Day Tour

Paddle 'n’ Picnic

Region: Murray
State: WA

AUD $105.00

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5h
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Explore the tranquillity and beauty of the Murray River on a self-guided Paddle ‘n’ Picnic tour. Meander along the Murray River at your own pace, which features long pools, and fast-moving channels.

Operated By:

Dwellingup Adventures

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.


TERMS AND CONDITIONS

TERMS AND CONDITIONS – WATERCRAFT HIRE and TOURS • The Hirer is responsible for all loss or damage to the watercraft/equipment provided hereunder which may be made during the period of hire. • The Operator requires that all children have the consent of parent/guardian to use the equipment. • No alcohol is permitted to be carried or consumed in the watercraft. • The watercraft are only to be used between the hours of sunrise and sunset, only on inland protected waters excluding Lake Argyle, The Ord River spillway and any white-water area. Under no circumstances are they to be used in ocean waters or more than 400 meters from any foreshore. • PFDs (Personal Flotation Devices) have been provided for each person. • The watercraft is licensed to carry one/two/three persons. The hirer shall not permit more than one/two/three persons to be on board. • Misty Forest Pty Ltd trading as Dwellingup Adventures and Waypoints Café, Tours and Retail accepts no responsibility for loss of personal equipment during the hire period. • Carrying watercraft is entirely at the risk of the vehicle driver. Misty Forest Pty Ltd trading as Dwellingup Adventures and Waypoints Café, Tours and Retail accepts no responsibility for damage to vehicles or other hirers property. • The Hirer agrees to pay any late fees owing. • Refunds are not provided because the Hirer has terminated the hire period early. • Cancellations can be made up to 48 hours prior to the hire/tour time commencing, at no cost. • Cancellations made within 48 hours of hire/tour time are non-refundable (if due to COVID-19 see full terms and conditions) • Date and name changes can be made at no cost, at least 24 hours prior to booked collection/tour time. • Hires and Tours will have deemed to be completed if customers do not show up within 1 hour of booked collection/tour time. • One day hires are not 24-hour hires. • The Operator reserves the right to cancel tours and hires due to unsuitable river conditions, bushfire risk and other circumstances that the Operator feels pose unsafe conditions to the Hirer. • The Customer agrees to sign a waiver (available on our website) before a hire can commence. • By making a booking the customer agrees to receive updates, marketing, and exclusive offers via email. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE WATERCRAFT TO BE TAKEN OVER THE BADEN POWELL WATERSPOUT (WATERFALL), OVER BOBS CROSSING OR DOWNSTREAM (WEST OF) NANGA BRIDGE.

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