Stand Up Paddle Boarding – Minnamurra River

Explore freshwater Country on an Aboriginal cultural SUP tour along the Minnamurra River, combining paddling, storytelling and connection to Country.

  • Minnamurra River | Dharawal Country
Stand-up paddle boarding at Minnamurra

About the tour

Join Gumaraa on a Cultural Connections to Waterways Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) Tour along the Minnamurra River, delivered in collaboration with SUP Shellharbour. This 2-hour guided experience offers a calm and immersive way to learn about Aboriginal connections to freshwater Country while paddling gently along the river.

The tour is led by Gumaraa Aboriginal cultural facilitators alongside an accredited SUP Shellharbour instructor, creating a culturally respectful and well-supported experience on the water.

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Tour Highlights

Participants will begin with a short introduction to stand up paddle boarding, making the tour accessible for beginners and experienced paddlers alike. The group then paddles along the Minnamurra River at a relaxed pace, stopping to listen to cultural stories and learn about freshwater Country.

Stories and learning may include:

  • Cultural significance of rivers as places of gathering and sustenance

  • Dreaming stories connected to the Minnamurra River

  • Traditional knowledge of freshwater systems

  • Aboriginal perspectives on sustainability and caring for waterways

Each tour is shaped by the environment and conditions on the day.

Our 2 hour SUP tour along Minnamurra River with a Gumaraa cultural practitioner and a SUP Shellharbour guide.

  • SUP board and paddle
  • Safety equipment
  • Accredited SUP Shellharbour instructor
  • Aboriginal cultural facilitation by Gumaraa

Your Gumaraa guide will meet you at Trevethan Reserve, Minnamurra 2533. Please arrive 10 mins prior to start time.

  • Swimwear (shorts and rash vest recommended)
  • Hat and sunscreen
  • Plenty of water (stored under board straps)

SUP Shellharbour rash vests may be borrowed during the experience.

  • Suitable for beginners through to experienced paddlers
  • A basic level of fitness is required
  • Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign waivers and be fitted with equipment
  • Tours are weather and condition dependent

Location

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Event Location

event type

SUP Tour

meeting point

Trevethan Reserve, Minnamurra River NSW 2533

Our Details

name

Gumaraa Aboriginal Experience Pty Ltd

phone

0432 645 912

email

info@gumaraa.com.au