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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…
Katarapko Creek access update – 2019
May 13, 2019 | Canoe Adventures
(Look here for a Katarapko Creek 2020 Update) Note that campsite numbering has changed since this blog was written. What’s happening at Katarapko? Works are currently being conducted along parts of Katarapko Creek to construct…
Riverland Kayaking has just improved.
September 12, 2017 | Canoe Adventures
We’re pretty excited about some new developments in the paddling scene in Berri, thanks to the recently opened Inlet Regulator on Eckert’s Creek. This is part of the whole Katfish Reach project, and it means…
Online bookings for Parks SA National Parks Campsites
May 24, 2017 | Kym
We were really pleased to see the introduction of online bookings for Parks SA campsites (National Parks) in 2017. The website – https://www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/booking includes a pdf map of the area, an image of each…
Increased flows into South Australia – a great chance to explore
August 30, 2016 | Kym
Increased flows into South Australia at the moment are presenting a great opportunity to explore places that aren’t always accessible. Last weekend (27-8-16) we explored from the regulator opposite the Loxton Caravan Park, travelled up…
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…
The Demise of the Giants?
July 17, 2013 | Karen
The stark dead gums lining the edges of many sections of the Murray River and its backwaters, are almost iconic of South Australia’s Murray River. These pale giants certainly enhance the beauty of the river,…