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solitary kayaker on misty morning leaving beautiful ripple paths in the water

Hiding behind the Camera

“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…

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kayakers travel under branch on tree lined narrow creek

Katfish Reach

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…

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kayaking on Ajax Achilles Lakes

Things to do in the Riverland – Sunset Kayak Tours

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…

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Bird watching in South Australia – Riverland

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…

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kayakers travel under branch on tree lined narrow Sawmill Sreek

Looking for things to do in Berri?

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…

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Kayakers on lake near Berri SA

Adding kayaks to your houseboat hire in the Riverland

    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…

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4 kayakers on the creek

Places to kayak in South Australia

(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…

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kayaks on sandbar with cliffs in background

Katarapko Stone Weir – a bit of history

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…

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Eckert Creek near Berri SA

Katarapko – a great spot to explore by canoe and kayak

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…

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kayaking on narrow creek past reeds and trees

Ajax and Achilles Barge Wrecks – a bit of Murray River History, in the Riverland

The Ajax and Achilles Lakes, little known by Berri and Loxton locals, are located less than a kilometer from Lock 4, and less than 6km from Berri (as the crow flies).  If you’re wondering what…

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