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Our journey downriver...

Kayak Australia is still in its humble beginnings. Backed by a whole lot of passion, and a love of the outdoors. Our outdoors! And home is picturesque Jamieson in Victoria’s High Country.

Jamieson Caravan Park owner Tom Bennett was looking for new ways to explore the local Jamieson river and Lake Eildon with his family. Leisurely kayaking trips launched right from the park’s front lawn became a favourite adventure model. And eventually, Tom wanted his customers to be able to enjoy the river the same way. The precursor to Kayak Australia was a small fleet of kayaks for hire from the caravan park. As the popularity of the offering bloomed, so did the ideas. To offer affordable kayak rental on lakes and rivers around Australia!

Summer 2024/25 we are sticking close to home. With adventures from our doorstep here in Jamieson. Up and down the Jamieson and Goulburn Rivers, and on placid Lake Eildon. Next year, we will be bringing more locations and partners. And soon, your next adventure will be just around the corner!

As an outdoor adventure company, our values are closely tied to the environment, and the value of individuals spending time in nature. We are committed to:
  • Furthering geographical, and financial accessibility to kayaking.
  • Invested in the accessibility to, and longevity of our natural waterways and environment.
  • Supporting and fostering Australian business growth and production.
  • Encouraging individuals’ responsibility and capacity.
  • and building peoples’ appreciation of nature through memorable experiences.  
As Kayak Australia grows and expands, we will continue to be guided by our core values. In the river we go with the flow. In business, we’ll be paddling hard to remain responsible to our staff, our environment, and our customers.

Our guiding principals.