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Propose by Paddle: a Secret Seaside Picnic Laid Out from Manly Wharf
A four-hour kayak hire from Manly Kayak Centre that delivers a secluded beach picnic—rose petals, a personalised message in the sand and chilled bubbles—designed as a surprise proposal.
Propose by Paddle: a Secret Seaside Picnic Laid Out from Manly Wharf.
The Proposal Picnic from Manly is a curated surprise: you arrive at Manly Kayak Centre on Manly Wharf, head out on an easy paddle of roughly 30 minutes, and discover a secluded beach set with rose petals, a four-word message written in the sand and chilled bubbles to toast the moment.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Secluded beach setup for the proposal
The experience culminates on a quiet stretch of sand where a personalised message (up to four words) is written for your partner and rose petals surround a prepared picnic—everything staged to create a private, cinematic moment.
Choice of gourmet catering
Your package includes a choice between a luxury hand-crafted Antipasto Box or a fresh Seafood Platter, presented as part of the beach picnic to make the celebration feel indulgent and effortless.
Deluxe romance package and bubbles on ice
The deluxe package brings fresh rose petals and a bottle of bubbles chilled on ice, completing a concise, thoughtfully arranged setup intended to heighten the surprise and the toast that follows.
What the day feels like
How the surprise unfolds
You check in at Manly Kayak Centre on Manly Wharf at your booking time, the staff kit you out and brief a simple map; then you paddle—about 30 minutes—to a recommended beach where the picnic is already laid out, allowing the proposal itself to happen as a quiet, planned revelation.
THE MOMENT
Secluded beach setup for the proposal
The experience culminates on a quiet stretch of sand where a personalised message (up to four words) is written for your partner and rose petals surround a prepared picnic—everything staged to create a private, cinematic moment.
THE FOOD
Choice of gourmet catering
Your package includes a choice between a luxury hand-crafted Antipasto Box or a fresh Seafood Platter, presented as part of the beach picnic to make the celebration feel indulgent and effortless.
THE TOUCHES
Deluxe romance package and bubbles on ice
The deluxe package brings fresh rose petals and a bottle of bubbles chilled on ice, completing a concise, thoughtfully arranged setup intended to heighten the surprise and the toast that follows.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Available seven days a week with departures at 12:00pm and 1:00pm; the kayak hire included in the package is for 4 hours and the recommended beach is about a 30‑minute paddle from the wharf.
The Proposal Picnic package is priced at $695 and includes kayak hire for four hours, your choice of a luxury antipasto box or a fresh seafood platter, a personalised four-word message in the sand and the deluxe romance package with rose petals and a bottle of bubbles.
Arrive at Manly Kayak Centre on Manly Wharf at your booking time; staff will prepare equipment and explain the route to the suggested beach.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How much does the Proposal Picnic cost?
The package costs $695.
How long is kayak hire included for?
Kayak hire is included for 4 hours as part of the package.
When can we book this experience?
The Proposal Picnic runs seven days a week with available departures at 12pm and 1pm.
Where do we meet to start the outing?
You meet at Manly Kayak Centre on Manly Wharf at your booking time for check-in and a map briefing.
How far is the paddle to the picnic beach?
The suggested beach is approximately a 30-minute paddle from the wharf.
What does the package include?
The package includes kayak hire for four hours, your choice of a luxury Antipasto Box or a Fresh Seafood Platter, a personalised four-word message in the sand, fresh rose petals and a bottle of bubbles on ice.