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About Us

Lakeside Paddleboats are located within the picturesque Emerald Lake Park and operate on the safe waters of Lake Treganowan.

The iconic vintage paddleboats have been lovingly restored and cater for 1-2 riders (per boat) , with choices of ride times available. Experience a close encounter as you navigate your way amongst our resident wildlife; including Ducks, Purple Swamp Hens, Eurasian Cootes, Dusky Moorhens, Kookaburras, Echidnas, Black Wallabies and Rosellas; just to name a few!

Whether you float aimlessly or paddle with purpose, enjoy the myriad of colours that the park offers as the seasons change. Or pause on the peddles as Puffing Billy gives a playful toot coming and going from the Lakeside Station.

All paddleboats are 2 seaters. Children under 12 yrs must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age is 5 yrs. For safety height restrictions do apply. All riders must be over 90 cm tall and wear a life jacket (available in all sizes) which will be provided free of charge. We have newly updated Accessible Boats for people with additional mobility needs or extra comfort for our younger riders.

We are family owned and operated so come and enjoy the experience that’s better than ever!

Reviews

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It was amazing paddleboats ride.
Lots of fun for the family and great place to explore the beautiful surrounds of Emerald Lake!
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A fun, reasonably priced activity for kids and adults. 10 minutes is more than enough on the legs though!
Great place long que though
Great activity to do around the area, reasonably priced and lots of fun for all ages!
Emerald Park is a great place to enjoy the tranquility of the lake and the quality service of the staff. I highly recommend
Great Father and Son bonding activity! Gotten 20min ticket and legs got wobbly after the ride. 10min is good for a experience to remember 😅
I really felt compelled to write a review!We visited on Monday and it was such a pleasant experience!What stood out was just how genuinely friendly the staff were. You could feel the warmth!! Fantastic organisation and top notch service! Well done and keep up the great work!!
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Great experience for family with young children. The staff were friendly and helpful. The scenery around the lake while paddling was gorgeous. Very close proximity to the Puffing Billy railway station.
Great fun activity to do and pretty surrounds. I thought it was very reasonably priced too.
Well organised experience. Friendly and affable staff very helpful which made for a smooth experience. Get ready for a big fun leg exercise as it takes a lot of energy to push these fantastic things but so worth it for the unique and pleasant experience which I would recommend to all!
My kids loves it!The 10min ride was perfect for use as need to rush back to the train, perfect timing with great little attractions.
Great activity for a quick day trip to Emerald, our nearly 5 and 7 year old loved it and would love to come back again soon! 15 minutes is plenty for us and our young kids. Staff members were amazing and helpful too.
Great place for family picnic
My hubby and I took our teenage kids 2 weeks ago to the paddle boats and our daughter was very scared but the staff were AMAZING and helped her alot. She has autism and got upset at first but then after some encouragement she calmd down and loved it. Highly recommend
Great relaxing destination, perfect for family, staff friendly, wonderful view
Amazing place to visit. Would come again
Nice place, enjoyed the day with family. Lots of space, paddleboats go for 10 mins , trust me that's enuf, barbeque, birds are very friendly, parks, gym, barbeques, ample of picnic space and benches.
Do much fun chasing the ducks on the water.
Had a ball.Great family fun!!Staff are really friendly and helpful!
Had a great day on the paddle boats, $28 for half an hour πŸ™‚
Fun times. Well worth the trip.
Lovely place
Great value for money, 30min is definitely a long time and a leg workout so if you're not into that I'd suggest a 15min session. Staff are helpful and lovely. Card payment or cash availability. Parking is close and cheap if staying all day or just for a while. Plenty of picnic spots, tables, benches, clean toilets, fishing available, a small playground and a workout playground. Great day trip or small trip for a few hours and an easy drive. Highly recommend the paddle boats and Emerald lake Park in general
Super friendly staff - big shout out to Levi for helping us! Loads of fun, especially for the kids!
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We are committed to modeling and maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all. We welcome and celebrate individuality.
We will ensure that child safety and well-being practices are reflected in our policies and procedures to provide a positive and safe experience for all.

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