Paestan Canoe Hire

Had a fantastic first multi-day canoe trip thanks to Paestan Canoe Hire. The folks at Paestan were very helpful and informative. Equipment hire, drop-off and pick-up was very well organised.

Highly recommend Ali, Ben and the team at Paestan! Have booked numerous trips with them including a recent 5 day paddle with our young toddler. Always super accommodating and helpful, thanks again x

Ali gave us a fantastic experience, accommodating our group for a half-day canoeing adventure at short notice. She arranged pick up and drop off from our accommodation, provided great equipment and a super-friendly service. Amazing value. Highly recommended!

Fantastic service and helpful suggestions. Definitely be planning another trip in the future. Thanks Ali.

Excellent experience & service with Alicia & Ben - We had a fabulous trip and everything was organised perfectly. Very friendly and full of knowledge, would highly recommend:)

Ally, Ben and Jim were so accommodating and made this trip the best I've been on for a long time. We went as a group of seven 20 somethings on a 3 day canoeing adventure over new year's. We were ambitious in our KMs covered, were definitely tired by the end but the beers we sunk on the river made it worthwhile. So easy to organise with Paestan Canoe Hire, and very accessible to people of all fitness and BAC levels.

An amazing 4 day river paddle nesting some great people. Great drop off and pick up service from Paestan Canoe hire. Totally recommend them above all others for service, communication and equipment.

Cannot recommend this amazing experience and business enough! Alicia and Ben were fantastic hosts who went above and beyond in making sure we had a comfortable and enjoyable kayaking and canoe trip. Can’t wait to do it again ️

What a lovely experience we had with the Paestan canoe hire crew! Ali and Ben have just taken over the business and they run a smooth and tight ship. They were very responsive to our enquiries prior to arriving. Staying in the cabin the night before the trip was excellent, the place has everything basic that you need to get into the camping mood.
Everything is fantastically organised, the staff are clear on any instructions and timing and provide good advice about packing the kayaks, how to do it etc etc.
We are so grateful for the fantastic care-free time we had, knowing these guys had our back. Ali even came to find us at one of our camps one night to warn us about the ominous incoming weather and offered alternative pick up places in case we got stuck. I can't say enough about their friendliness!

I would definitely recommend going on a trip through this company.

Perfect service, Alicia and Ben were both brilliant in helping us plan out our 3 day kayaking + canoe trip. They answered all our annoying questions in the lead-up patiently, are both incredibly lovely and chill people, and were really helpful before, during, and after the trip. Alicia even made the trip out to check on us one night at camp when high winds were forecast, 1000% above and beyond the call of duty.

Outstanding operation led by the sensational duo of Ross & Marg who make this happen without a single hassle. The best thing since sliced bread

Very competent, caring and knowledgeable people. The service they offer is superb. Can't recommend them highly enough.

Couldn't be better. On time, good value, comfortable seats, even offered to take us where we needed to go afterwards. Thanks Marg and Ross!

Incredible service, support and knowledge including accomodation and personalised trip planning that takes into account what you want to see, your group and skill level and the weather forecast. I highly recommend Paestan (and the Glenelg River - so beautiful!).

It's rare for me to write an online review, but every now and then a business comes along and impresses the hell out of you.

My Dad and I had had a camping/canoeing trip down the Glenelg River on our bucket list for a few years, and having decided to finally get it done, we booked canoe hire with Russ and Marg.

From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel comfortable with a very friendly welcome. We arrived late in the day, set to begin our trip the next morning, and were provided with bunk-house lodgings at no extra cost.

After a good night's sleep, Marg and Ross gave us a few hints and tips and dropped us off at the river at 9am the next morning, our camping gear and food safely stowed in the provided waterproof barrels, and off we paddled, spending four days in the beautiful surrounds of the Glenelg River and the Lower Glenelg National Park.

We were met in Nelson 4 days later, Russ and Marg even offering to bring my car to the river to save us doubling back for our next night of car camping.

Dad and I have both spent quite a bit of time traveling and seeing the great outdoors, both here in Oz and overseas, and we know how much friendly faces and great customer service add to any experience. Thanks Marg, and thanks Russ - you'll definitely be seeing us again, probably with more family and friends in tow!:)

Ross and Marg went above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience possible. As it was fairly constant rain the planned first day, Marg and Ross gave us the option of staying another night in the Bunkhouse, which was great. On the next morning they were flexible in planning a new 2 day canoing schedule - which worked beautifully. The four of us are all in our 60s and greatly enjoyed the Glenelg River experience. We would strongly recommend their excellent service.

Couldn't recommend these guys more. The advice, experience, and client focus provided Marg and Ross was second to none. Would go with them again in a heartbeat.

Ross and Marg run a fantastic outfit down in Paestan. They catered for my entire group of about 17 people and managed to sort us out with a variety of kayaks and canoes, and pickup and dropoff. They were both extremely genial and pleasant to deal with, and fielded multiple questions of mine in the weeks leading up to the trip. They honestly went above and beyond to make our 3 day / 2 night expedition memorable, and I highly recommend anyone reading this review to go ahead and book a trip with them!

- Tushar

Ross and Marg are incredibly nice and made the whole experience amazing. I can't rate this place and these guys highly enough.
Ross heard we had a rough first day from other people and had ice creams ready for us when he picked us up.
We'll be back!

Ross and Marg made a gorgeous trip on the river into a truly incredible experience, their hospitality and kindness is immeasurable and they couldn't have made the trip any more perfect