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kayakers paddle past large redgum on tree-lined creek

Katarapko Update 2020 What’s changed?

    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…

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sunsmart young ladies paddle double kayak through narrow creek

Katarapko Creek access update – 2019

(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…

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kayaks on the river at sunrise

Riverland Kayaking has just improved.

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…

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kayaking on Ajax Achilles Lakes

Online bookings for Parks SA National Parks Campsites

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…

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Sunrise at the Berri Bridge with kayaker

Increased flows into South Australia – a great chance to explore

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…

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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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camper at dawn, sitting between tent and kayaks

The Demise of the Giants?

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,…

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