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Increased flows into South Australia
August 30, 2016 | Kym
The Murray is flowing! (well, it always is, but now there’s plenty of water coming our way). Good rainfall in Victorian and New South Wales catchments is sending water into South Australia. During June the…
Hiding behind the Camera
May 10, 2016 | Kym
“Look like you’re enjoying yourself” we’d shout at the kids as they paddled around in front of colourful sandstone cliffs, or lush green wetlands. “Smile” Or “Ve haf vays of making you haf fun” (said…
Katfish Reach
September 30, 2015 | Kym
Katfish Reach is 38 km of creeks and wetlands starting just downstream of Berri in the heart of South Australia’s Riverland. It includes some of the best camping and canoeing spots along the Murray. Abundant…
Things to do in the Riverland – Sunset Kayak Tours
January 2, 2015 | Karen
Editor’s note – this schedule is an old one – for 2015. Current Schedule available by clicking our “book now” button. Looking for things to do in the Riverland? We have a number of scheduled…
Bird watching in South Australia – Riverland
November 29, 2014 | Karen
Bird watching by kayak – a novel (and effective) approach! Here’s a different approach to bird watching in South Australia: Picture yourself in the front of a double kayak, camera in hand. You are…
Looking for things to do in Berri?
August 3, 2014 | Karen
If you’re looking for things to do in Berri here’s an uncommon opportunity. The Lakes of Ngak Indau wetlands (near Berri SA) are part of the Katarapko Section of the Murray River National Park and…
Adding kayaks to your houseboat hire in the Riverland
July 10, 2014 | Karen
If you are planning a Murray River houseboat holiday, we recommend that you consider hiring our sit-on-top kayaks as well. Designed to be stackable to take up less deckspace, they are a…
Places to kayak in South Australia
March 31, 2014 | Karen
(Edited 7/5/2020) If you’re looking for places to kayak in South Australia, we’d love to recommend the area around the Riverland, extending into western Victoria. We have a wonderful variety of landscapes, ranging from green…
Katarapko Stone Weir – a bit of history
March 14, 2014 | Karen
Katarapko Stone Weir is a popular fishing spot near Berri, not far from the upstream end of Katarapko Creek. It is a barrier for boats, and kayaks need to portage around it. It is also…
Katarapko – a great spot to explore by canoe and kayak
September 27, 2013 | Karen
Katarapko (Edit March 2023 – Due to the 2022/2023 Murray River flood, all campsites, and parts of the National Park have been closed, until rangers have a chance to repair roads, and check campsites…