Canning River Kayaking: Guided Half-Day Tour Western Australia

Double kayaks, a guide, and three hours among paperbark trees on the Canning River

A three-hour guided kayak on the Canning River in Western Australia using stable double kayaks, with all gear, a safety briefing and a brief lesson included. Choose morning or afternoon departure. The trip starts at Kent Street Weir and paddles upstream through Canning Regional Park, where a guide points out birdlife and the history of this suburban retreat. Public transport stops are nearby. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

The experience

You paddle a stable double kayak upstream from Kent Street Weir into Canning Regional Park, away from the city noise. The guide leads the route and points out the paperbark trees and bird life along the river as you go. A professional guide runs the trip, and you get a safety briefing and a short kayak lesson before you leave the weir, so even if you've never paddled before, you'll know what to do. Life jackets in all sizes are provided, along with paddles and everything else you need to get on the water.

The three-hour paddle is split into morning and afternoon options, so you can fit it around the rest of your day. The river itself is the main event. It doesn't feel like you're in the suburbs, even though you are. Birdlife is abundant, and the guide shares the history of the place as you paddle. Specialized infant seats are available if you're bringing very young children, though any child on the trip needs to stay with an adult.

What’s included

• Stable double kayak.
• paddle.
• life jacket in all sizes.
• professional guide.
• safety briefing.
• brief kayak lesson.
• specialized infant seats available on request.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturday and SundayDepartures at 09:00 and 13:00

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AgesAdult (4 and older) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 24

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Rivergods Kayak Adventures

Is this one for you?You operate the kayak yourself with a partner, guided by a professional who sets the pace and shares the river's history and wildlife. This suits anyone who wants to paddle rather than watch, needs instruction to get started, or prefers a shared boat and a guided route over paddling solo.

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Top questions

What's the Canning River like to paddle on?

The Canning River in this section is calm and suitable for beginners. You paddle upstream from Kent Street Weir through Canning Regional Park, surrounded by paperbark trees and birdlife, in a setting that feels remote despite being in the suburbs.

Do I need kayaking experience to join?

No experience is required. You get a safety briefing and a brief kayak lesson before the paddle starts, and the guide leads the route. The trip is described as a great introduction to kayaking.

What's included in the three hours?

The kayak, paddle, life jacket, safety briefing and brief lesson are all included. You're paddling a stable double kayak, so you share it with one other person.

Can I bring my young child?

Yes. Children must be accompanied by an adult on the paddle. Specialized infant seats are available if you need one.

How do I get to Kent Street Weir?

Public transportation options are available nearby. The weir is the starting point for the paddle upstream.