Can anyone help me in finding the best places to flatwater SUP around Sydney?

I am new at this and paddling alone (I have no SUPer friends yet)

I live in Mascot but don't mind driving a bit to get to my destination. Any ideas would be much appreciated

Thanks!

JasonProsser said...
Waranora River, or Port Hacking River Swallow Rock to Audley Wier.
You can paddle away from civilisation right into some amazing native bush land.
On a windles day, both can give the impression of paddling on a mirror.

Awesome thanks! Do you happen to know of the best entry points to these places? Are they fairly easy to get to?

JasonProsser said...

tabspeanut said...

JasonProsser said...
Waranora River, or Port Hacking River Swallow Rock to Audley Wier.
You can paddle away from civilisation right into some amazing native bush land.
On a windles day, both can give the impression of paddling on a mirror.

Awesome thanks! Do you happen to know of the best entry points to these places? Are they fairly easy to get to?

For Woranora, Prince Edward Park across the road from the RSL. Car park, toilets and change rooms. RSL has good Chinese food too. There's a boat ramp right in the car park, BUT avoid that and walk across the footy pitch to a small sand strip. Much easier entry / exit.

For Port Hacking River, Swallow Rock Reserve, or Audley in the Royal National Park.
From President Ave, Gymea, take North West Arm Road to the end left on Grays Point Road, and just right of the shops is Swallow Rock Drive which takes you to the water.
For Audley, follow the signs into the National Park and just before going over the wier, turn left and drive to the far car park. A couple of steps take you the beach.
Both have parking and toilets.
Hope you find them, as the paddle from either end is worth the drive.

Perfect, thanks so much! Hopefully I will see you at one of these locations

Tabitha these are some of the nicest paddle around our way - Middle Harbor.
Lots of beautiful scenery and some very nice real estate to paddle past.

You can put in at The Spit, Clontarf or Balmoral for the Southerly paddle

This is a great paddle in a N'East wind. Best to leave from Clontarf if it is over 8 knots. 4.5k Loop


This is a good paddle in a light southerly. The wind does get into Balmoral though so dont go if it is over 10 knots. 6k Loop


The most protected area in a South wind is on the western side of the Spit bridge.
You can go as far as you want west from what is shown here.



Images courtesy of Sydney Harbor Kayaks at the Spit Bridge

The most protected spot from any wind over our way is Manly Dam.

A freshwater hidden gem-


There are also lots of great paddles from Manly Harborside in a N'Easter.
Quarantine Beach is an easy paddle from Little Manly

Lots of beautiful coat line to explore!

Im usually the lone paddler on Botany Bay. Plenty of great spots near me. Paddle out from Dolsl Point across to Towra. Kurnell also has places to explore. The bay however is wind effected being so open. Watch out for power boats too...they tend to always be in a hurry to burn as much fuel as possible. say hi next time.

kneelo said...
Im usually the lone paddler on Botany Bay. Plenty of great spots near me. Paddle out from Dolsl Point across to Towra. Kurnell also has places to explore. The bay however is wind effected being so open. Watch out for power boats too...they tend to always be in a hurry to burn as much fuel as possible. say hi next time.

And keep an eye out for the kitesurfers, they approach at amazing speed, with little to give them away except the buzzing of their kite wires as the zip past.
Botany Bay has a lot to offer, but as Kneelo suggests, not the most learner friendly place in any wind. Much more fun to those searching for a breeze, but that'll come later. Early morning is usually the best time for the Bay, of try Kogarah Bay if the wind on Botany is too much.

AA , your mapping skills astound me. Went to do maps for Pittwater where the best paddling really is and couldn't do the maps justice. Will be around for a coffee and mapping lesson.

NNSUP us Shire Folk dont need maps to get around the shire.

i will make it simple for you;

Strap board to roof making sure paddle in car
Drive south over captain cook bridge
Navigate to Lugarno St approx 90 mins beofre LT or any access point on that bay
Put board (with paddle in water) turn right
If you hit sand you missed it turn round and paddle back to where you came from cause if you missed it it wasnt there that day...........

Maps...........what do you think I am AA

sam111 said...
AA you must have nothing better to do these are very informative and detailed maps must have taken a while, still got the leg up at home.???

Thanks for the time and info

I'd love to do Botany, but its either really calm or really choppy haha! When I learn to move my feet on the board (yes, they are temporarily glued to one spot when I am on the board lol) working on fixing that :oD when I am able to move freely, I will give Botany a go :oD

Hopefully I will see you around :oD