Bat Paddle
Join Rowing Dock for fun-filled nights of kayaking and bat-watching..
Paddle in one of our kayaks solo or with a friend 2 miles to the famous Congress Avenue Bridge, home of the largest urban bat population in the world. Watch and listen as over 1.5 million bats fly overhead on their way to their nightly feeding. This is a 4-mile round-trip kayak excursion. You will be accompanied by Rowing Dock Staff the entire trip. Along the way, you will be able to take in the sights such as the city skyline, the Austin power plant, Auditorium Shores, and much more. All viewed from one of the most serene places in town, Lady Bird Lake. Reserve your spot on this tour through the PayPal link below, or drop by the dock during business hours to pay with cash or check.
Reservations are highly recommended, this Paddle consistently sells out!
Prices: $35 per Single Kayak, $55 per Double Kayak
Arrive at 6:30 for check-in, Paddle begins at 7:00pm
Recommendations/Rules :
- Dress comfortably, and in something that can get wet. While the likelihood of tipping your kayak is slim, you might get splashed a bit.
- Don’t take anything with you that you cannot live without. Cell phones, purses, wallets, are best left in your car out of sight.
- Bring water or something to drink. There is no alcohol or smoking on the trip, but water or a snack are recommended. We have water and Gatorade for sale at Rowing Dock.
- While this event is for all ages and abilities, please remember that it is a 4 mile paddle there and back. This will include about an hour to the bridge, half an hour with the bats, and an hour return trip. It is fun and enjoyable for all. Rowing Dock guides will employ a “no one left behind” rule.
- Kayaks only. No Stand-Up Paddle Boards or Paddle Boats.
- No one under 18 without parental consent. Under 13 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
There is limited space for these trips, so sign up soon.