Spend 90 minutes paddling Narrabeen Lagoon with a guide who tailors the route to your ability. Cruise mangrove creeks, hop sandbanks for a dip, and learn basic SUP skills while watching waterbirds and sandstone edges glide by.
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The morning opens on glassy water: a slow swell breathes under your board, the mangroves throwing cool shadow lines across the lagoon. Guides line up the group, adjust leashes and lifejackets, and you push off toward a narrow creek where sandstone edges and low sandbanks punctuate the water. The air smells faintly of salt and eucalyptus; birds call from the shoreline as the board bobbles beneath you.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours (90 minutes)
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; basic balance and light paddling endurance recommended
Wildlife
History
The lagoon is on the traditional land of the Guringai peoples and has been used for fishing and travel for thousands of years; modern use blends recreation with conservation.
Conservation
This estuary is sensitive to runoff and disturbance—follow guide instructions, avoid trampling vegetation, and pack out all rubbish to protect the mangrove and bird habitats.
Reserve your spot on the Guided Step-Up Paddle Board Tour of Narrabeen Lagoon today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive 20 minutes early
Give yourself time for check-in, a safety briefing, and to get fitted into a lifejacket—late starts cut into calm-morning conditions.
Wear grippy water shoes
Traction matters when stepping on wet sandbanks or climbing back onto your board after a dip.
Secure electronics in float cases
Phones and keys should go in a small dry bag or floating case to avoid loss if you tip.
Watch the tide chart
Lower tides expose sandbanks for easy stops; higher tides make creek exploration smoother—ask your guide which route they’ll choose.
Quick-dry shorts or leggings
Dries fast and won’t chafe during a 90-minute paddle.
summer
Water shoes
Protects feet on rocky or sandy banks and improves traction when reboarding.
Reef-safe sunscreen & hat
Sun protection is critical on open water with reflective glare.
summer
Small dry bag or floating phone case
Keeps keys, phone and snacks dry and prevents them from sinking.