LOOK ACROSS ANY flat stretch of ocean, river or lake in Australia today and it doesn’t surprise to see humans standing on water. What’s up in the world of water adventures is most definitely SUP – stand-up paddleboarding – a pursuit now worth more than $450 million a year globally. The International Surfing Association has called it the world’s fastest-growing water sport, and lobbying is underway for its inclusion in the 2028 Olympic Games.
One of the great appeals of SUPing is its accessibility. Unlike many other water sports, it doesn’t need waves or wind, or even a reef to spruce things up.
In this country girt by sea, with one of the world’s longest coastlines, the SUP possibilities are endless. Paddle out from a local beach, or seek different strokes on one of these uncommon SUP experiences.
The outback SUP
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