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Berri Kayaking Group | 26.10.21 | Piggy Creek

Hi Paddlers, This week will be our last paddle in the Eckert/Sawmill/Splash area this year. It may not be for everyone, as we will need some assistance with unloading and loading kayaks and launching/landing (from…

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Berri Kayaking Group Instructions: 19 Oct 2021

Hi Paddlers, This week and next we again plan to launch from the Sawmill Creek regulator while the managed inundation (environmental watering) is at it’s peak. Wonderful conditions for paddling Sawmill Creek and adjoining creeks….

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campfire and billy, with kayaks on riverbank in background

Kayak Camping and Canoe Camping in South Australia

What is kayak camping? Kayak Camping is an awesome way to get away from it all and immerse yourself in the serenity of nature.  It involves taking all of your gear with you in…

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Looking down on the wetlands of the Loch Luna area

Loch Luna: a kayakers’ guide

One of South Australia’s iconic paddling locations, Loch Luna Reserve includes Chambers Creek, Nockburra Creek and the 2 lakes of Loch Luna. It offers sheltered, slow-flowing flatwaters, in an especially scenic and interesting location…

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Covid Safety Update 5.6.2020

    Our Covid-Safe plan has been lodged and we’re pleased to welcome back customers. The following is to inform you of our Covid-19 compliance. Guided Tours Our regular guided tours can now continue…

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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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Silhouette of kayakers approaching the Berri Bridge

How to have fun during a pandemic.

How can I have fun during a pandemic? How can I do #socialdistancing and still enjoy some recreation time, with most venues closed?   In the Riverland we are ideally situated to escape to nature,…

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