Sit-in Kayaks

Kayaks Australia carry a wide range of traditional sit inside kayaks for the leading Australian and New Zealand manufacturers.

Because of the wide range of sit-in kayaks, we have broken them down into sub-groups to make it easier to search for your most suitable kayak.

Recreational small singles (3.0m or less)

Recreational medium singles (between 3 and 4m)

Recreational large singles (4m+)

Recreational doubles

Recreational small kayaks (3.0m or less)

Length : 2.53m Width : 64cm Weight : 15kg Capacity : 75kg Made by : Australis (in Australia) Warranty : 10 years Price : $595 (no pod) $670 (with pod) Use on : Flat water only Wide hull gives excellent stability In-built keel helps with straight line tracking Seat has angle adjustable backrest Small and light weight - easy for smaller paddlers to lift and move around Option of a 3 litre storage pod More about the Funayk kayak

Length : 2.6m Width : 72cm Weight : 18kg Capacity : TBA Made by : Finn (in Australia) Warranty : 10 years Price : $840 (inc paddle) Use on : Flat water to surf Sit-inside version of the Gizmo Hull includes twin keel set up Raised knee pods for more room Front deck bungy storage Keylocker hatch on back deck More about the Grifinn kayak

Length : 2.64m Width : 66cm Weight : 17kg Capacity : TBA Made by : Finn (in Australia) Warranty : 10 years Price : $980 Use on : White water to surf Slalom style kayak but shortened for increased safety and maneuvrability Carving edges Flat, shallow rear deck slices through pirouette turns with speed and control Stowage behind the seat for safety gear More about the Finnatic kayak

Length : 2.8m Width : 77cm Weight : 18kg Capacity : 130kg Made by : Australis (in Australia) Warranty : 10 years Price : $755 (no pod) $830 (with pod) Use on : Flat water Wide hull gives excellent stability - great for new paddlers Moulded-in keel helps with straight tracking Rocker assists with easy turning Contoured seat for extra comfort Angle adjustable backrest Option of a 3 litre storage pod Available in fishing package More about the Barra kayak

Length : 2.8m Width : 77cm Weight : 18kg Capacity : 130kg Made by : Australis (in Australia) Warranty : 10 years Price : $755 (no pod) $830 (with pod) Use on : Flat water to small rapids Wide hull gives great stability Rocker for quick and responsive turning Great kayak for white water beginners Comfortable seat and adjustable backrest Option of a 3 litre storage pod Available in fishing package More about the Bass kayak

Length : 3.0m Width : 70cm Weight : 19kg Capacity : 30-100kg Made by : Q-Kayaks (in NZ) Warranty : 2 years Price : $855 Use on : Flat to semi-flat water (bay, lake, river, estaury) Flat hull gives excellent stability and great straight line tracking Shorter length makes it easy to turn Large cockpit for easy entry and exit Option of clip-in seat to take small child passenger More about the Sprite kayak

Length : 3.0m Width : 71cm Weight : 19kg Capacity : 159kg Made by : Q-Kayaks (in NZ) Warranty : 2 years Price : $1,080 Use on : Flat to semi-flat water (bay, lake, river, estaury) Dual channels assist with straight tracking Upturned bow gives lift in chop and motor boat wake Large cockpit makes for easy entry and exit Padded seat and backrest Storage hatch accesses internal storage area More about the Quest kayak

Recreational kayaks (3 to 4m)

Length : 3.7m Width : 71cm Weight : 25kg Capacity : 149kg Made by : Old Town (in USA) Warranty : 1 year Price : $1,149 Use on : Flat to semi flat water (lake, bay, river, estuary) Extra large cockpit Large rear hinged hatch Dashboard storage Front deck bungy storage Rod holder Retractable carry handles at each end More about the Dirigo 120 Angler kayak

Length : 3.75m Width : 74cm Weight : 23kg Capacity : TBA kg Made by : Q-Kayaks (in NZ) Warranty : 2 years Price : $1,295 (no rudder) $1,595 (with rudder) Use on : Flat to semi-flat water (bay, lake, estuary, river) Upturned bow lifts in chop and motor boat wake Padded seat and backrest Two large hatches access internal storage areas Storage areas sealed by bulkheads Front deck bungy storage Available with or without a retractable rudder More about the Kiwi kayak

Length : 3.8m Width : 70cm Weight : 22kg Capacity : 130kg Made by : Australis (in Australia) Warranty : 10 years Price : $1,165 (no rudder) $1,455 (with rudder) Use on : Flat and semi flat water (lake, estuary, river, bay) Multi-chined hull gives excellent stability (primary and secondary) and fast turning Up-turned bow to lift in chop and swell Hatch accesses internal storage space Bulkhead sealed storage area Decklines and front deck bungy storage Option of a rudder Rudder can easily be fitted after market Available in a fishing package More about the Saratoga kayak

Length : 3.9m Width : 63cm Weight : 20.4kg Capacity : TBA kg Made by : Necky (in USA) Warranty : 1 year Price : $1,299 Use on : Flat to semi flat (lake, estuary, river, bay) Extended keel assists with straight tracking Hatch on rear deck accesses internal storage Bulk head sealed storage area Front deck bungy storage Rear deck bungy storage Paddle holder Adjustable EVA foam seat with drink holder More about the Manitou 13 kayak

Recreational kayaks (4m+)

Length : 4.25m Width : 65cm Weight : 17.5kg (basic) Capacity : TBA Made by : Finn (in Australia) Warranty : 10 years Price : $1,300 (with rudder) Use on : Flat water to semi-flat (bay, lake, river, estuary) "V" shaped hull and keel for straight tracking Large cockpit for easy entry and exit Raised combing for great splash deflection for drier paddling Pod system for water tight stowage under back deck Hatch access to this stowage Rudder is a standard fitting More about the Finn kayak

Length : 4.3m Width : 60cm Weight : 22kg Capacity : 120kg Made by : Australis (in Australia) Warranty : 10 years Price : $1,050 (no rudder) $1,270 (with rudder) Use on : Flat water (lakes, rivers, bays) Flat hull gives great stability Speedy acceleration Excellent straight line tracking with and without the rudder Hatch accesses internal storage space Bulkhead sealed storage area Option of a rudder Rudder can easily be fitted after market More about the Platypus kayak

Length : 4.3m Width : 63cm Weight : 26kg Capacity : TBA kg Made by : Necky (in USA) Warranty : 1 year Price : $2,250 Use on : Flat to semi flat (lake, estuary, river, bay) Primary and secondary stability Thigh brace Rudder Front deck bungy storage Rear deck bungy storage More about the Looksha 14 kayak

Length : 4.5m Width : 62cm Weight : 23kg Capacity : TBA kg Made by : Q-Kayaks (in NZ) Warranty : 2 years Price : $1,660(basic) Use on : Flat to semi-flat water (bay, lake, estuary, river) Retractable rudder is a standard feature Adjustable footrests Padded seat and backrest Paddle rescue straps behind the cockpit Front deck bungy storage Note: "Basic" has no bulkheads or hatches More about the Tui kayak

Length : 5.2m Width : 54cm Weight : 23kg Capacity : TBA Made by : Finn (in Australia) Warranty : 10 years Price : $1,499 (standard) $1,750 (light weight) Use on : Flat water to ocean Sit-in version of the Endorfinn paddling ski Choice of a trailing or surf rudder 90cm cockpit for easy entry and exit Pronounced knee pods give more room Moulded-in wave deflector More about the Multisport kayak

Recreational double kayaks

Length : 4.0m Width : 77cm Weight : 26kg Capacity : 210kg Made by : Australis (in Australia) Warranty : 10 years Price : $1,255 (no pod) $1,330 (with pod) Use on : Flat water only Wide, flat hull provides superb stbility Keel at rear to help with straight tracking Large single cockpit for easy entry and exit Can be fitted with a child seat Front seat moves for balanced single person paddling Lighter to lift onto a car than a canoe Shorter length gives clearance for caravan Option of a 3 litre storage pod Available in a fishing package More about the 2-Up kayak

Length : 4.5m Width : 82cm Weight : 32kg Capacity : TBA kg Made by : Q-Kayaks (in NZ) Warranty : 2 years Price : $1,415 $1,885 (inc rudder and hatch) Use on : Flat to semi-flat water (bay, lake, estuary, river) Large single cockpit for easy entry and exit Front deck bungy storage Option of a clip-in seat to take a small child passenger Option of a rear storage hatch and bulkhead Available with or without a rudder More about the Sprite 2 kayak

Length : 4.5m Width : 82cm Weight : 34kg Capacity : TBA kg Made by : Q-Kayaks (in NZ) Warranty : 2 years Price : $1,805 (inc rudder) $2,090 (inc rudder and hatch) Use on : Flat to semi-flat water (bay, lake, estuary, river) Same hull as the Sprite Two separate cockpits allow spraydecks to be fitted Front deck bungy storage for each paddler Rudder is a standard fitting Option of a hatch storage area with bulkhead More about the Wanderer kayak