Paddle 'n’ Picnic

Explore the
tranquility and beauty of the Murray River on a self-guided Paddle ’n’ Picnic
tour. Meander down the Murray River at your own pace, which features long
pools, fast-moving channels and a couple of small rapids (levels dependent) along
it’s forest-lined riverbanks. No need to worry about any logistics as
Dwellingup Adventures do all the organising for you. Meet at the Tours Desk,
located in the Dwellingup Trails and Visitors Centre with the lovely Waypoints
Café. From here you will get fitted out with your safety equipment and head to
the start of the canoe experience, following the guide in your own vehicle.
Leave your vehicle at the finish point and let Dwellingup Adventures transport
you the 6kms upstream to the start (river levels dependent, see below notes), pointing
out the river features along the way. Take your time paddling downstream
stopping along the way for a picnic (supplied), flora and fauna spotting and a
relaxing swim (depending on season) before paddling to the finish point at
Dwaarlindjirraap, where you rendezvous with Dwellingup Adventures and your car.

• Operates daily.
• Start: 10.30am. Finish: 3.00pm
• Self-guided
• Ages 4+ recommended
• Minimal fitness level required.
• Min: 1
• Max: 20
• Tour includes transfers, canoe/s, paddles, pfds and picnic lunch.
• Note: This tour is modified in lower water levels (usually late November to March). Modified tour includes paddling upstream then back and includes some sections where you are required to get out and wade through the shallow sections. If you are concerned about this please contact us and ask before booking.
• Note: Lane Poole Reserve entry fees are not included in the tour cost.

River conditions

The Murray River is reliant on natural rainfall patterns.
Dwellingup Adventures will advise you if the water levels are unsuitable. We
have a safety cut off point for high water. Typically, from November to April
the river gets very low in sections that requires us to modify the tour route.
While the river is essentially a series of long deep pools there are shallow
sections with exposed logs that require you to pull the canoe over or through in lower levels.

Safety

The section from Island Pool to Dwaarlindjirraap is generally
suitable for novices and beginners. Two roads run parallel to the river, River
Road on river right (looking downstream) and Murray Valley Road, river left
(looking downstream). River Road will lead you back to your vehicle should you
need to walk out. At the finish point you will see Baden Powell Water Spout.
This is a severe drop that forms a grade 4 rapid in high water and rocky
exposed and dangerous formations in low water. The area is clearly marked and
easily avoided.

DO NOT PROCEED
OVER or DOWNSTREAM OF BADEN POWELL WATER SPOUT.

If you are not at Dwaarlindjirraap at the designated pick-up
time Dwellingup Adventures staff will travel along River Road to check your
location. If you require an emergency phone, there are two land lines in the
park. Entry Ranger Station: if occupied rangers have a phone. Nanga Bush Camp:
a phone box close to the manager’s residence is available for emergency and
local calls only at no cost. Both locations are on your map. Emergency services
will typically try to get to you. If you can please secure all gear and canoes
up from the river and note location. Dwellingup Adventures may be able to
assist emergency staff, call 95381127.