COLDSTREAM WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Two Hours Adrift on Coldstream’s Kal Beach: Floating Mats for Swimming, Tanning and Doing Very Little
A two-hour rental of a JOBE Manta floating water mat at Kalavida Surf Shop — ideal for swimming, tanning or simply drifting just steps from the beach; mats are easy to set up and can link together.
Two Hours Adrift on Coldstream’s Kal Beach: Floating Mats for Swimming, Tanning and Doing Very Little.
Relax on a floating water mat for two hours—swim, tan, or just chill. The JOBE Manta mats are designed to be easy to inflate, connectable to other mats, and usable right from Kal Beach or taken away when availability allows, making this a straightforward way to spend sunlit time on the water in Coldstream.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
JOBE Manta: built to link, anchor and inflate fast
The Manta mats include four anchor points, a zipper for connecting multiple mats and a self‑inflating valve to make setup quick and simple — the operator supplies JOBE Manta or Mini Manta models and life vests/PFDs with rentals.
Feet to sand: launch steps from Kal Beach
Kalavida Surf Shop keeps the mats just footsteps from the beach so you can walk straight from sand to float; takeaway rentals are possible on a judged basis and the staff will help load mats when they accommodate a takeaway request.
Two hours of unfussy sun and water time
The experience is deliberately unstructured — two hours to float, swim, tan or play — with simple rules in place (for example, pets are not permitted on rental floating mats).
What the day feels like
What it actually feels like
Two hours on a wide, low‑profile float: inflate (or take a self‑inflating valve mat), step aboard from the sand, clip mats together if you want company, strap a life vest if desired, then drift, splash and sunbathe. The setup is intentionally minimal so the session stays about being on the water rather than near it.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from two hours on a floating mat — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Rentals are for up to two hours per session.
Kalavida supplies JOBE Manta or Mini Manta floating mats and life vests/PFDs with rentals.
Takeaway requests are considered based on availability, rental duration and time of the week; staff will assist with loading if the request is approved.
Mats are staged just footsteps from Kal Beach for immediate water access.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the rental?
Up to two hours per rental.
What type of mat will I get?
The operator provides JOBE Manta or Mini Manta floating water mats.
Are life vests provided?
Yes — life vests/PFDs are supplied with the mat rental.
Can I connect multiple mats together?
Yes — the Manta mats include a zipper to connect multiple mats and have four anchor points for linking and securing.
Can I take the mat away from the beach?
Takeaway rentals are judged based on availability, duration and time of the week; if approved, staff will help load and get you on your way.
Are pets allowed on rental floating mats?
No — pets are not permitted on rental floating mats.