you are interested in kayak hire, SUP hire, learning to kayak, buying kayaking equipment, private instruction, school programs or kayaking advice, contact us or arrange a time to visit.

Come down, talk to experienced paddlers and see what kayaking can offer you.

Explore Our Services

Kayak Shop Australia – Kayaks, paddles, safety equipment, clothing and kayaking accessories.

East Coast Kayaking – Kayaking courses, private instruction and school Outdoor Education programs.

Sea Kayak Australia – Kayak hire, sea kayaking activities, tours and adventure programs.

Start your next kayaking adventure from Melbourne's waterfront.