What'SUP Cairns
ProHighlights
- A guided Fitzroy Island day trip pairs a paddleboard or kayak lesson with a guided snorkel, leaving from the Reef Fleet Terminal
- Big group bookings, including hens parties and workplace days, are run at Lake Tinaroo, which has three sites suited to large numbers
- Half-day wellness paddles for corporate teams are led by certified instructors who also hold mental health and first aid qualifications
About What'SUP Cairns
What'SUP Cairns runs guided stand up paddleboard adventures around Far North Queensland. Its trips range from short coached paddles off Fitzroy Island to full days on Lake Tinaroo, and every outing starts with a lesson so first-timers can find their feet. The Fitzroy Island day trip leaves the Reef Fleet Terminal on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The day covers the return ferry, a fruit morning tea, a paddleboard or kayak lesson, an hour-long guided paddle and half an hour of guided snorkelling with all the gear supplied. Once the tour wraps up, guests have the afternoon free on the island before the evening boat back to the mainland. Larger parties are taken to Lake Tinaroo on the Atherton Tablelands, where three separate sites give big groups room to spread out. The operator names hens parties, workplace groups and other celebrations among the bookings it takes there, and a sunset tour with transfers from Cairns gives around three hours on the water. For companies, half-day wellness sessions blend paddling with a land lesson, warm-ups, a guided river paddle, a swim and shared morning tea. They are led by certified paddleboard instructors who are also qualified mental health workers with first aid and Blue Card checks. Every trip depends on the weather, so availability is confirmed before payment is taken.
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Large group bookings, wellness days and corporate sessions are quoted to suit the group.
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What's Included
Frequently asked questions
What is included on the Fitzroy Island day trip?
Return boat transfers, a morning tea of local fruit, a paddleboard or kayak lesson, a one-hour guided tour and a 30-minute guided snorkel with mask, snorkel, fins and a stinger suit. Lunch and water are not included.
Where do large groups such as hens parties paddle?
Large group bookings for any activity are held at Lake Tinaroo on the Atherton Tablelands, which has three sites that can be used for a big booking. Hens parties, other parties and workplace groups are all taken there.
Can children join a tour?
Yes. Kids' boards are available, children aged 8 to 13 can paddle on their own board and children under eight can ride on an adult's board. On the Fitzroy day trip, children 10 and over pay $200.
What should we bring on the day?
For the Fitzroy Island trip, bring a hat, water, lunch, walking shoes and reef-friendly sunscreen. Boards, kayaks, paddles and snorkelling gear are all supplied as part of the tour.
What happens if the weather turns?
Weather and availability affect every tour and session, so the operator confirms the date, time and conditions with your group before any payment is processed. Some trips, such as the Double Island paddle, only run on flat days.
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Ken Mc
a year ago
We booked a SUP lesson with Lewis on Fitzroy Island. Neither of us had done it before so feeling a bit nervous. Lewis was wonderful, so patient and calm. We thoroughly enjoyed our lesson and will be doing it again for su…
Brett Pamenter
a year ago
Huge thanks to Allie who supplied and delivered a double kayak & paddles to Lake Proserpine for my wife and I. Really helpful advice and friendly service. 2 hour hire was perfect amount of time. Would definitely recommen…
Damian Marucci
4 years ago
Our family of five had a wonderful day with Allie and Paw Paw on the Little Mulgrave River today. Allie is knowledgeable, fun and a wonderful teacher. We have done lots of SUP-ing before but still learned many new skills…
Ben Orchiston
4 years ago
Awesome experience. Been out with Alie in a few SUP locations. Even taken my parents out with her. Double Island paddles are my favourite.
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