Lovely and relaxing experience, first time ever I have padded in a kayak so far absolutely amazing, we had a warm welcome from Darren and family, then a training session, after we went into the water to have fun in very safe way. We also saw dolphins and black swans Highly recommended for groups, families, couples any age. Thanks Darren and family!!! Great memories!

A very easy, relaxing and picturesque 2 hours paddling around the Myall River (Tea Gardens). The drinks break at the midpoint on an island in the centre of the lake was a bonus. Our guide Jessica gave great commentary of the lake, its flora and fauna and the history of the lake as we paddle past wrecks, birds and mangroves around the lake. The 3 dads and their five boys loved it. The experience was well worth the money. Thank you Darren and Jessica.

We had a terrific tour up and down the Mayall River with Darren. Don't know how he conjured up the dolphins, sea eagles, osprey, pelicans and brown winged kites, but it made for a magical morning on the water. So much local knowledge and insight. Relaxed and easy paddling with a tasty morning tea to boot.

A truly amazing experience! From start to finish my family and I loved every minute of our lazy paddles trip. Darren was a brilliant guide, we learnt lots of interesting things about the area. Highly recommend if you are visiting this beautiful part of the world.

They might be good if they actually had a presence at their stated location. I drove here from Newcastle & there was nobody at Anzac Park launching or hiring any kayaks. It seems the owners have chosen to focus on day trips and pre-booked full day hires which is a little odd during the holidays! Oh well, if you want to do things differently, expect some different reactions too 😜

We had a wonderful day. Our guide Darren was great, the trip was adventurous and full of surprises. Lots of birds, dolphins, cute little crabs and a sweet mid excursion snack on an island. Keen to come back.

I had an unforgettable kayaking adventure with Lazy Paddles, thanks to Darren. From the moment we arrived, Darren made us feel at ease and prepared for our journey. The well-maintained equipment and breathtaking scenery added to the incredible experience. They cater to all skill levels and prioritize safety, providing excellent customer service throughout. I highly recommend Lazy Paddles. Thank you for an outstanding journey!

My 9-year-old daughter and I had an amazing experience with Lazy Paddles Kayaking! As complete novices, we were a bit apprehensive, but Darren's patience and guidance throughout the activity made it an excellent adventure for beginners. The scenery was simply breathtaking, and we're grateful for the incredible photos that Darren took for us. Overall, we highly recommend this activity if you're visiting the Port Stephens area. Thank you, Darren, for a truly fantastic day!

Amazing experience. Darren and Jess were lovely guides, knowledgeable and helpful as we paddled down the river. Would definitely recommend to all!

Great tour! Guide had great knowledge of the local sites in the river and was very friendly and welcoming. Safety and paddling tips included before setting off. Thanks Lazy paddles!

My partner and I really enjoyed this experience. Darren was very knowledgeable about the area, we learnt a lot about the local ship wrecks and wildlife, he provided us with some snacks and we got a little work out. He even treated us with some pictures at the end! Definitely worth it. We’ll do it again for sure.

really enjoyed our kayak trip - even saw a dolphin. It wasn't necessarily "lazy," we went out on a windy day and there were moments we were working a bit. But good fun and very enjoyable.

Excellent kayaking experience with Darren, absolutely beautiful. Darren is so knowledgeable about the local landmarks, wildlife, flora, geography and tidal currents, we learned so much. The 3 kids easily handled the trip, with a halfway stop at a gorgeous little beach. Lazy Paddles even gave us cold fruit juice and snacks. We highly recommend this experience, it is fun, interesting and good exercise.

We had a great kayaking experience with Darren. Very good for beginners. He was knowledgeable, told us about the scenery, guided us to nice locations and took some splendid photos on the water.

Fantastic family activity to explore the river. Got to see lots of wildlife and discover some of the history of the area from our wonderful guide.

Very nice experience! Darren was very supportive and patient with first timers like us throughout the kayak tour. Highly recommended!!

We hired the double sea kayak for 3 days/2 nights. Darren and Dean were of great help, recommending us good kayaking routes and campsites, as well as assisting us with the tricky wind forecast we came across. Super friendly service and kayak was in great condition. Would love to come back another time.

A fabulous mixture of paddling tips and commentary covering ship wrecks, fauna and the local region. We felt very safe in the hands of Darren and Jessica for our morning on the water. Highly recommended!

We had a fantastic morning on the river with Darren and our group. Darren was happy to answer our questions and we learnt about local animals and some Tea Gardens history. Truly gorgeous scenery. Clear and easy instructions. Welcome refreshments. Great photos sent to us later in the day at no extra charge. Definitely something we will do again if we return to the area. Thank you to both Darren and Dean for a holiday highlight!