Guided Kayak Tour | Perth Wine Region & Mandoon Estate
Guided Kayak Tour | Perth Wine Region & Mandoon Estate
Mandoon Estate, Middle Swan River, Woodbridge Park.
Discover Perth’s renowned wine region from a completely different perspective on a guided kayak tour through the beautiful Swan Valley.
This unique experience combines gentle paddling, local history, and stunning natural scenery, offering a relaxed and memorable way to explore one of Western Australia’s most iconic regions.
Your adventure begins at Mandoon Estate, where you’ll meet your friendly and experienced guides. Before getting on the water, your guide will provide a clear and easy-to-follow safety briefing, along with basic paddling instruction. No prior kayaking experience is required, and the tour is specifically designed to be enjoyable and stress-free for first-time paddlers and beginners. Our guides are there to support you throughout the journey, ensuring everyone feels confident and comfortable before setting off.
All essential equipment is provided, including a properly fitted life jacket for each paddler and a dry bag to safely store personal items such as phones, cameras, or keys. Once everyone is ready, you’ll begin your kayaking journey through the heart of the Swan Valley.
Paddling downstream from Mandoon Estate toward Woodbridge Park, you’ll enjoy a peaceful stretch of river surrounded by natural bushland. As you glide along, your guide will share stories and insights about the river’s importance to the region, including its role in the lives of the Whadjuk
Noongar people and its significance during the early settlement of Western Australia. The Swan River is home to a diverse range of birdlife, which your guide will point out wildlife as it appears.
The kayaking portion of the tour typically lasts between 1.5 and 2.5 hours, depending on group size and paddling ability. Regular breaks are taken as needed, making the tour suitable for a wide range of fitness levels.
After returning to Mandoon Estate, many guests choose to extend their visit and make the most of the Swan Valley’s celebrated food and wine scene. Wine tastings, meals, and food packages are available and can be arranged through GoGo Active Tours, allowing you to seamlessly transition from your on-water adventure to a relaxing culinary experience. Whether you choose to enjoy a long lunch, sample local wines, or simply unwind by the river, it’s the perfect way to round out your day.
This guided Swan Valley kayak tour offers a balanced blend of light adventure, cultural insight, and natural beauty. It’s an ideal experience for visitors and locals alike who want to explore the region at a slower pace, connect with the landscape, and enjoy one of Perth’s most picturesque waterways, both on and off the water.
- A kayak and paddles.
- Life jacket.
- Safety briefing and kayak tutorial.
- A dry bag for your camera, phone, keys or wallet.
- A knowledgeable guide who is trained to keep you safe whilst providing you informative commentary. The guide also carries a first aid kit for your safety.
- You need to bring your own weather protection clothing including a hat and sunscreen.
- Bring a full water bottle.
- Shoes that can be worn in the water like reef shoes, wet-suit shoes or old sandshoes (not essential).
- A change of clothes.
- Children under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.
- Minimum age for participation in a kayak tour is 8 years old.
- Tandem kayaks have a maximum weight limitation of 125kg per person or 250kg per kayak.
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