Kayak Instruction

At Penrith Whitewater Stadium we have experienced instructors who can teach you all about kayaking, build your confidence and broaden your paddling horizons. Kayak instruction is offered either as private lessons or group courses and can be booked directly with the Penrith Whitewater Stadium. If you would like to learn a new and exciting sport at one of the World’s best facilities then why not give kayaking a try!

Private Instruction

Are you interested in kayaking and would like to give it a try?

During a private instruction, we will work with you to determine how best to meet your specific needs. This may include one-on-one instruction, with a small group, or instruction in an area not covered by one of our group instruction courses.

Adventure Level: Low to High.
We recommend you be physically fit and be confident in the water.
Minimum Age: 12 years
Duration: 1 or 2 hours
Experience: No experience necessary

Individual prices:
1-hour private instruction: $110.00 per person
2-hour private instruction: $195.00 per person

Group prices: Bring a friend or family member to share the experience!
1-hour private instruction: $110.00 per person, then $70.00 per additional person
2-hour private instruction: $195.00 per person, then $130.00 per additional person

Group Instruction

Our most popular form of instruction are the group instruction courses. We offer 4 levels of group instruction courses from beginner to advanced. You will learn in a group with a minimum of 3-12 people of similar skills and experience to yourself.

Beginner Flatwater

Would you like to become a whitewater paddler and are ready for a new challenge? Flatwater provides a controlled environment to start learning the many skills necessary to paddle on whitewater. The course will begin on flatwater and progress to moving water.

Adventure Level: Moderate
We recommend you be physically fit, a strong swimmer and be confident in the water.
Minimum Age: 12 years
Duration: 2 days, 9am – 3pm each day
Experience: No experience necessary
Price: $500.00 per person

Beginner Movingwater

Have you mastered flatwater and would like to try moving water? Most of the course will take place on moving water to enable you to learn and consolidate the skills necessary to control your boat on whitewater.

Adventure Level: Moderate to High
We recommend you be physically fit, a strong swimmer and be confident in moving water.
Minimum Age: 12 years
Duration: 2 days, 9am – 3pm each day
Experience: Completed the Beginner Flatwater course or have paddled a kayak 5 to 10 times in the last year. The ability to roll on flatwater is highly recommended.
Price: $500.00 per person

Beginner Whitewater

Are you ready to take on the challenge of Grade 3 whitewater? The course will begin with a review of skills on flatwater and moving water before concentrating on whitewater skills.

Adventure Level: High
We recommend you be physically fit, a strong swimmer and be very confident in moving water.
Minimum Age: 12 years
Duration: 2 days. 9am – 3pm each day
Experience: Completed the Beginner Moving Water course or have paddled a kayak on Grade 2 whitewater 5 to 10 times in the last year. The ability to roll on moving water is highly recommended.
Price: $500.00 per person

Whitewater Quickstart

Are you in a hurry to get out on the whitewater? This course combines the elements of the Beginner Flatwater, Moving water and Whitewater courses to offer confident learners a quicker than average way to paddle on Grade 3 whitewater.

Adventure Level: High
We recommend you be physically fit, a strong swimmer and be very confident in moving water.
Minimum Age: 12 years
Duration: 4 days, 9am – 3pm each day
Experience: Previous kayaking experience is very desirable.
Price: $800.00 per person

Novice Whitewater

Would you like to consolidate your whitewater paddling skills and build your confidence? This course will begin with a review of skills on flatwater and moving water before concentrating on whitewater skills.

Adventure Level: High.
We recommend you be physically fit, a strong swimmer and be very confident in moving water.
Minimum Age: 12 years
Duration: 2 days. 9am – 3pm each day
Experience: Completed the Beginner Whitewater or Whitewater Quickstart or have paddled a kayak in Grade 2-3 whitewater 5 to 10 times in the last year. The ability to roll on Grade 3 whitewater is highly recommended.
Price: $500.00 per person

Intermediate Whitewater

Have you mastered the basics of whitewater paddling and are ready for the next challenge? This course will begin with a review of skills on flatwater and moving water before concentrating on learning new whitewater skills.

Adventure Level: High.
We recommend you be physically fit, a strong swimmer and be very confident in moving water.
Minimum Age: 12 years
Duration: 2 days. 9am – 3pm each day
Experience: Completed the Novice Whitewater course or have paddled a kayak on Grade 3 whitewater a number of times in the last year. The ability to roll consistently on Grade 3 whitewater is highly recommended.
Price: $500.00 per person

Advanced Whitewater

The sky’s the limit! Our instructors will help you unlock your potential and take your paddling to exciting new heights. This course will begin with a review of skills on flatwater and moving water before concentrating on advanced whitewater skills.

Adventure Level: High
We recommend you be physically fit, a strong swimmer and be very confident in moving water.
Minimum Age: 12 years
Duration: 2 days. 9am – 3pm each day
Experience: Completed the Intermediate Whitewater course or have paddled a kayak regularly on Grade 3 whitewater in the last year. The ability to roll consistently on Grade 3 whitewater is required.
Price: $500.00 per person