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Looking for an exciting water adventure? Try SUPBALL at Manly Kayak Centre—an innovative sport on paddleboards that combines fun, fitness, and friendly competition.
1–2 hours
easy
Family Friendly
No Experience Required
Looking for an exciting water adventure? Try SUPBALL at Manly Kayak Centre—an innovative sport on paddleboards that combines fun, fitness, and friendly competition.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels, including beginners with basic paddling skills
Wildlife
History
Manly Beach has been a hub for surfing and beach culture since the early 20th century, shaping Sydney's coastal recreation scene.
Conservation
The centre promotes eco-friendly paddling practices to minimize environmental impact and preserve the marine ecosystem.
Manly Kayak Centre
Looking for an exciting water adventure? Try SUPBALL at Manly Kayak Centre—an innovative sport on paddleboards that combines fun, fitness, and friendly competition.
Manly Kayak Centre is a water-activity operator based in Manly, New South Wales. The centre specialises in paddle sports and self-drive boat hire, offering a range of experiences including kayak hire, kayak tours, standup paddleboard (SUP) hire, public group SUP lessons, and aluminium-hulled leisure boat hire that requires no licence.
The business runs curated experiences such as Picnic in Paradise and Proposal Picnic, which deliver private beach picnic setups with gourmet catering options and romantic details. Group-focused options include Group Paddle & Picnic events that combine a scenic 30-minute paddle with on-beach catering and optional activities such as yoga and SUP. For family and youth activities, SUPBALL Kids Party sessions are offered for ages 8–16 alongside full SUPBALL Game options for mixed-age groups.
Boat Hire provides self-drive use of a stable aluminium-hulled boat equipped with fishing gear and safety essentials for exploring Sydney Harbour. SUP Hire and many kayak experiences include on-water instruction and gear provided by friendly staff, ensuring beginners receive basic coaching and safety briefings. Bookings accommodate solo adventurers, couples, families, and groups, with tailored options for celebrations, proposals, and casual outings.
The centre focuses on access to Manly’s waterways and nearby exclusive beaches, combining equipment, instruction where noted, and curated picnic experiences to create memorable time-on-water activities.
Location
Manly, NSW
Harbour-front access to beaches
Boat Hire
No licence required
Self-drive aluminium leisure boats
Tours Offered
12 experiences
Kayaks, SUP, boats, picnics
Kids Parties
Ages 8–16
SUPBALL parties and lessons
Book kayak hire, SUP sessions, boat hire or a private picnic — limited spots for bespoke experiences, reserve early.
Wear quick-drying clothes
Ensure you wear clothes that dry quickly in case you fall into the water.
Bring sun protection
Apply waterproof sunscreen and wear a hat or sunglasses for sun safety during the game.
Stay hydrated
Bring water bottles to stay refreshed throughout the activity.
Arrive early
Get there a little before your scheduled time to gear up and warm up.
Quick-drying sportwear
Keeps you comfortable and dry during water play.
summer
Sun protection gear
Protect your skin from UV rays with sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses.
summer
Waterproof sunscreen
Prevents sunburns during prolonged outdoor activity.
summer
Hydration bottle
Stay hydrated throughout the activity.