About

Canoes Plus Kayak School is the best place to learn to paddle in Australia. With more than 50 years experience, we can teach you basic skills in Kayak, Canoe, Packrafting, SUP and much more. We are the home of outdoor on-water Adventure and adrenaline experiences.

Canoes Plus was established in 1972 and is now the largest canoe and kayak store in Australia. Based in Melbourne, we are proud to provide kayak instruction through Canoes Plus Kayak School, canoe hire and Canoes Plus Racing Team/ Canoes Plus Kayak Club, we are sure to cover your every canoeing need. From absolute beginner to Olympic medalist, we are the place to come to.

Through our club training we service everyone from those just wanting to get fit, to those aiming to compete in the coast to coast, or Other Elite competitions. Call us now to see how we can help you reach your goals. Although we specialize in Whitewater kayaking of every form - we can teach flatwater, sprint and seakayaking. From Slalom through to extreme racing - we are the best.

We have taught school groups for over 50 years, from our inception as the board of Canoe Education, through Canoe Kayak Education Australia to Canoes Plus Kayak School, which now incorporates AFK ( Andrew Farrance Kayaking). Our experience is extensive in providing your goals and outcomes, and our instructors are incredibly experienced.

Our customers receive a higher level of service and information as we are dedicated to what we do.