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    Austin Paddle Shack

    4.7 (71 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Marina C.

    Had a beautiful time at the lake today. It was great to see the bats come out from underneath the bridge and fly over head. It was so nice to have guides that knew a lot a lot about the bats & the history of Austin. What you can expect is to drive up and get in a kayak (you can lock your things up on shore). They will push you in (which is super nice) while you're sitting on the shore in your kayak. You kayak to a bridge that's a good distance away and wait there for the bats and enjoy the sunset. You paddle back and one of the guides pulled us out our kayak out of the water and we are all good there (don't forget to bring tip $)!

    Kayaks

    Love this trip. Challenging yet enjoyable with very supportive and fun guides, Connor and Ryan. Shout out to both of them. Worthy!!! BTW I'm a senior that is not sportie! It was great!

    Bridge

    We had an amazing time on the bat tour! Our guide Crystal was funny, knowledgeable, and easy going. The views and sunset was perfect and seeing the bats was very awesome and unique. 100% would recommend!

    The water was clean and the kayaks were great!
    Lili M.

    Had a great time. The girl working the tent was nice, polite, and helpful. It was nice to be able to fill out the waiver forms online on our phone and it made the process so much faster. The kayaks were good quality and clean.

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    This was our favorite activity. So relaxing yet still got to see a lot! Andrew was a great guide with lots of knowledge!

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    Ellie provided great service and was welcoming. Next time I'm Austin will be going back.

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    4 years ago

    Had so much fun! Super quick and easy to get the kayaks and start the adventure !!!!!

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    2 years ago

    Reid did an awesome job with communication and knowledge about Austin skyline and Town Lake!

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    Great tour. Tour guide Conner killed it. Great views and info about Austin's history.

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    Was super nervous at first I haven't been kayaking in awhile especially a new area and Connor was great!

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    Are you the adventurous type? I am...within limits. If you want to test your limits, go on a…read morekayak run. The Rowing Dock is a kayaking rental business located along Lady Bird Lake. If you are like me, you probably have this record playing in your head, "What it the kayak cap side, what it flips over and I swallow moss or something else?" Probably just me...the over thinker! Just face your fear and do it! The worst thing that could happen is that you get wet. No big deal! Of course, you should not do any water sports unless you know how to swim. Once you are in the kayak, you can enjoy the beauty and majesty of Lady Bird lake, Austin's skyline and the nearby green space. You can kayak towards downtown or go in the direction of the multi-million homes on Lake Austin. Pro tips: Ensure all valuables in your car have been removed from plain sight. City of Austin highlights an increase in thefts. Also, take a Ziploc bag for keys and other things you do not want to get wet. Renting the equipment was easy and straightforward. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, providing clear instructions and a welcoming atmosphere. The Rowing Dock focuses on all experience levels and offers a range of offerings, from solo kayaks to two-person boats and group activities. The process was smooth and everything went according to plan. The operation was well organized, prices are reasonable, and the experience amazing!

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