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Trip 4 : Hampden Bridge to Bendeela

This kayaking trip starts at famous Hampden Bridge the oldest suspension bridge in Australia. Paddle the 5km to Bendeela picnic area testing your skills on 6 small rapids along the way, this is one of the prettiest sections of the river, the habitat of Rock Wallabies, Wombats, Water Dragons and the Lyrebird.

We will pre arrange a pick up time for your return to our office and car park in one of our shuttle buses.

What to Bring

  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Shoes you don't mind getting wet
  • Water
  • Picnic lunch
  • Fishing Gear
  • Be prepared for fun !

The Details

2 hours to all day

Starts at famous Hampden Bridge. Paddle the 5km to Bendeela picnic area.
Pick up and return to our office and car park in one of our shuttle buses.

What to Bring – Overnight Trips

  • A GAS OR FUEL STOVE and fuel (WE CAN HIRE YOU ONE)
  • A TENT WITH A SEWN IN FLOOR (We can sell you a New one for $65)
  • SLEEPING BAG
  • GROUND MAT
  • FOOD…DRINK…SNACKS
  • EATING UTENSILS…CUP…PLATE…BOWL…KNIFE, FORK
  • MATCHES
  • TORCH WITH NEW BATTERY
  • A SPADE FOR A TOILET HOLE (WE WILL SUPPLY)
  • GARBAGE BAGS (WE CAN SUPPLY)
  • A BASIC FIRST AID KIT
  • WATER PURIFYING TABS (rather than transport water, which is bulky and heavy)
  • ANY SPECIAL MEDICATION
  • RAIN COAT
  • A PAIR OF SHOES TO GET WET

Australis Swagman

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Trip 3 : The Big Safari

We combine Trips 1 and 2 to make the Big Safari for those who want to extend their experience on our Rivers at a leisurely pace, relax, enjoy and appreciate the bush.

What to Bring

  • A GAS OR FUEL STOVE and fuel (WE CAN HIRE YOU ONE)
  • A TENT WITH A SEWN IN FLOOR (We can sell you a New one for $65)
  • SLEEPING BAG
  • GROUND MAT
  • FOOD...DRINK...SNACKS
  • EATING UTENSILS...CUP...PLATE...BOWL...KNIFE, FORK
  • MATCHES
  • TORCH WITH NEW BATTERY
  • A SPADE FOR A TOILET HOLE (WE WILL SUPPLY)
  • GARBAGE BAGS (WE CAN SUPPLY)
  • A BASIC FIRST AID KIT
  • WATER PURIFYING TABS (rather than transport water, which is bulky and heavy)
  • ANY SPECIAL MEDICATION
  • RAIN COAT
  • A PAIR OF SHOES TO GET WET

The Details

3, 4 or 5 days

We combine Trips 1 and 2 to make the Big Safari for those who want to extend their experience on our Rivers at a leisurely pace, relax, enjoy and appreciate the bush.

Trip 2 : Shoalhaven Gorge

A twenty-minute shuttle in one of our buses to Tallowa Dam, then a 3 hour paddle into the spectacular Shoalhaven Gorge which is recognised as one of the most scenic flat water paddles in Australia, especially after rain with many waterfalls coming over the majestic sandstone cliffs.

Campsites are limited around the Fossickers Flat area and beyond to Canoe Flat so get here early for our 9am Bus out to the Dam. Enjoy the peace, no roads, no powerboats, just the noise of the birds to wake you up in the morning.
DAY 2 Return to Tallowa Dam. Allow 3 hours enjoy lunch on the banks along the way. We will meet you for your return bus to our base.

What to Bring

  • A GAS OR FUEL STOVE and fuel (WE CAN HIRE YOU ONE)
  • A TENT WITH A SEWN IN FLOOR (We can sell you a New one for $65)
  • SLEEPING BAG
  • GROUND MAT
  • FOOD...DRINK...SNACKS
  • EATING UTENSILS...CUP...PLATE...BOWL...KNIFE, FORK
  • MATCHES
  • TORCH WITH NEW BATTERY
  • A SPADE FOR A TOILET HOLE (WE WILL SUPPLY)
  • GARBAGE BAGS (WE CAN SUPPLY)
  • A BASIC FIRST AID KIT
  • WATER PURIFYING TABS (rather than transport water, which is bulky and heavy)
  • ANY SPECIAL MEDICATION
  • RAIN COAT
  • A PAIR OF SHOES TO GET WET

The Details

2 days

A twenty-minute shuttle in one of our buses to Tallowa Dam, then a 3 hour paddle into the spectacular Shoalhaven Gorge. Return to Tallowa Dam. Allow 3 hours enjoy lunch on the banks along the way.

Mad River Canoe Adventurer

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Dagger Drifter Double

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