AUSTRALIS - We design, make and sell Australia's favourite canoes and kayaks

Australis Canoes is a Australian company that specialises in designing and making sit on tops, canoes, kayaks and sea kayaks, specifically for use on Australian waterways. Our factory and showroom is based in Wollongong (on the NSW south coast - about an hour south of Sydney, Australia) where you can see and touch all of our products. Here, you are able to purchase direct from the factory, or alternatively, you can purchase from our many authorised agents right around Australia. The owners of Australis Canoes Pty Ltd are John and David Slattery. They are well known in the paddling industry, have over 100 years of combined on the water paddling experience, and incorporate this expertise into every Australis product they design. You can arrange to test paddle any of our models on the water by calling the factory on 02 4285 2000 and booking a time. If you would prefer to try the craft for an extended period of time, you can hire our canoes, kayaks, sea kayaks or sit ons for a weekend, week or longer.

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FACTORY DIRECT... Clearing the water

We have been contacted by some people confused by the advertising of a retail outlet at Gosford who has Australis products listed on their website as "Factory Direct". The only place that Australis products are available Factory Direct, is from our factory in Wollongong. No retail outlet anywhere in Australia can honestly say that they are selling you Australis products direct from the factory, as we only have one factory where we manufacture our products and this is based in Wollongong. Anything to the contrary is not true. Please note: The closest authorised retailer for people on the Central Coast looking to purchase an Australis product is now at Camping Country, 401 Pacific Highway, Belmont North NSW 2280. Drop in to see Kevin and his friendly team or give them a call on 02 4945 1555.

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BUSINESS AS USUAL - We have not closed down...

We have become aware of a rumour circulating that Australis has closed for 3 months to expand. We would like to let the retail public know that this is untrue and all manufacturing is continuing as usual, with our products continuing to be in strong demand. Whilst we are expanding our range of products (you will have to wait until next season to see what is new), we are able to do this whilst we maintain our usual manufacturing. After a very busy summer season, we now have most of our products back in stock and available to buy off the shelf. Please contact our factory (on 02 4285 2000) or your nearest agent to find out how we can help you to get onto the water today.

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AUTHORISED OUTLET - Taren Point...

We would like to advise customers in southern Sydney that the only kayak showroom authorised to sell Australis products in Taren Point is Kayaks Australia on Bay Road at Taren Point. By buying from an authorised Australis retailer, as the original purchaser, you automatically receive a 5 year warranty which covers your kayak in the rare occurrence of faulty materials or workmanship. If you choose to purchase from a third party retailer (a shop who has bought products through another store), please note that, as they are actually the original purchaser, the Australis 5 year warranty is registered to them and is not transferred to the next purchaser/owner. We do sell through other stores apart from those listed on our Premium Showrooms page, and if you have any questions, or would like to confirm that the store you are looking to purchase from is an authorised Australis stockist, please call us on (02) 4285 2000.

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NEW PRODUCTS

Foxx - 3m sit-on-top that stacks With the convenient stackability of the Ocky and the great performance of the Squid, the Foxx is the latest release from Australis To find out more about the Foxx, go to Foxx 3m stacking sit-on-top kayak . Pelagic - 4.3m large volume sit-on-top The Pelagic is a sit-on-top suitable for taller people or those who want to take a large amount of cargo. To find out more about the Pelagic, go to Pelagic 4.3m sit-on-top kayak .

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Demonstrator Clearance

Australis is clearing all demonstration, hire and traded-in watercraft. We have a variety of canoes, kayaks, sea kayaks and sit-on-tops available. To check out what is on offer, go to Australis Clearance specials .

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Ever wondered how to fit a 7 meter double kayak inside an 11 meter yacht?

The Komodo seemed right at home on the "Kuna"! To read more about the Komodo's adventures onboard the Kuna, visit www.komodokayak.blogspot.com . Or simply click our link to find out more about the Komodo Modular Sea Kayak by Australis Canoes and Kayaks.