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How to Get Onto the Water in the Riverland, South Australia

It’s no secret that any visit to the Riverland simply has to include some time on the water! Here’s a list of all the ways to get on the water and enjoy the Murray River:…

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3 kayakers paddling amongst the redgum trees on the floodplain, during increased flows.

Can we kayak when the river is high?

What is the current state of flow on the Murray? Background: Flow on the Murray in SA is generally measured at the border, in Gigalitres per day. A Gigalitre (GL) is One thousand million litres….

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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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Kayaker in single kayak paddles through narrow creek in the riverland of South Australia - Eckert Creek.

Where is Riverland SA and how do I get there?

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…

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kayakers on reed-lined creek

Can I kayak if I don’t know how to swim?

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…

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Guided Sunset Kayak Tour

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…

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brothers having fun in kayak, pushing off from bank

At what age can I take my child kayaking?

(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…

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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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kayakers on river by tall cliffs

Special “High Flow” Tour Series

Guided Kayak Tours on the Murray River during high flows. At Canoe Adventures we are SO EXCITED that the Murray River is in a period of high flows (end of 2016) and we can offer…

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Kayakers passing by reeds and redgums on the Murray River

Exploring new territory at Yabby Creek near Loxton

This Saturday 10th September, 2016, will see the Berri Kayaking Group and interested others exploring new territory near Loxton at Yabby Creek and the Horseshoe Lagoons. Click here for a detailed trip report.   We…

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