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Berri Kayaking Group Instructions: 19 Oct 2021
October 18, 2021 | Karen
Hi Paddlers, This week and next we again plan to launch from the Sawmill Creek regulator while the managed inundation (environmental watering) is at it’s peak. Wonderful conditions for paddling Sawmill Creek and adjoining creeks….
Kayak Camping and Canoe Camping in South Australia
July 31, 2021 | Karen
What is kayak camping? Kayak Camping is an awesome way to get away from it all and immerse yourself in the serenity of nature. It involves taking all of your gear with you in…
Loch Luna: a kayakers’ guide
December 11, 2020 | Karen
One of South Australia’s iconic paddling locations, Loch Luna Reserve includes Chambers Creek, Nockburra Creek and the 2 lakes of Loch Luna. It offers sheltered, slow-flowing flatwaters, in an especially scenic and interesting location…
Covid Safety Update 5.6.2020
June 24, 2020 | Canoe Adventures
Our Covid-Safe plan has been lodged and we’re pleased to welcome back customers. The following is to inform you of our Covid-19 compliance. Guided Tours Our regular guided tours can now continue…
Katarapko Update 2020 What’s changed?
June 24, 2020 | Canoe Adventures
What’s happening at Katarapko? Prior to June 5th 2020, works were being conducted along parts of Katarapko Creek to construct a blocking bank, regulatory structures and a better access road. This was…
Where is Riverland SA and how do I get there?
June 2, 2020 | Canoe Adventures
Where is Riverland SA? The Riverland is a region in South Australia’s east, centered around the Murray River, extending from the South Australia/Victorian border, following the river westwards as far as Blanchetown. It is…
Can I kayak if I don’t know how to swim?
June 1, 2020 | Kym
Sometimes people ask us, Can I kayak if I don’t know how to swim?” and we always answer YES, provided that the considerations listed below have been attended to. It is important to note that…
Guided Sunset Kayak Tour
June 1, 2020 | Kym
Kayak Tour at Sunset: A great time to be on the water Sunset & Sunrise are magical times for a kayak tour on the river. That’s when the waters are often mirror-flat, the reflections are…
How to have fun during a pandemic.
March 22, 2020 | Canoe Adventures
How can I have fun during a pandemic? How can I do #socialdistancing and still enjoy some recreation time, with most venues closed? In the Riverland we are ideally situated to escape to nature,…
At what age can I take my child kayaking?
January 20, 2020 | Canoe Adventures
(Note: This information is relevant to kayaking in protected flatwater – which is what we have in South Australia’s sunny Riverland.) We’re occasionally asked if we have restrictions on children kayaking. We love getting children…