Paddleboard Wellness with What'SUP Cairns in Queensland

Cairns City•easy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

3 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for participants with basic physical fitness; balance and core strength help but beginners can join.

Overview

What’SUP Cairns offers a transformative 3-hour paddleboarding session that weaves adventure therapy and emotional healing. Join Allie Chadburn on Queensland’s calm coastal waters to reconnect, heal, and find resilience through the flow of water and shared experience.

Cairns City, Queensland

Suicide prevention/wellness

Water therapy

Wellness

Select participants and date

Date

Thu, Oct 30

Travelers

Adventure Photos

About This Adventure

Join Allie Chadburn for a transformative 3-hour paddle boarding experience that blends adventure therapy with heartfelt healing. Ideal for large and small groups, this unique session uses the flow of water to foster connection and personal growth, helping participants navigate life's challenges while discovering joy and resilience together.

Duration

3 Hour water activity

About

Great for large groups
Business connection days
NDIS self managed
Mental health and wellness groups
Community groups
School groups
Family groups

Spend 3 hours with Allie Chadburn owner of What'SUP Cairns paddle. Allie lost her only daughter to suicide and spent 4 years in disbelief searching for answers of WHAT NOW! She shares her tools for healing and uses paddle boarding for adventure therapy and the flow of the water heals the heart and helps oneself to find happiness again.

includes:

All equipment with land and water lesson with a 3 hour guide where we break down life while we paddle. The paddle board is the talking stick so to speak.

large groups of 17

small groups of 10

Adventure Tips

Arrive hydrated and rested

Paddleboarding requires core engagement and focus; ensure you’re well-hydrated to maintain energy over the 3-hour session.

Wear sun protection

Queensland’s sun can be intense—apply reef-safe sunscreen and wear a hat or UV-protective clothing to avoid sunburn during your time on the water.

Comfortable, flexible clothing recommended

Opt for lightweight, quick-dry gear to stay comfortable both on and off the board during guided reflections and paddling.

Be open to emotional honesty

This experience encourages sharing and vulnerability; prepare to engage in reflective and supportive group conversations.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Rainbow lorikeets frequenting the coastal trees
Occasional pods of bottlenose dolphins offshore

History

Cairns was established in 1876 and remains an important gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, blending indigenous culture with modern outdoor lifestyles.

Conservation

Local efforts focus on preserving sensitive marine and mangrove habitats, encouraging low-impact water activities like paddleboarding to protect waterways.