Downunder Kayaking

About us...

Hi, I'm Kim Beaumont, owner of Downunder Kayaking. 

Raised in New Zealand, I LOVE the water, and I love having fun.  Put them together and you have kayaking!  add some people, and you're having a blast! 

At Downunder, in true Aussie and Kiwi (New Zealand) fashion, you'll be treated like family (in fact, probably better in most cases!)  You'll enjoy personalized attention that ensures you get the experience you want.  We’ll help you plan your outing based on tides, weather, experience and any special needs – like are you bringing the kids along?  We'll throw in some toys to help keep them entertained.  Want a guide? We’ll get hold of one for you (fyi they LOVE kids).  Want some instruction?  We'll teach you the basics on the dock, and if you want more... sign you up for a lesson, or send you out with a guide/instructor.  We take pride in educating clients and making sure they are totally comfortable before sending them off on their water adventure.  Our job is to make you happy, and we do our job, really well.

Can't wait to see you!  Kim

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About Downunder:

Best of the Gold Coast winners, Downunder Kayaking and the Below Deck boutique are a local gem and bit of a secret (we’d like you to spread!)  Tucked away in the seaside village of Rowayton, they're located on a deck right over the Five Mile River, just minutes from Long Island Sound. 

Sit on top kayaking is our specialty - it's easy, safe and loads of fun.  If it’s sit inside kayaks you’re into, we offer instruction and guided outings.  The area is diverse, with creeks, coves, and islands within a 1.5 mile radius.  'Anyone can do it' is our motto, and this location really makes it possible. 

Kayaking can be really relaxing - even meditative, in fact, we offer yoga classes by kayak (ok so you paddle to an island and have the class there - but you CAN do some on a kayak, and the instructor will gladly demonstrate!) It can also be your workout – you decide, we can show you how to use almost all muscle groups (or the least!) 

Our programs really set us apart from other operations - as said, we like to have FUN!  Sunset or moonlight paddling, fishing by kayak, paddling and wine tasting (afterwards!), guided trips, educational ones, environmental, kids trips where we share some of the fun things included in our parties and summer program.

That and all the services we offer, like the cafe upstairs, the boat charters, the boutique and the onwater location.  Really, you have to come see it to believe it, and we look forward to seeing you down here!

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Meet the staff, they're a big part of what makes us the BEST:

Allison Gallagher (store manager), Sherry White (yoga instructor) & Kim (moi) at Best of the Gold Coast Awards 2007

Steve Annunziato (Nunz - guide), Adrienne Keen (camp instructor) & Brenden Becker (whatever we need him to be at any given time!)

Kelly Randall (store and camp counsellor), Mike Juterbock and Pat McGowan (dockhands and entertainment)

Our place...

 Michael the goofball

Becca and Nunz

Nunz and Michael