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Canoe and kayak trails
A canoe or kayak trip down one of NSWs inland rivers enables you to enjoy the true beauty of our vast river systems and LPMA's canoe & kayak trail map kits detail some of the best canoeing regions NSW has to offer.
Tumut River Canoe Trail
The Tumut River is a major tributary of the Murrumbidgee River, which, with the Murray and Darling Rivers, drains the huge Murray Darling basin.
The river rises in the Snowy Mountains where the Snowy Mountain Hydro Electric Scheme captures and diverts much of the annual snow melt tunnels and dams. The huge Lake Blowering is the last of these dams and holds water for release down the Tumut River during summer months for irrigation further down stream.
The Tumut River Canoe and Kayak Trail starts underneath the Blowering Dam wall, and follows the river to its junction with the Murrumbidgee River just up stream of Gundagai. The regular flow out of the Blowering Dam during summer months and the
picturesque rural landscape in this area makes the Tumut River one of the very best canoeing trips available.
Download your copy of the Tumut River Canoe & Kayak Trail map kit (4.3 mb in PDF).
For more information contact the Canoe & Kayak Trail Coordinator at col.roberts@lands.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6332 8486.
Murrumbidgee River Canoe Trail
The Murrumbidgee River Canoe Trail starts at Nanangroe Reserve, near Bookham, and follows the river 230 kms downstream to Wagga Wagga.
Spend up to seven days amongst many plant and animal species as the river takes you through some of Australias most scenic rural areas.
Releases of water from the Burrinjuck Dam provide excellent conditions during the summer months, and riverside reserves provide both easy river access and relaxing camping spots.
Download your copy of the Murrumbidgee River Canoe & Kayak Trail map kit (5.4 mb in PDF) or complete the order form (244 kb in PDF) for a full-colour map kit which comes with a water-proof plastic sleeve.
The map kit breaks the river up into daily sections, and features paddling times and distances, each reserve's GPS coordinates, accommodation and camping facilities, support vehicle access routes, nearby towns and a safe canoeing checklist.
For more information contact the Canoe & Kayak Trail Coordinator at col.roberts@lands.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6332 8486.
Macquarie River Canoe Trail
Starting at Wellington, the six day Macquarie River Canoe Trail travels 150 kms to Narromine and winds its way through areas lined with huge old river red gums, providing habitat for a vast range of birds and animals with some being quite rare or unique to the area.
Good water flows from the Burrendong Dam provide excellent conditions during the summer months, and riverside reserves provide easy river access and relaxing camping spots.
Download your copy of the Macquarie River Canoe & Kayak Trail Map Kit (6.5 mb in PDF) or complete the order form (244 kb in PDF) for a full-colour map kit which comes with a water-proof plastic sleeve.
The map kit breaks the river up into daily sections, and features paddling times and distances, each reserve's GPS coordinates, accommodation and camping facilities, support vehicle access routes, nearby towns and a safe canoeing checklist.
For more information contact the Canoe & Kayak Trail Coordinator at col.roberts@lands.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6332 8486.
Other independent NSW Canoe and Kayak sources of information
(The below websites are NOT part of the Land and Property Management Authority. The information provided on the below sites might not be accurate and/or up-to-date and does not express the views of the Land and Property Management Authority. Please check with a professional kayaker before taking your final NSW canoe or kayak trail decision)
http://www.canoe.org.au/ Australian Canoeing (AC) is the National Organisation responsible for the management, coordination, development and promotion of paddle sports in Australia. AC is committed to the provision of a high standard of competition, safety, and opportunity for participation in paddle sports in Australia. AC aims to provide all members with fair competition, access to high standard facilities and equity in participation at all levels.
www.adventurepro.com.au Outdoor Adventure guide that includes information about canoe and kayak suppliers, activities, accommodation, training, equipment and events.
www.kayakandcanoe.org.au This non-for-profit is licensed to train and assess Australian Canoeing skill, guide and instructor awards in; flatwater, whitewater, and sea. K&C has a policy of assisting members to become safe and competent paddlers through progressive canoe education beginning with a full day introductory course, providing a diversity of canoeing activities in an environmentally friendly way and enjoyment of the natural environment. Annual memberships are also available.
www.paddlensw.org.au Provides Information and resources for paddlers, insurance for members while they participate in paddling activities, paddling skills and techniques, state championship competitions and other non-competitive events.
www.escapology.com.au Free paddle guides, kayak directory, rivers to paddle in NSW.
www.missionkayaking.com Purchase kayaks and accessories.
www.southernadventures.com.au Purchase kayaks, canoes, accessories.
www.kayaksaustralia.com.au Everything related to kayaking and canoeing in Australia, news and events.
www.eurobodalla.com.au/brochure/Kayaking Kayaking routes in Eurobodalla.
www.maritime.nsw.gov.au/docs/cvdocs/h&d-ops.pdf List of all Canoe and kayak operators in NSW.
http://sites.google.com/site/acaciacanoes/ includes details of five white water river sections and one flat water paddle in far northern NSW.
http://kayakfactorydirect.com.au/ kayak retail outlet located on Gosford NSW.
www.bundeenakayaks.com.au offers kayak hire, guided kayaking tours and kayak sales from a base on the waterfront at Bundeena NSW.
www.kayaksaustralia.com.au kayak retail outlet in Taren Point, Sydney, NSW, selling a wide range of kayaks, paddles and accessories.
www.jervisbaykayaks.com are a kayak retailer and manufacturer on the NSW South Coast also offering kayak touring.
www.skeekayakcentre.com.au sells kayaks canoes, paddles and accessories at Mullaway, NSW.
If you have any comments, tips or ideas to improve the content of this Canoe and Kayak NSW page, please send it to: csg@lpma.nsw.gov.au
