Lazy Paddles
Lazy Paddles
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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At Lazy Paddles we believe the best way to experience nature is up close from a kayak. That's why we provide world class kayak tours and kayak hire for everybody. Lazy Paddles been a part of the Tea Gardens community for nearly two decades. We have grown to become the premier outdoor activity provider in the area. Our tours are so popular many customers return every year. We launch from Anzac Park in Tea Gardens all year round, we are not always on-site and pre-booking is required.
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Gerry-Angie
Wickham St Paul, UK6 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
We had a brilliant day kayaking on Myall Lake with Darren. The weather was perfect and the lake calm. We saw jumping fish, black swans, eagles, pelicans, and much more. Darren’s knowledge of the lake, surrounding area and history made the trip even more enjoyable. The snacks at the rest point were most welcome and delicious. Thanks Darren for a great day.
Written 15 February 2024
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Thanks for taking time to review. I had a lovely morning paddling on Myall Lakes with you. Regards Darren
Written 2 April 2024
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Kylie A
Greater Sydney, Australia3 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
The whole family loved this amazing kayak tour. Darren was a brilliant guide, sharing info about flora and fauna and the history of the area.
The paddling was easy and the views and experience was fantastic. Morning tea was a lovely break on the beach before heading back. We loved going in through the mangroves and seeing them from the inside.
The paddling was easy and the views and experience was fantastic. Morning tea was a lovely break on the beach before heading back. We loved going in through the mangroves and seeing them from the inside.
Written 11 December 2023
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Thanks for your lovely review. I had a fun morning paddling with you all. Thanks Darren
Written 13 December 2023
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Sylvia W
1 contribution
Sept 2023 • Family
Darren was excellent and showed his genuine passion for giving a great experience of kayaking to his customers. His instructions were clear, had a deep knowledge of the flora and fauna and accommodated some of us who couldn't swim. I highly recommend this experience and would come back again.
Written 2 October 2023
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Thanks for your review and for joining us on a guided kayak tour. Thanks Darren
Written 20 November 2023
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paddletragic
Sydney11 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
Such a fabulous experience paddling around the Myall Lakes Tea Gardens with Darren.
My husband and I really enjoyed this trip. The double kayak was very comfortable and ‘top of the range’ with backrests and plenty of room. Extremely stable too.
Darren has an extremely relaxed and helpful manner.. with great attention to safety and was extremely knowledgeable about this area... in terms of history and also water and weather conditions.
We stopped on one of the islands for a morning tea break.
We so enjoyed this and can highly recommend to all who visit Tea Gardens.
Thanks Darren.
My husband and I really enjoyed this trip. The double kayak was very comfortable and ‘top of the range’ with backrests and plenty of room. Extremely stable too.
Darren has an extremely relaxed and helpful manner.. with great attention to safety and was extremely knowledgeable about this area... in terms of history and also water and weather conditions.
We stopped on one of the islands for a morning tea break.
We so enjoyed this and can highly recommend to all who visit Tea Gardens.
Thanks Darren.
Written 1 November 2020
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Robert M
1 contribution
Apr 2022
Our family had a great time on the 2 hour kayak on the Myall River with Lazy Paddles. Darren is an excellent guide, with good local knowledge and made us felt at ease on the river. We highly recommend Lazy Paddles for any river tours.
Written 11 April 2022
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It's fantastic to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us. Hope to see you again soon. Thanks Darren
Written 21 April 2023
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Kristy J
Long Jetty, Australia1 contribution
Jan 2021 • Family
My partner and I had a fantastic time, great place and cost was good for the experience.
We initially had to reschedule days and was able to do so without any issues.
Jess the guide was super friendly, knowledgeable an even packed everyone on the tour drinks and a snack. Jess took photos and shared them with us as a lovely keepsake .
This was our first time in Tea Gardens and would definitely recommend Lazy Paddles to anyone visiting the area.
Thanks heaps guys we will be back next visit to Tea Gardens ☺
We initially had to reschedule days and was able to do so without any issues.
Jess the guide was super friendly, knowledgeable an even packed everyone on the tour drinks and a snack. Jess took photos and shared them with us as a lovely keepsake .
This was our first time in Tea Gardens and would definitely recommend Lazy Paddles to anyone visiting the area.
Thanks heaps guys we will be back next visit to Tea Gardens ☺
Written 8 January 2021
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Thanks! We love hearing from customers about their experience on the Myall River. Regards Jess
Written 21 April 2023
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Maria T
Kellyville, Australia56 contributions
Oct 2020 • Family
Just so peaceful.
The operators were lovely!
We did a guided tour and also hired kayaks on another day and cruised the Myall ourselves!
Really easy paddle and relaxing for all fitness levels.
Thoroughly recommend!
The operators were lovely!
We did a guided tour and also hired kayaks on another day and cruised the Myall ourselves!
Really easy paddle and relaxing for all fitness levels.
Thoroughly recommend!
Written 9 October 2020
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Thanks for your lovely review - so pleased you were able to experience the tour and explore the river on your own by hiring a kayak. Thanks again, Jessica
Written 19 October 2020
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Sacha J
7 contributions
June 2020 • Family
Lovely relaxing way to start the day, with a paddle around some beautiful waterways. The dolphins at the start of the tour were a special treat.
The winter weather meant calm water and not too hot for paddling.
Jessica and Darren (tour guides) were lovely - patient and very personable.
The winter weather meant calm water and not too hot for paddling.
Jessica and Darren (tour guides) were lovely - patient and very personable.
Written 29 June 2020
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Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review. So pleased you enjoyed the river on a beautiful calm day. Thanks again, Jessica and Darren
Written 29 June 2020
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Claudia W
Mudgee, Australia10 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
We have been coming to Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest for the past 7 years. We have a boat and spend a lot of time on the river but this was the first time we decided to take a kayak tour. It was a perfect day, a bit overcast and not to windy. Jess and Darren were fabulous hosts who warmly welcomed us and made sure we knew what we were doing. Jess took us out on the water, it was a perfect pace, just the right amount of commentary and local knowledge. The paddling was an easy level for my mum (70) and my boys (9&12) in double kayaks. 2hrs was a nice amount of time.
I would highly recommend this tour for fun, value for money and unique experience on the river!!!
I would highly recommend this tour for fun, value for money and unique experience on the river!!!
Written 10 January 2020
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Thank you so much for your lovely review of our Myall River Discovery Tour! So pleased you and your family enjoyed paddling with us - hope to see you on your next visit to Tea Gardens! Thanks again, Jessica
Written 12 January 2020
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Pat K
Toronto, Canada8 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
Wonderful 2 hours kayaking among the mangroves and enjoying the black swans, cormorants, heron and the dolphin at the end. Darren was a very helpful and informative guide. I appreciated the instructions and tips on paddling before setting out too. What surprised me is also the number of beautiful photos he took and emailed us right after the trip. They were a all complimentary. I would do the half day tour next time in Tea Garden.
Written 15 March 2020
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Hi Pat, Thanks for the lovely review. I was a pleasure taking for a paddle on the Myall River. I am so pleased you had a great time. I look forward to paddling with you again in the future.
Thanks
Darren
Written 16 March 2020
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How much is the guided your and how long?
Written 10 March 2019
Lazy Paddles
Tea Gardens, Australia
Sorry for the delay in answering you. Or tours start from $50 per adult for our 2 hour Myall River tour. Other tours are also available.
Written 29 May 2019
Hi Amanda. Yes we do gift vouchers. They can be for tours or hire or just an amount to be spent on either. Please email us or give us a call on 0412 832 220 to discuss your requirements. Thanks for your question - have a great day!
Written 8 January 2017
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