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 the Department's canoe & kayak trail map kits detail some of the best canoeing regions NSW has to offer. The map kits break the rivers 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 george.schneider@lands.nsw.gov.au or call (02) 4937 9330.

Hawkesbury-Nepean River System Canoe & Kayak Trail

There are three caneoing adventures in this map kit; the Nepean River, Colo River and Hawkesbury River. With numerous sections and tributaries well-suited to recreational canoeing and kayaking, each river has its own characteristics that are sure to meet your needs.

Download your copy of the Hawkesbury-Nepean River System Canoe & Kayak Trail map kit (pdf 5.8mb).

View the Trail in Google Earth  (you will need to have Google Earth installed on your computer to be able to view this file)

Tumut River Canoe & Kayak 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 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 (pdf 4.3 mb).

View the Trail in Google Earth  (you will need to have Google Earth installed on your computer to be able to view this file)

Murrumbidgee River Canoe & Kayak Trail

The Murrumbidgee River Canoe Trail starts at Nanangroe Reserve, near Bookham, and follows the river 230 kms downstream to Wagga Wagga.

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 (pdf 5.4 mb) or complete the order form (pdf 244 kb) for a full-colour map kit which comes with a water-proof plastic sleeve.

View the Trail in Google Earth  (you will need to have Google Earth installed on your computer to be able to view this file)

Macquarie River Canoe & Kayak 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 (pdf 6.5 mb) or complete the order form (pdf 244 kb) for a full-colour map kit which comes with a water-proof plastic sleeve.

View the Trail in Google Earth  (you will need to have Google Earth installed on your computer to be able to view this file)

Other independent NSW Canoe and Kayak sources of information

(The below websites are NOT part of the Department of Primary Industries. The information provided on the below sites might not be accurate and/or up-to-date and does not express the views of the Department of Primary Industries.  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.globalpaddler.com.au Written guides to the best places to go recreational paddling in Eastern Australia, small group paddling adventures, kayak photography, free quarterly newsletter.

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.

www.kayakcanberra.com lists information on different kayak adventures around ACT.

http://theboatshedatworonora.com.au/boat-hire/ offers canoes and kayaks for hire in Woronora, South Coast, NSW.