Be totally immersed in the lush jarrah and marri forest as you paddle along the calm waters of the Collie River at Minninup Pool then dine on local gourmet deliciousness and your choice of gin, wine or beer at Harris River Estate Winery!

We’ll board the OTBT bus in Baldivis and make our way to the South West region of WA. After a coffee stop at the Crooked Carrot Cafe, we’ll stop to take in the biggest dam mural in the world – the Wellington Dam Mural. Painted by world-renowned artist Guido Van Helten, this 8000 square metre statement piece, titled Reflections was created from photographs and stories from the local area and incredibly impressive! 

Leaving Wellington Dam, you’ll enjoy the scenic drive to Honeymoon Pool, where we’ll stop for a short 3km stroll to stretch the legs and have some delicious morning tea by the cascades before we venture on to the small regional WA town of Collie.

We’ll meet Kym from Adventure Connections at the beautiful Minninup Pool, where she’ll guide us through a 2hr paddle up the Collie River! This stunning tranquil river is lined with Marri and Jarrah trees and wildflowers plus you may be lucky enough to spot one of the local kangaroos, turtles or water birds that call Minninup Pool home. 

After working up an appetite on our kayaks, we’ll head to the Harris River Estate Winery for a grazing board filled with local products such as cured meats, cheese, chorizo croquettes, meatballs, turkish bread and dips. To accompany your grazing experience, you’ll enjoy either a wine fight, beer paddle or gin paddle.

You can expect amazing views, lots of laughs, and delicious local gourmet produce on our Collie Hike & Paddle Gourmet Grazing Experience! This experience will leave you feeling refreshed, inspired and bellyful!

Includes: 

• 2hr paddle on the Collie River using sit-on kayaks (life jackets & dry sacks provided)
• 3 km scenic hike with OTBT’s expert local guides
• Return transport from Baldivis
• Hot drink at Crooked Carrot Cafe
• Nutritious & delicious morning tea to fuel your adventure
• Grazing board & wine flight/beer or gin paddle at Harris River Estate Winery
• Complimentary use of hiking poles & guidance for extra support
• Sunscreen & insect repellent provided for your comfort
• Photo stops at epic viewpoints
• Access to all experience photos via our private OTBT Connect Facebook group
• Opportunities to discover WA’s unique flora & encounter native wildlife

Experience: Easy. The 3km hike is suitable for beginners as is the kayaking session. 

Meeting Place: Baldivis South Side Services (BP), Kwinana Fwy. Please arrive at 6:15am for an 6:30am departure and we’ll all travel to Wellington NP together with a pit stop at the Crooked Carrot Cafe.

What to Bring? 

• Backpack with 2-3L of water
• Camera
• Personal first aid/medications
• Hat, sunscreen & insect repellent
• Sturdy hiking or walking shoes
• Thongs/sandals
• Towel
• Change of clothes (just in case)
• Raincoat & warm layer
• A sense of adventure & a big smile!

What to Wear? Please wear suitable clothes for your 3km hike and kayak. Shorts/t-shirt or active wear suitable with sneakers/hiking boots/hiking sandals (tevas etc).

Off The Beaten Track WA provide a trained and experienced Lead Guide for our Tours. We carry two-way communication devices, a personal location beacon when phone signal is not available and we’re a fully licensed, insured and accredited Western Australian tourism business provide hiking and adventure experiences with a twist!