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Canoe The Coorong - Day Tours
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Canoe the Coorong showcases one of South Australia's best kept secrets. located Just 85 km south of Adelaide is the internationally recognised Coorong Wetlands. Canoe the Coorong offers all-inclusive, guided kayaking tours of the Coorong including the Murray Mouth, Goolwa and the South Coorong Lagoon. Tours are suitable for participants of all ages, offering a unique way to see a spectacular part of South Australia.You can book yourself in to the Coorong Tour which explores the Murray Mouth (Goolwa SA). The New Zealand Fur Seal tour which take you to the Goolwa Barrage (Goolwa SA). Or the Pelican Island Tour which explore the famous Pelican Breeding Islands of the southern Coorong Lagoon where over 2000 pelicans breed (Policmans Point SA)
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Tatyana K
Boulder, CO64 contributions
In our blitz tour of Australia we could spend only one day in Goolwa and Coorong National Park. We were going back and forth between choosing a boat trip or kayaking. We were a bit unsure about our physical abilities of kayaking for six hours and then, you know, this eternal question of bathrooms for folks like us in our late 60s. Funny, weather conditions didn't bother us since we were making reservations from Colorado and had a perfect image of Australia being always hot and sunny.
Adelaide met us with invigorating 61 F (=16 C) and rain, Kangaroo Island was even colder.
The closer we were getting to Goolwa, the more doubtful we were about the kayaking perspective.
And then finally on Nov 30 we met our guide Tom, and all our fears melted away. Tom was patient, kind and absolutely unpretentious, the whole world gets brighter around Tom.
The sun came out, the wind calmed down, Tom guided our group of three through the Coorong waters with the confidence of Moses leading his people. Not a single second we felt unsafe, uncomfortable or unloved. In six hours we gained a week's worth of Coorong knowledge. We also got a very new important skill - harvesting Goolwa pipis (small clams) by dancing in the ocean.
Thank you Tom!
Adelaide met us with invigorating 61 F (=16 C) and rain, Kangaroo Island was even colder.
The closer we were getting to Goolwa, the more doubtful we were about the kayaking perspective.
And then finally on Nov 30 we met our guide Tom, and all our fears melted away. Tom was patient, kind and absolutely unpretentious, the whole world gets brighter around Tom.
The sun came out, the wind calmed down, Tom guided our group of three through the Coorong waters with the confidence of Moses leading his people. Not a single second we felt unsafe, uncomfortable or unloved. In six hours we gained a week's worth of Coorong knowledge. We also got a very new important skill - harvesting Goolwa pipis (small clams) by dancing in the ocean.
Thank you Tom!
Written 2 December 2023
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Zoe S
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Nov. 2023 • Couples
We had an amazing time! Despite the weather being a bit chilly, our tour guide (Riley) was amazing! He gave great insight into the area, took us on a great walk, was very friendly and we felt like we learned a bit too! Riley set up a lovely little picnic with local produce and the Kayaking was a lot of fun, where we got to see seals!! Would highly recommend!
Written 11 November 2023
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Helen W
Rozelle, Australia2 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Friends
Exquisite paddling as the wind had dropped and sun was receding. Our fabulous guide Riley took us discreetly but up close and pretty personal to the long nosed fur seals. He then guided us to a unique vantage point for a picnic of local wine, cheese and home-made treats. It was very special paddling back across the channel to a red sky, black swans and spoonbills. Mr Percival was there too. Thanks Brenton and Riley.
Written 14 September 2023
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Cindy R
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My family spent Mother’s Day kayaking the Coorong. It’s just something I wanted to do with my husband and 4 children. We had such an amazing day enjoying the serenity of the environment, getting in some fun fitness, enjoyed beautiful food prepared for us with an amazing view. We gained an education of the area by our informed guide and have all gained a refreshed appreciation of our fragile environment. The experience of walking through the sand hills, kayaking on calm water, and the vision of pounding waves, bird life, and the fur seals just gave us all an instant calm to our normally busy lives. It was so much fun, we laughed a lot. Our guide was brilliant and not once did any of us feel unsafe, unsure or bored. We certainly will be back for this tour and one of the other guided tours on offer. To our lovely guide Leon, thank you so very much. We didn’t want the day to end. The Coorong Day Tour was definitely worth every cent and our 2hr drive from home to get there. Cindy & Family
Written 16 May 2023
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Ann T
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Mar. 2023 • Friends
A great sunset Kayak
Riley Did a great job of informing and getting us on and off the water safely
Riley Did a great job of informing and getting us on and off the water safely
Written 29 April 2023
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Gavin M
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Apr. 2023 • Couples
Was a great tour! The guide knew their stuff and did a good job with information and maintaining interest while also allowing plenty of time to just enjoy the paddle.
Equipment was all in good condition and clean.
The cooked lunch was a highlight with some very nicely done local fish.
Equipment was all in good condition and clean.
The cooked lunch was a highlight with some very nicely done local fish.
Written 22 April 2023
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Rodney1001
Sydney, Australia30 contributions
Apr. 2023
My partner & I set out with 2 friends & Riley under "suspect" skies. However, once on the water the weather improved & the lagoon water remained calm. We apparently were doing the trip in reverse due to the tides which suited us just fine - no fun paddling against the current!
Saw a number of seals on the main sand island & a number of birds.
More paddling before we stopped for morning tea & some lovely cake from Brenton's grandmother before heading off for a nature walk. Riley was a great guide & was very knowledgeable on all flora & fauna. He was not bad at cooking either with a great fish salad roll for each at lunch (apart from the Vegan who was catered for as well).
Back in the kayaks for another hour of paddling before the rain appeared.
Great day out & well worth the drive down from Adelaide.
Saw a number of seals on the main sand island & a number of birds.
More paddling before we stopped for morning tea & some lovely cake from Brenton's grandmother before heading off for a nature walk. Riley was a great guide & was very knowledgeable on all flora & fauna. He was not bad at cooking either with a great fish salad roll for each at lunch (apart from the Vegan who was catered for as well).
Back in the kayaks for another hour of paddling before the rain appeared.
Great day out & well worth the drive down from Adelaide.
Written 10 April 2023
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Darwinz46
Kew, Australia11 contributions
Wonderful experience in the Coorong. Tom led us on a fabulous day out in this very special area of Australia. A group of five, thrown together but we got on well and Tom showed us many special things. Home baked delights for morning tea, an amazing bush-tucker walk and stroll on the beach before locally caught pan-fried fish for burgers. Seeing 9 emus walking on the beach and swimming was a unique wildlife experience! Finally got to see the mystical Murray mouth too! Thanks CtC 🤗
Written 15 March 2023
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Brenton C
WOW! Thank-YOU for such a fabulous review. We are so glad you got to see so many Emus - this is something that has come about since the floods - the birdlife has just 'exploded'. Tom is one of our most experienced Guides and we are so glad that he shared his knowledge of the Coorong with you. The Coorong is a very special place :)
Written 16 March 2023
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Andrew H
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Jan. 2023
Myself and my partner booked a Kayak for the day, so we could go off adventuring. We had a ball, and the kayak was very easy to use and manoeuvre. They provided us with everything necessary for a great day, and Brenton was a legend and easy to communicate with.
Written 31 January 2023
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Brenton C
Awwww thanks:)
Written 16 March 2023
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Jules
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Jan. 2023
Had an awesome kayaking experience with James! I went with my partner and we both had the best time! It was our first time kayaking but James made us feel very at ease and confident. He even took some action shots while we were on the water! James shared so much knowledge about the local plants when we walked around the National Park and provided us with morning tea, fresh fish burgers for lunch and then afternoon tea right next to the Murray Mouth. This experience exceeded both our expectations and we will definitely be back for the Sunset tour next time!
Written 22 January 2023
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Brenton C
Oh my goodness, thank-you for such an in-depth review and I am very glad that that you enjoyed your first kayaking experience so much :)
I will pass your wonderful feedback onto James and it will be fabulous to have you back for the Sunset Tour.
Written 24 January 2023
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Mossman, Australia21 contributions
Hi Brenton,
My husband and 10 year old son will be visiting this September. Will you be around at that time and, if so, are we able to organise some kind of kayaking experience. We are all novices! We are staying at Victor Harbor 18th - 20th and haven't booked anything from there, thinking about Meningi though - then we scoot up to the Barossa for a 150 year Family Reunion on the 24th/25th at Eudunda.
Would love to make this one of our 'to do's.
Thanks
Diane Schild
Brenton C
Mylor, South Australia, Australia13 contributions
Hi Diane
Thanks for the question.
Canoe the Coorong will be back in full swing at the start of September.
If you would like to see what our tours offer please visit our website.
You can also book your tour from here. We can be quite flexible with the date if the weather comes in windy. We also offer a refund if the weather is unsafe to be on the water.
Many of the people that come out kayaking with Canoe the Coorong have never kayaked before, so all our tours are suitable for beginners.
I hope this helps but if you have any questions please feel free to call me on 0424826008 or email Canoethecoorong
kind regards Brenton
RDGD
Adelaide, Australia4 contributions
Hello
Just a quick question. Is this a summer only activity. We will be (six or eight of us) at Goolwa for a week in July and may be interested in a three or so hour kayak experience. Also if available what would the cost be?
Thanks
Brenton C
Mylor, South Australia, Australia13 contributions
Hi Lesleigh. Thanks for the message the Coorong is a gorgeous kayak all year round. Unfortunately I will be overseas in July. I can however offer you kayaks to hire and you can explore to Coorong at your leisure. Double kayaks are $90 and single kayaks are $75 per day.
If you would like to discuss options please call me on 0424826008 or email me