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Canoes Plus Kayak School is Australia’s leading Canoe and Kayak education facility. We make each course an experience you won’t forget. Nobody does it better!!

Our attention to detail, flexibility and the desire to make each course an experience you won’t forget, make Canoes Plus Kayak School THE place to learn all the necessary skills to ensure every paddle trip is a safe and enjoyable day out. From Quick Start and i-paddle we also tailor courses to suit, coach at an elite level, as well as coach and accredit Coast to Coast athletes (level 2). We can teach you to Race! For slalom, Wildwater or Coast to Coast. Get in now and start training for next year. Update skills, or organize an early assessment...

We are also the on-water specialist for your School or club excursions, journeys and experiences. Plan your school program or journey with us - we can deliver one day or multi-day adventures. We can offer multi-sport trips including hiking or biking or a pure water-based adventure tailored for outdoor education or Duke of Ed programs. Students will utilize their experiences to deliver real world outcomes from building resilience and confidence and responsibility, to dealing with community living, cooking their own food, and group problem solving. Check out our School Adventure Experiences...

09/10/2026

Our team prepares for wilderness trips with a rigorous process that ensures both skill development and safety. Every packraft journey involves meticulous gear checks and route planning. We believe the best way to build confidence on the water is through high-quality instruction paired with real river experience. Beyond the technical training, we prioritize unique comforts like gourmet meals at the side of the river. Visit www.learntokayak.net to explore our upcoming courses and expeditions.

04/10/2026

Packrafting is uniquely suited for navigating diverse water environments, from local rapids to remote wilderness rivers. We focus on building your confidence through expert instruction in safety and paddling technique. Our guided trips across Victoria combine skill development with the added experience of gourmet riverside meals. Explore our range of courses and guided adventures at www.learntokayak.net.

30/09/2026

Feeling hesitant about paddling whitewater? Our packraft courses and guided trips on Victoria's rivers are designed to build your confidence. Expert guides provide top-notch instruction and safety, ensuring you develop essential skills. Beyond the learning, experience unique moments like gourmet meals by the river. It's the perfect way to gain water confidence and enjoy the adventure.

29/09/2026

PACKRAFTING & WHITEWATER SKILLS DAYS — LEARN IT. REPEAT IT. OWN IT.

Good instruction is more than demonstrating a technique. It’s about creating learning that lasts.

Our Skills Days focus on repeatable, transferable skills — helping you understand a technique, practise it correctly, receive feedback, and repeat it until you can reproduce it independently.

We focus on the why as well as the how, developing your understanding of boat control, river dynamics, movement and decision-making. These principles transfer across packrafts, kayaks, canoes and other craft — and across different rivers and environments.

You’ll learn from Dita Pahl, a Paddle Australia Senior Instructor in all craft — the highest instructor qualification available. Dita is a five-time World Champion, long-time Whitewater Slalom Coach, and holds Swiftwater Rescue and Wilderness First Aid qualifications. With more than 25 years teaching, coaching and leading river trips, she understands how to turn instruction into skills that stick.

The goal is simple:

Learn it. Practise it. Understand it. Repeat it. Own it.

So when you’re back on the river without an instructor beside you, the skill is still there.

Any boat. Any paddler. Skills that stick.

Upcoming Beginner & Intermediate Clinic Dates:
Oct 4 • Nov 8 • Nov 18 • Dec 13

28/09/2026

Looking to build water confidence without prior paddling experience? Our Mitchell River Gourmet Packraft Experience is designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Enjoy expert safety instruction on Victoria rivers combined with unique gourmet meals served right by the river's edge.

27/09/2026

Trying to decide between a wilderness expedition and a guided instruction trip on Victoria rivers? Consider what you want to achieve. If building fundamental paddling confidence with expert safety guidance is your goal, our packraft courses are ideal. For a mix of skill-building and unique gourmet meals by the river edge, explore our specialized trips. www.learntokayak.net

22/09/2026

Did you know that some packrafting trips combine wilderness adventure with culinary delights? Our unique experiences on Victoria's rivers offer not just expert instruction and safety, but also gourmet meals prepared by the river's edge. Build your confidence with our guides and discover the joy of paddling with exceptional food. Learn more about our upcoming courses and trips.

18/09/2026

Did you know that packrafts are designed for stability and maneuverability on moving water? The answer makes them ideal for both beginners and experienced paddlers tackling Victoria rivers. Our expert guides provide essential instruction on safety and technique, helping you build confidence on every trip. Enjoy unique experiences featuring gourmet meals by the river.

16/09/2026

Jumping Creek to Warrandyte Handicap - Race 3. This Sunday Sept 20. Briefing at 9am at Jumping Creek Reserve. Start time 9.45am. Entry fee $10

11/09/2026

Mastering proper paddling posture and edge control is essential for tackling Victoria rivers safely. Our packraft courses focus on building your confidence through expert instruction. For those looking to combine skill development with unique river experiences, check out www.learntokayak.net to plan your next journey.

Address

Unit 1, 543 Cooper Street
Epping, VIC
3076

Telephone

+61414981684

Website

http://www.learntokayak.net/

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