Sugars Beach is a sand beach located at the end of the Murray River on Hindmarsh Island, serving as a gateway to the Coorong National Park. The launch point is a sand beach, not a concrete ramp, and is shallow and affected by tide and wind, which are key considerations for paddlers. Access and public amenities are currently limited, with no permanent structures or formal pathways directly at the beach, though there is a car park nearby. The beach provides direct access to the expansive waterways of the Coorong, a network of lagoons and coastline exceeding 150 kilometers that is ideal for kayaking and canoeing. From Sugars Beach, paddlers can embark on routes such as the trip to Bird Island within the Coorong National Park, a generally easy paddle estimated at 1.5 miles. The area is internationally renowned for its birdlife, with over 200 species recorded, including pelicans, ducks, swans, and migratory birds, making wildlife observation a significant part of the experience. The overall character is that of a wild, coastal wetland environment at the Murray Mouth, with infrastructure poised for development to enhance tourism. Paddlers should be prepared for variable conditions due to the site's exposure to wind and tide, which influence the shallow launch area.