Canoe Adventures - Riverland

Canoe Adventures - Riverland

Canoe Adventures - Riverland
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8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Looking for some fun splashing around in a canoe with the kids, or a serene guided tour? We can help you with the following options: 1) Hire a kayak to splash around, or to do your own exploring - half day, full day and overnight hire available - Free delivery to the water within 5km of Berri. Maps and route suggestions supplied. 2) Join us on a relaxed Tour through the wetlands and backwaters - Sunrise, Sunset and half day tours available. 3) Enjoy a overnight Canoe Camping Expedition. We can provide most of the equipment for your expedition - guided or self-supported. No shopfront, but we deliver to your desired location (and we're happy to advise you on great places to launch, explore and even camp) Email us, or give us a ring, to discuss your options.
Berri, South Australia, Australia

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matmob
Adelaide, Australia256 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021
We were fortunate to get one of the SA Tourism vouchers and we chose the Sunset Tour with Canoe Adventures Riverland. Despite having our own kayaks we enjoyed the experience of being picked up, not having to load and unload our own kayaks, being fed and watered, and having an expert guide. Kym was very accommodating and patient in ensuring we had the type of kayaks we wanted to try despite them not being the usual ones used for this tour. The kayaks were of high quality and well maintained, this is often not the case with hired equipment. We launched at Lock 4 and paddled through quiet waters to the Murray River. A short distance along the river brought us to the magnificent Bookpurnong Cliffs. Despite the day being cloudy, just as we arrived at the cliffs the sun shone, making a beautiful sight as the colour changed on the cliffs. A close look at the cliffs revealed many Fairy Martin mud nests. We then went ashore at one of the nearby campgrounds where a welcome hot cuppa, biccies and dried fruit was enjoyed. The paddle continued in darkness, and using very powerful and once again good quality headlamps Kym helped us to spot possums and birds in the trees. Roos were also seen on the banks. A little further on Kym's wife Karen was waiting with the car to pick us up. The whole experience was very relaxed, and there were flexible options for the length of the paddle. We would have continued a little further, but our dinner booking dictated a time limit. We would thoroughly recommend this tour to anyone - even if you have never kayaked before. Kym also has a wealth of knowledge of all the waterways, and we would not hesitate to consult him for help with an overnight or multi day trip.
Written 29 May 2021
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a detailed, positive review. You've described the experience beautifully. The Great State Vouchers were a special blessing! Hope to see you again sometime.
Written 10 October 2021
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Joshua J
O'Halloran Hill, Australia8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2021 • Family
We booked in for a full day with two double kayaks. Kym dropped them off right on time, was very helpful and gave us everything we needed for a perfect morning on Lake Bonney.

Due to a quieter than usual day Kym offered to pick up the kayaks and change location for the afternoon. We had a break for lunch before following him to lock 4 where he talked us through a fantastic route and provided us with a laminated map to ensure we didn’t get lost.

We ended up kayaking 10km in total for the day across the two locations.

All in all it was a wonderful day, great value for money with above and beyond service from a down to earth company.

If you don’t have your own kayaks do yourself a favour and book a couple of these for the day and enjoy some time on the water with your family.
Written 29 January 2021
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Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're glad we were able to help your family enjoy our waterways. Hope to see you again.
Written 3 February 2021
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brontebear
Adelaide12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021
As locals of the Riverland we'd explored the river by houseboat but never by canoe. The sunset trip we did with Karen was superb - she obviously had the right connections to organise such perfect weather conditions! We canoed upstream from Lock 4 to Bookie's cliffs through beautiful backwaters. It was lovely to occasionally drift and enjoy the quiet before rejoining the river and the golden sunlit cliffs. Kym awaited us with hot and cold drinks, local dried fruits and biscuits. A perfect backdrop for the setting sun before canoeing further (in the dark) in search of possums in Salt Creek.
We'd highly recommend this particular adventure for people of all ages and levels of canoeing experience. You're in great hands with Karen and Kym.
Written 3 April 2021
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Thanks so much for your kind words, and for taking the time to review us. We don't always appreciate what's right under our nose, when we live here - but we sure are blessed, aren't we! It was lovely to have you both along.
Written 10 April 2021
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Darlene J
14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022
Tranquility, relaxation and enjoyment in taking time out to take in the serenity of the river and backwaters. What better way than in a canoe, during sunset.
We indulged in the guided sunset canoe adventure and from the first greeting at collection to being dropped back we felt comfortable and at ease.
Kym was encouraging, patient with us getting the idea of paddling in a canoe and excellent on his knowledge of the river & creeks as well as the wildlife & flora on the ground and on the water! Pointing out local history, wildlife species and various plants along the paddling trip. Timeout from paddling 3/4 of the way to grab a drink and bite of local produce in biscuits, nuts & dried fruit put together by Kym's wife Karen. We were lucky to have perfect weather conditions for this canoe adventure. We had a great time and would recommend Kym and Canoe Adventures - Riverland to the unexperienced canoeists like us!!!
Written 14 March 2022
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Hi Darlene, Many thanks for taking the time to review us. We're glad you felt at ease. It's not uncommon for people to initially feel a little nervous, but it doesn't take long at all for them to discover how stable the double kayaks are, and to get the feel for propelling and steering the kayak Many thanks for the recommendation!
Written 18 April 2022
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Ana274
Adelaide, Australia110 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2021
As newbies who had never kayaked before we were very apprehensive and nervous about taking this tour but Kym reassured us and answered all our queries patiently before we booked the sunset tour with him .
He was very kind and encouraging during the tour and we felt very supported and safe even though we had no prior experience of kayaks or canoes .
Hubby and I were on a double kayak which we found very stable and convenient for us especially with my plus size / extra weight :)
It was an amazing experience and we had a great time on this tour. Karen had even organised a gluten free bar for my hubby as he is a celiac . He was pretty chuffed about it :)
We even went and hired kayaks in Renmark the next day and went exploring on our own . Thank you Kim for encouraging and teaching us a new skill. Will surely be back when we visit Berri next time.
My suggestion to all newbies would be , just do a guided tour with Kim and you will be safe , supported and have an amazing time exploring our beautiful River Murray .
Written 25 February 2021
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Ana, what a lovely review! Many thanks for all the details and for sharing some images too. You're a star!
Written 19 March 2021
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Mark C
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2021 • Family
Kym was so helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. It made the tour so enjoyable along with the scenery. The kayaks were very comfortable and easy to use for us as beginners. The morning tea was lovely with the most beautiful backdrop. Definitely recommend doing the Sunrise tour, whilst it may be early you don't get to see a sunrise in the middle of the day. So get up early and you'll have the best time watching the sun rise over the river. It is truly unforgettable. When we got to the end of the tour Karen was there to bus us back to our vehicles at the starting point. Thanks Kym & Karen we had a great time and can't wait to go on another tour. Mark & Joshua
Written 5 June 2021
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Great advice, Mark! It's hard to beat a sunrise on the water. Many thanks for taking the time to review us.
Written 10 October 2021
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Rivetts
Naracoorte, Australia11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2020
Karen and Kym are wonderful guides. Organising the trip was easy - communications were prompt and they were happy to work in with our timeframes. Equipment was great, their knowledge was fabulous and we enjoyed a really relaxing paddle down the river, punctuated by a morning tea stop that involved local produce and a hot drink.

Winter might not seem like the ideal time for a canoe trip, but the still clear morning made it a perfect adventure with our 4 year old daughter. The 2hr (or more like 3hr) option was just right and there were lots of birds and interesting plants to keep her happy and engaged.

To top off the experience, Kym took lots of photos to capture our trip and they were made available to us online within a couple of hours of our trip for a nominal fee.
Written 20 July 2020
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Thanks for the detailed review. It was lovely to meet you. Hope to go for a guided tour of Bool Lagoon with you one day! Karen
Written 23 July 2020
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Kelly A
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
From the on time pick up (from our hotel) to the drop off, everything was perfect!
We enjoyed the morning sunrise out on the water, which was incredible.
Kym was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. He made sure that this experience was at a relaxing pace, giving us all time to soak in the surroundings. With lots of interest from the smaller winding creeks to the open river and the surrounding cliffs, there was so much to see and take in.
Our girls are already asking when we can go back and do this again.
I can highly recommend Canoe Adventures Riverland for all ages
Written 5 March 2020
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Thank you so much for the review, Kelly. And thank you for joining us for a sunrise tour: they're Kym's favourite! Hope we can see you again soon.
Written 4 May 2020
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Karen A
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2020
Fantastic weekend adventure. Our family of 4 (Children aged 20 and 15) paddled for 22 kms over the weekend, setting up an overnight camp. Kym was fabulous in the hiring the kyaks, local knowledge and set down and pick up points. Prompt communication and very reasonable rates. We would use Kym for our next riverland kyaaking adventure.
Written 8 November 2020
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Hi Karen. It's hard to beat an overnight kayak trip! So glad you got out and gave it a go. Many thanks for reviewing us.
Written 7 December 2020
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brendanhoranhk
Hong Kong, China155 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022
Booked a Sunset Kayak trip in late February.
I've not been in a Kayak for many years and my wife never has.

We were picked up from Berri, as communicated via email. No issues.
Kym was very helpful with getting us set up and talking us over the basics.
Once in the water, we both got the hang of it.
Kym pointed out birds and other animals along the way and provided general information about the Murry River. We did not know a lot about the area so this was super helpful.
We watched the sunset over the Murry which was amazing. This followed by a small break with biscuits and coffee and then back into the water for some dusk/dark paddling time.
Kym managed to spot a large range of critters, including a small frog!
Since we were a bit slow, it was quite dark by the time we reached the end. The stars at this point however were amazing. Very little light pollution in the back creak we ended up finishing in.
Once assisted out of the water we were dropped back off to where our car was parked at Berri.

Kym was very patent and helpful and we did not feel rushed.
Amazing evening/night that we both will not forget.
Written 28 February 2022
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Hi Brendan. Thanks so much for taking the time to review us, and for your kind words. It is lovely after dark too, isn't it! Glad you were able to join us!
Written 18 April 2022
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