Canoe/Kayak Hire
Acacia Canoe Sales and Hire operates a rental fleet of up-to-date and well-maintained canoes and kayaks, while our competitive hire rates will allow you to paddle for as long as you want without it costing the earth.
The Fine Print: (please read carefully before booking your craft)
For hire purposes a "day" is an Acacia Canoe Sales and Hire 'business day' (see Contact Details for our business hours) and not an arbitrary 24 hour period. Subject to availability and at our sole discretion, day hire may be extended to boats collected immediately before closing on the day before the hire and returned by opening time on the day after the hire. Those hiring for part of a day should note that the minimum hire charge is our one day rate.
Bookings made more than 48 hours prior to collection attract a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total hire charge or $30.00, whichever is the lesser. Non-payment of this Booking Fee may mean that your booking is not secure.
Hirers are directly responsible for the care, security and appropriate use of hire equipment. No hire craft other than purpose-built white water kayaks are permitted on waterways containing rapids of greater than Grade 1 standard. Canoes and kayaks must NEVER be dragged over any surface. Canoe and kayak seats are only for sitting and should NEVER be stood on. PFD’s and spraydecks must NEVER be used as cushions, dried in direct sunlight or stored at high temperature (eg left in a locked vehicle on a hot day).
All hire equipment must be returned in a clean condition – an additional cleaning fee may be applied to equipment deemed to be returned dirty.
Hirers require an appropriate means of transporting equipment (roof racks, trailer etc) and are responsible for ensuring they comply with all relevant legislative requirements pertaining to the carriage of loads. We reserve the right to refuse supply where we deem that the security of our hire equipment or the safety of other road users may be compromised. For those without roof racks we have two sizes of Solution Traveller soft racks (86cm and 110cm) available for hire. Soft racks are not recommended for carrying craft long distances and hirers should satisfy themselves that the use of this type of rack system will not result in damage to their vehicles. Acacia Canoe Sales and Hire will not be liable for any damage resulting from the fitting or use of soft racks on your vehicle.
Hirers must produce a current Australian state driver’s license as proof of identity and permit the copying of relevant details. Special conditions apply to non-residents of Australia and include production of a valid Passport and International Driver's License – contact us for further information. We reserve the right to require a refundable cash deposit as security for the period of the hire.
A Hire Agreement must be completed and hire charges paid in full before any hire equipment is removed from our premises.
The Boats and Accessories:
Our hire fleet is subject to change, however the following list is reasonably representative of the craft that are currently available:
Touring kayaks (single sit-in) – go to HIRE RATES TABLE
2 x Dagger Discovery 12 – (Length: 380cms, Width: 68cms, Weight: 23kgs, Max load: 125kgs)
1 x Dagger Drifter – (Length: 300cms, Width: 80cms, Weight: 18kgs, Max load: 120kgs)
1 x Necky Manitou 13 – (Length: 390cms, Width: 63cms, Weight: 20.4kgs, Max load: 120kgs) Note: This kayak is NOT available for shallow water use.
hire includes: 1 paddle, 1 PFD, 2 straps
Whitewater kayaks (single sit-in) – EXPERIENCED WHITEWATER PADDLERS ONLY – go to HIRE RATES TABLE
1 x Dagger RPM – (Length: 272cms, Width: 60cms, Weight: 18kgs, Volume: 227lts, Wt Range: 45–-90kgs)
1 x Dagger RPM Max – (Length: 279cms, Width: 65cms, Weight: 19kgs, Volume: 284lts, Wt Range: 80–-115kgs)
1 x Dagger Redline – (Length: 259cms, Width: 64cms, Weight: 19kgs, Volume: 246lts, Wt Range: 65–-100kgs)
1 x Dagger GT 8.1 – (Length: 249cms, Width: 64.8cms, Weight: 20kgs, Volume: 288lts, Wt Range: 65–-105kgs)
hire includes: 1 paddle, 1 PFD, 1 spraydeck, 1 helmet, 2 straps
Sea kayaks (single sit-in with rudder) – HIRES SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
1 x Prijon Kodiak – (Length: 518cms, Width: 59cms, Weight: 28kgs, Max load: 150kgs)
1 x Dagger Apostle – (Length: 518cms, Width: 60cms, Weight: 31.5kgs, Max load: 145kgs)
1 x QK Penguin – (Length: 480cms, Width: 61cms, Weight: 26kgs, Max load: 135kgs)
hire includes: 1 paddle, 1 PFD, 1 spraydeck, 1 leash, 2 straps
Tandem touring craft (sit-in) – go to HIRE RATES TABLE
Kayaks:
1 x QK Sprite II – (Length: 450cms, Width: 82cms, Weight: 32kgs, Max load: 200kgs)
hire includes: 2 paddles, 2 PFD’s, 2 straps
Canoes:
1 x Pelican Colorado – (Length: 472cms, Width: 94cms, Weight: 32kgs, Max load: 363kgs)
1 x Safari Rover 15 – (Length: 445cms, Width: 92cms, Weight: 38kgs, Max load: 295kgs)
1 x Old Town Guide 147 – (Length: 440cms, Width: 97cms, Weight: 33.5kgs, Max load: 401kgs)
1 x Coleman Expedition 166 – (Length: 503cms, Width: 89cms, Weight: 41kgs, Max load: 409kgs)
hire includes: 2 paddles, 2 PFD’s, 2 straps (1 storage drum per canoe available on request)
Note (1): Paddling accessories may be hired separately for $5 each per day, however preference is always given to canoe/kayak hirers.
Note (2): Straps are supplied only for securing craft to roof rack bars. Those not using roof racks must supply their own ropes or straps.
So What Now?
Well, just figure out how long you need your boat for and contact us for a quote and/or booking. If you don’t know where to go then you can find some suggestions in our Flat Water Trips and White Water Trips pages.