If you haven't as yet tried Stand Up Paddle boarding (also know as SUP or Supping) then you must and there's no better place to try it out than at St Kilda beach. Stand Up Paddle Boarding HQ operate there right on Pier Road, in front of the Royal Melbourne Yacht Club, so you can hire a board and all the equipment you need, and paddle away. You can also have group or private lessons if need be. Stand Up Paddle Boarding HQ operate their SUP school there and they are skilled and passionate about supping and they will help you learn the correct technique and master the sport. Not only is this sport great for general and core fitness (great for strengthening your core back) through strength and balance exercise, at the same time you'll have lot of fun in the water. Paddling among the beautiful yachts and the sea life, even with penguins visible swimming underneath your paddle board is a lot of fun. Highly recommend.

Awesome friendly team, had a great coaching session with Nico and saw some Penguins!

Amazing, super friendly staff. Very fun activity. Loved everything about it. Highly recommend

Had SUP lesson with Carlos and it was amazing. Valid was very careful and attentive in explaining all the safety aspects before taking me out on the water. There I was shown correct padding and turning techniques. Had an absolutely fabulous time and can’t wait to return to hire a board 😊

Thanks, Josh, for your patience with me last week during my private lesson on the 3/2. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Your instruction, your company, the sights, sounds, birds, fish, rocks, the smell of the ocean, AND falling in.TWICE. Merely wanted to learn to steer the board with that pesky paddle. Despite my crone status (61, ill with cancer) managed it all with aplomb. Now to find time to practice solo...<v>.

I could not speak highly enough of our entire experience. Vincent made us feel very welcome and his instruction on paddle boarding were first class. Both myself and my partner were standing up in no time in no small part to the excellence of his tuition. The location is fantastic for beginners, easy access by car or public transport and the waters calm. Highly recommended - we will be back!

This is such an amazing experience. The instructors are really cool and helpful. They give enough attention to make you feel really safe but then let you have enough time to cruise around the harbour at your own leisure. I live in Melbourne but went with my daughter and had a fantastic time. We’re going again for sure! We also spoke to some tourists who were doing the SUP from out of town and they said their was an amazing addition to their holiday. Can’t wait to do it again.

Instructor Vinny was a bloody legend! We had an amazing time paddling in the stunning St Kilda Bay. Highly recommend for yourself or a gift voucher for friends/family!

What an excellent session we had yesterday! Vincent and the team guided my whole student group through the session in a way that ensured every single student experienced success at this new skill AND showed us a very cute little group of penguins which made our day! Thanks again SUPHQ and see you again next year!!! :)

Highly recommend! This was my first time trying SUP and I’ll definitely be doing this again. Kyle was a great instructor and gave everyone enough attention so that we knew what we’re doing and felt safe. Vincent brought so much passion and enthusiasm and made the experience so much fun. We saw the penguins at the pier and the amazing city views from the bay. Absolutely loved it.

Such a brilliant afternoon! The team at SUP were so welcoming and helpful. As a beginner I was very nervous but their instructor was informative and supportive. Right in the heart of St Kilda, the location could not be more convenient. It felt like one big group of friends hanging out at the beach. I am so grateful to the team! This is such a fabulous summer activity and we will absolutely be back, thank you :)

This is the place to go for a quality SUP session. We were fortunate enough to have perfect weather conditions on Saturday. Saw penguins. Had a swim. Forgot about life and absorbed ourselves in the moment. It was blissful. The response time to texts/calls, the helpfulness, the buzzing energy and terrific vibes we got from Standup Paddle HQ were amazing. Thoroughly recommend getting out on the water this summer through these guys. An impressive setup, and it’s no surprise that all of their reviews echo the same sentiments 💚

This was the best experience we have had in a long long time! The staff, the knowledge, the equipment - all top notch! Vincent and the team gave us so many valuable tips and tricks - by the end of the lesson, we were all so confident and relaxed to take a nice trip around St Kilda Pier. We will be back again to hire from Vincent at Sup Hq St Kilda! Thank you for an awesome morning! 5 stars - highly recommended!

Our kids 11 & 15 years old got a voucher for SUP lessons for Christmas and they absolutely loved the experience. The instructors were really friendly and helpful. 90 minute sessions was perfect. We will definitely be back to hire boards!

Terrific experience with SUP HQ - the instructors were great and would definitely recommend the 30min lesson for first timers. Great activity for families/kids as the marina is reasonably enclosed with minimal boat traffic and the water isn’t too deep. If you can get good conditions on the water like we did you’ll thoroughly enjoy it!

Such a great second time in SUP lesson this early morning! The weather was friendly, the sea calm, the sunlight soft and the instructor was Ben who was always patient, reminding me of technical tips I often missed. In the end of the lesson I have gained confidence and relaxed to “drive “back the shore with better paddle standing and kneeling. Thanks to Ben, Jazz, Kyle and the team for cheering me on. I really enjoy my morning. Great team 👍🤩

Great level of understanding from the HQ team through a booking mishap. Can't recommend their services enough. A well oiled machine! Looking forward to supporting the team going forward. James

OMG!! I loved my lesson and have now gone on to purchase my own board. Kyle was a fabulous teacher. He was patient, gave clear instructions on how to paddle and what to expect when paddle boarding. I was a little nervous to start with but that quickly dropped away once we were in the water practicing strokes and techniques. I was also pleasantly surprised at how easy it was considering it was my first time, and I even got to see a little fairy penquin in the water only a few metres away. Now I have more to learn and am looking forward to improving my technique, knowledge and core while having fun. Don't let age stop you, as I'm 60 this year and have now found a wonderful new sport that I will take into my twilight years. I would highly recommend having a private lesson with Stand Up Paddle HQ.