The best guided ‘SUP’ sessions in Australia
Stand-up paddleboarding, or SUP, is a great way to get active in nature and it has so many health benefits for mind, body and soul. Australia, with its pristine beaches, lakes and waterways, is perfect for SUP and SUP yoga.
And, if you’re new to the experience, heading out with a guide can be a great way to start. Here are some standout options:
Wild Adventures Melbourne (WAM)
WAM’s Wild Peninsula SUP & Snorkel Safari is a unique blend of adventure and relaxation, perfect for those looking to connect with nature. This experience takes you paddling through the pristine lake and sea waters of the Mornington Peninsula, exploring hidden rock pools and soaking in the beauty of the coastline. After your paddle, dive beneath the surface for a guided snorkel where you’ll discover vibrant marine life. The day finishes with a gourmet picnic, making it an ideal mind-body-soul retreat.
Watersports Guru
Watersports Guru’s Mindfulness in the Mangroves
tour on Cudgen Creek is an idyllic escape from the everyday. Glide through calm waters surrounded by lush mangroves as you take in the sights and sounds of native wildlife. Then settle in on top of your board for some mindful meditation. This serene experience invites you to slow down, reconnect with nature, and find tranquillity in a setting that feels worlds apart from daily life.
Flow mOcean
Flow mOcean’s SUP yoga and kayak yoga classes are an experience you won’t want to miss. Start your journey from Manly and paddle to a floating studio where you’ll practise yoga on your stand-up paddleboard, enveloped by the breathtaking harbour. It’s hard to imagine a more perfect way to blend movement, mindfulness and the beauty of Sydney’s waters.
Wajaana Yaam Adventure Tours
For a truly enriching experience, Wajaana Yaam Adventure Tours offers cultural SUP tours led by the Gumbaynggirr community. Paddle through Coffs Harbour’s waterways as you learn about Indigenous heritage, language and connection to the land – an adventure that nourishes both body and spirit.
Want to find out more about the benefits of Stand-up paddleboarding? Check our guide to Mindful Stand Up Paddleboarding.
Image credits:Destination NSW, Wild Adventures Melbourne, Flow mOcean, Water Sports Guru, Wajaana Yaam Adventure Tours
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