Canoe Adventures - Riverland

Unquestionably the highlight of our trip to the Riverland was the sunset kayak trip with Kym. He’s a superb guide - thorough, extremely familiar with the myriad waterways of this beautiful area and a very relaxed and gentle support. Being on the intimate anabranches of the Murray in late afternoon was a delight, but as the sun set and the stars were reflected in the still water, a unique and dreamlike experience unfolded. We are experienced kayakers, but for this you really need someone who knows the area well by day and night and Kym is that person. This trip is for everyone - experienced and novice kayakers alike. The kayaks are very stable and easy to paddle and everyone can feel completely confident. I can’t recommend this trip highly enough.

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.

I can not recommend this company highly enough. We dealt with Kym from start to finish when hiring kayaks for a weekend kayaking/camping trip.Our plans changed several times throughout the morning on our convoy to the Riverland including our arrival time and number of people requiring kayaks. Kym spent his time with us to ensure that we were prepared. He also provided us with great knowledge of how to kayak and all the safety requirements.Kym was flexible with pick up location as we were on a camping trip via kayaks.

Having just done the Surise Kayak tour, we have to say it is one of the best things you can do. Kym was awesome as our guide, his knowledge of the river and surrounds was fantastic. The kayaks are very comfortable and easy to use, the experience is second to none. Morning tea of a hot drink, biscuits and local dried fruit, with an unbeatable scenic backdrop was superb. The birdlife, incredible. To be helped in and out of the kayaks without having to get wet, much appreciated. Then Karen is waiting for you at the end of the tour to bus you back to the starting point. Thanks Kym & Karen we've had a brilliant time and can't wait to come back again. Mark & Joshua.

We did a two night self-guided trip. Berri and the surrounding area is a wonderful place to kayak. Kym has a fantastic knowledge of the area and was able to give us much appreciated advice. He is very accommodating and was flexible with the pick up and drop off. I would certainly recommend a kayaking trip and Canoe Adventures - Riverland to anyone. We will be back for the guided sunset tour which looks and sounds amazing.

We had a fantastic sunset kayak tour with Kym. The best way to see the Murray and it's amazing wildlife

Kym was awesome helping us get onto the water in under 90mins in Feb, gave detailed safety info with a great map and route for us to take. His knowledge of the local area wildlife was extensive. It was a great day out, can't recommend Kym and Canoe Adventures Riverland any higher

Kym was amazing. We did an overnight camping trip... it was so much fun. We took mainly backwaters and creeks, and it was just a magical experience. Kym was super knowledgeable, and very flexible. Can't reccomend going canoeing with group enough :)

Kym was absolutely amazing and very accommodating considering we had our times mixed up due to daylight savings. Equipment was in perfect condition and we were even supplied with some maps and helpful tips which made our kayaking experience one to remember forever. Thanks for your superb customer service, we will see you next year!

Absolutely amazing service! Kym was great from the first phone call and was able to help us finding the route that was best for us, and help us with our equipment list. We spent 3 days in the creeks and had a fantastic time.