CRONULLA WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Gunnamatta Bay by Kayak: Self‑rentals from Cronulla SUP
Rent a single kayak in Gunnamatta Bay with Cronulla Standup Paddleboard Shop & School — rates and booking options are listed for 1‑hour through full‑day rentals.
Gunnamatta Bay by Kayak: Self‑rentals from Cronulla SUP.
Cronulla’s kayak rental offering places you on the water of Gunnamatta Bay through Cronulla Standup Paddleboard Shop & School, letting paddlers take a personally rented kayak for fixed periods from short one‑hour sessions up to full‑day hires.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Local shop run by a former competitor
Cronulla SUP was founded in 2009 by local surfer and former WQS competitor Todd 'Mingo' Mingramm; the shop’s coaching team includes the first fully qualified standup paddleboard coaches in Australia.
Modern rental fleet
The operator notes they use the latest models and equipment, so renters are provided contemporary kayaks and related gear when they hire.
Launch from Gunnamatta Bay
Rentals are offered for use in Gunnamatta Bay, giving paddlers straightforward access to sheltered local waters for the duration of their hire.
What the day feels like
What the rental feels like
You arrive at the shop, sign the necessary forms, collect a kayak and paddle, and take that craft into Gunnamatta Bay for the booked block of time — from one hour up to a six‑hour full day — returning the equipment at the end of the hire.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Wear clothes suited for swimming — board shorts or swimwear are specified — and be prepared to sign an indemnity form (a parent must sign for U/18s).
Arrive and be ready to paddle 15 minutes before your booking to complete paperwork and gear collection.
Several hire lengths are offered: 1 hour, 2 hours, half day (3 hours) and full day (6 hours); online booking is available for 1‑hour hires while other durations may require a phone booking.
Renters must be confident swimmers able to swim 100 metres unassisted; ages 15 and under require adult accompaniment.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What rental lengths are available and how much do they cost?
Available hires include 1 hour ($35), 2 hours ($50), a half‑day (3 hours, $60) and a full day (6 hours, $70).
How do I book a kayak?
1‑hour rentals can be booked online; 2‑hour, half‑day and full‑day hires are arranged by calling the shop.
When should I arrive before my booking?
You should arrive and be ready to paddle 15 minutes before your booking time.
Are there swimming or age requirements?
Renters must be confident swimmers able to swim 100 metres unassisted; renters aged 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Is there any paperwork or clothing requirement?
An indemnity form must be signed (if under 18 the form must be signed by a parent) and renters must wear clothing suited for swimming such as board shorts or swimwear.