SOUTH PERTH WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Paddle the Swan: Stand‑Up Sessions from South Perth’s Funcats Watersports
A concise guide to hiring stand‑up paddleboards on the Swan River—what to expect, how long you can go out, and the operator details you need to plan a summer paddle.
Paddle the Swan: Stand‑Up Sessions from South Perth’s Funcats Watersports.
Experience the thrill of Stand Up Paddle Boarding on the Swan River with Funcats Watersports in South Perth—an active, outdoorsy way to sightsee, keep fit and enjoy a Perth summer day.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Swan River scenery
Paddling takes place on the Swan River along the South Perth foreshore, offering a waterborne way to take in the city’s riverscape while you work your core and balance.
Easy to learn, effective fitness
Stand Up Paddle Boarding is described as a rapidly popular outdoor recreation that’s enjoyable and a great way to keep fit—suitable for fitness‑minded paddlers or anyone after a leisurely sightseeing outing.
Short hires from a local operator
Funcats Watersports offers short‑form SUP hire so you can choose a one‑hour or two‑hour session to suit your schedule and energy level.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
Launch from Funcats Watersports and step out onto the Swan River for an uncomplicated, active hour or two of paddling—part workout, part waterfront sightseeing—as you feel the board steady beneath you and scan the river for city views.
THE SETTING
Swan River scenery
Paddling takes place on the Swan River along the South Perth foreshore, offering a waterborne way to take in the city’s riverscape while you work your core and balance.
THE ACTIVITY
Easy to learn, effective fitness
Stand Up Paddle Boarding is described as a rapidly popular outdoor recreation that’s enjoyable and a great way to keep fit—suitable for fitness‑minded paddlers or anyone after a leisurely sightseeing outing.
THE ACCESS
Short hires from a local operator
Funcats Watersports offers short‑form SUP hire so you can choose a one‑hour or two‑hour session to suit your schedule and energy level.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this works best for—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Hours of operation are listed as 9:00am–5:00pm.
Short hires are available in one‑hour and two‑hour blocks; published rates are 1 Hour Hire: $27.50 and 2 Hour Hire: $44.
The service is run by Funcats Watersports on the South Perth foreshore.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Who operates the SUP hire?
Funcats Watersports operates the SUP hire on the Swan River in South Perth.
What hire durations are offered?
One‑hour and two‑hour hire options are offered.
How much does a hire cost?
Published rates are 1 Hour Hire: $27.50 and 2 Hour Hire: $44.
When can I hire a SUP?
Hours of operation are 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Is SUP good for fitness or sightseeing?
Yes—Stand Up Paddle Boarding is described as both an enjoyable recreational activity and a great way to keep fit, suitable for fitness enthusiasts or for leisurely sightseeing on the river.