Welcome to the Maclean Outdoors website
Maclean Outdoors is based in Maclean, a scenic township situated on the banks of the Clarence river on the north coast of NSW. Maclean is centrally located to the beautiful beaches of Iluka, Yamba, Angourie and Brooms Head all within 30 minutes drive. Major nearby towns include Grafton, Coffs Harbour, Ballina, Lismore, Port Macquarie and Byron Bay. Maclean Outdoors is located in the CBD, only 80 metres from the public boat ramp.
Maclean Outdoors specialises in Hobie Kayaks, offering a unique range that includes traditional kayaks as well as the unique pedal (and or sail) powered Mirage kayaks, featuring Hobie's patented Mirage Drive. Solo and tandem models are available in both styles.
Blessed with the fortunate proximity to the Clarence river (across the road), we can offer 'try-before-you-buy' demo rides, allowing you to be sure that the model in question is right for you (read the services section for more information). Getting on to the water and testing a kayak before buying is well advised and Maclean Outdoors is happy to offer that service by appointment. All Hobie kayak models are available for demonstration.
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About Hobie kayaks
Hobie kayaks are one of the most popular brands of sit-on-top kayaks in the world, and for good reason. Manufactured in the USA by Hobie cat, there is a large variety of kayak models in the Hobie fleet. Whatever your size or intended pursuit, Hobie have built a kayak just for you. Whether you're looking for something for general recreation, exploring, touring, camping, fishing, photography or fitness, Hobie has you covered.
All Hobie kayaks are rotomoulded from high-grade super-linear polyethylene plastic and are highly durable, UV resistant and relatively lightweight. All models come complete with everything you need to get on the water and start having fun. This includes paddles, seat/backrests, water bottles and dry bag.
The mirage range of Hobie kayaks are also capable of being pedalled and sailed as well as paddled, giving the user a wide range of propulision options. Pedal-powered kayaking is becoming increasingly popular amongst kayak anglers, birdwatchers and photographers, largely due to the obvious advantages of hands-free propulsion.
The pedal-powered 'engine' of the Hobie Mirage kayaks is the Mirage Drive unit. Using similar principles that a penguin uses for mobility, the pedals force the fins to oscilate back and forth, pushing water backwards in the process. This propells the kayak forward with a surprising amount of speed and not a whole lot of effort is required to do so.
The most recent kayak innovations to come from Hobie are the new inflatable kayaks, the i9s, i12 and i14. Not only are these the first pedal-powered inflatable kayaks in the world, they can also be sailed. They are also incredibly bouyant and highly durable, featuring a thick reinforced PVC skin (double-skin base). The i12 and i14 also feature a large storage compartent to keep gear dry.
Hobie's flagship kayak is more than just a kayak - it's also a Trimaran. The Adventure Island incorporates the Adventure hull with a large sail and two heavy duty amas. Combined with the mirage drive, the Adventure Island is the fastest and most versatile kayak in the Hobie fleet. The Island is capable of being used as a stand-alone kayak and the sail, akas and amas can be fitted quickly to form the trimaran configuration.
A wide variety of parts and accessories is available for Hobie kayaks, including fishing accessories, sail kits and more. Many of these are listed in our accessories page. If you don't see what you are looking for, contact us.