The Best Kayak/Canoe Trails in Australia

Island Point to 1 tree bay and swan bay

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Sapphcoast

Distance

6.94nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

24

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A paddle Island Point boat ramp past the shoal marker to One Tree Bay then to Swan Bay and return via the Shoal Marker. This bay can be affected by strong winds

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Mooloolaba River

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Marzia Qld

Distance

5.69nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

24

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Cruising along the river on a windy day. Started from the marina, nice if you want to look at houses. For me, the best part was at the end, away from built up area.

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Teewah Creek to Camp 15

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bmachado

Distance

3.27nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

24

We started at Kings Bore Road (west) at Teewah Creek Six Kilometres and six hours later we ended up at Camp 15 on the Noosa River We had to Lift the kayaks over logs on numerous occasions. Empty the kayaks so the...

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Upper Ord - canoe trip

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zebrarock

Distance

32.16nm

Elevation +

3123f

TrailRank

23

Travel the mighty upper Ord river from the Argyle Dam to Kununurra with optional stop-over and pick up at Zebra Rock Gallery. Two overnight stops suggested. Dont miss out on the short walk to Herbies Hideaway, a freshwat...

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Kayak around lake Eacham

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Daniel Montesinos

Distance

1.68nm

Elevation +

82f

TrailRank

23

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Easy and incredibly beautiful. Birdwatching guaranteed, with a couple of resident pelicans and more than a dozen cormorans. Swimming and even snorkeling plenty of fun, as water is quite clear. A trail goes around the lak...

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Ngumba Camp on Wyralong dam near Beaudesert Qld

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doug1953s

Distance

3.27nm

Elevation +

305f

TrailRank

23

Easy paddle from the boat ramp across the dam around a few inlets, past a winery to the campsite marker bouy. Very very peaceful.

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Clark and Shark Islands

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davemorris20

Distance

4.89nm

Elevation +

26f

TrailRank

23

Clark and Shark Islands are both worth a visit. On this occasion we only landed on Shark. Easy floating pontoon in Rushcutters for a start. Cafe stops available in Elizabeth, Rose, Double and Rushcutters Bays.

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Scout Hat Island from Palm Cove

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Daniel Montesinos

Distance

3.58nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

22

A quick and easy trip with a stop on the protected little coral beach at Scout hat island (aka Haycock island). This beach is made of big coral chunks so not suitable for landings with delicate kayaks. Leaving from the P...

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Murrumbidgee river - Childowa to Gundagai - 96km

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Mathieu Jaudon

Distance

51.19nm

Elevation +

1706f

TrailRank

22

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3 days on the Murrumbidgee river from Childowa (Nanangroe reserve) to Gundagai. 96km approximately altogether. See the wild camping spot on the waypoints. Water level was a bit low for us (end of april), should be better...

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Nymboida Buccarumbi Bridge To Jackadgery

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Hardhead

Distance

27.31nm

Elevation +

436f

TrailRank

22

We did this trip with hire canoes over 3 days - 2 nights out. The river was just below the recommended maximum height. There are plenty of campsites along the way. Good to have an experienced person in the back of each c...

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Hayes inlet.

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David Fisher

Distance

10.26nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

22

A pleasant paddle up the creek. Best at high tide as much of this area dries. Creek is navigable up to a road crossing at Finnegan street. Used to be able to paddle way further, a shame the road was not built to allow pa...

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Wingecarribee- Wallaby Rocks Gorge

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eddyline

Distance

6.79nm

Elevation +

505f

TrailRank

22

Berrima to Medway. River grade is moderate (max grade 3+). However at this is deceptive. At low water levels a number of dangerous sieves come into play that can be hidden in twisty bouldery rapids. Visibility can be poo...

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Paddle de Tingalpa Creek

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clacher

Distance

10.44nm

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

21

Cruisey little paddle up Tingalpa Creek from the rail bridge at Thorneside up as far as the tide would let me

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Pittwater round trip from Bayview

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Andrew Moody

Distance

8.66nm

Elevation +

59f

TrailRank

21

Rent kayaks at Bayview - coffee at Careel Bay Marina - Portuguese Beach, KCNP - Scotland Island - return.

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★★★ Oxley Creek

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CB72

Distance

10.08nm

Elevation +

56f

TrailRank

21

Tide at Kendall Street canoe launch was still going down fast 2.5hr after low tide at Brisbane River exit. (2.42)

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Imbil

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Edwin Mens 1

Distance

5.17nm

Elevation +

66f

TrailRank

21

Kayak upstream of Yabba creek starting at Bert Smith Memorial park at Imbil. Great rapids upstream fun coming down on the way back. We did this approx a week after heavy rains.

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Narrawallee Inlet and Creek Kayak

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Andrew Moody

Distance

6.32nm

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

20

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From Narrawallee Inlet, up the Creek until the fallen trees block the route, and back, via the 'secret' lagoon that we can only reach during King tides.

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Camp 15 to Harry's Hut

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bmachado

Distance

8.92nm

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

19

This is the leg of the Camp 15 to Harry's Hut kayak trail. Possible ways to get to Camp 15 Start at Harry's Hut or downstream and paddle to Camp 15 - easy Start at Kings Bore and paddle south - difficult Start furt...

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Cabbage Tree Point - tabby Tabby island

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OliC2D

Distance

4.17nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

19

Launched from Cabbage Tree Point boat ramp. Easy access to the water. the tide was low which was a bit borderline making it thru, but if you spot the channels with slightly deeper water, you'll be fine. Saw lots of ray...

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North Pine River

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Teags

Distance

2.16nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

19

North Pine River Forgot to record when we left, so started it when we turned around. Launch from Leis Park Lawnton and head right. It keeps going for what looked like much further, but it was time to turn around. L...

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Coles Bay to Mt Amos

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techboffin

Distance

9.34nm

Elevation +

2106f

TrailRank

19

Paddle from Coles Bay boat ramp to Hazards Beach, then on to Wineglass Bay and Mt Amos via the lookout.

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★★★☆ Tingalpa Creek

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CB72

Distance

6.70nm

Elevation +

0f

TrailRank

19

The first section is a true gem and pretty much all in the shade. Very scenic. Reservoir to Bay, no blockages. (3.56)

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Booyal crossing to NBRC /BRC Boundary

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Rocky Summers

Distance

6.37nm

Elevation +

1214f

TrailRank

19

Kayaking from booyal crossing on Burnett river to bundy/north Burnett regional councils boundary return

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Current Track: 02 DEC 2016 07:20

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Oldboots

Distance

5.42nm

Elevation +

79f

TrailRank

19

Kayaking is our new walking. Easier on the knees. This is a cruise from Paradise Beach to Barrenjoey and return.

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New Brighton - Brunswick Heads

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sandywif

Distance

5.48nm

Elevation +

187f

TrailRank

19

Did about 20 mins up towards the river mouth first and then did a round trip from the end location. Started recording after I’d started.

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