Things to Do in Gippsland part 4

canoe/kayaking

Launch a boat on the Snowy River near Orbost for a thrilling Gippsland canoeing or kayaking experience. Along the way see rugged river gorges, lake edges and remote sections of wilderness that are otherwise difficult to access.

Trips can be a short couple of hours or several days with overnight camping on broad sandbars. Canoeing and kayaking trips run all year round, although the best times are when the snow melts from August to September.

The Mitchell River near Bairnsdale offers the canoeist short day trips or extended touring through tranquil pools and turbulent rapids down to the Gippsland Lakes. It provides challenging grade 3 and 4 rapids and the best time to visit is July to December.

For a gentler paddle, launch a canoe or kayak on the Gippsland Lakes or further along the coast at the Mallacoota Inlet. You can also canoe on the tranquil waters of the Genoa and Wallagaraugh rivers that lead into the Mallacoota inlet or the Thurra and Mueller rivers in the Croajingolong National Park.

Sea kayaking is also a popular activity in this region. Quiet and environmentally-friendly, kayaks are an ideal way to explore the beautiful unspoilt coastline and observe local marine and wildlife.
Snowy River Hovercraft

Experience the picturesque Snowy River in this exciting machine. Travel upstream from Orbost and enjoy magnificent scenery flora and fauna.
2/69 Perry Street, Orbost
Ph 03 5154 2916 or 0417 533 226 bookings essential
Karoonda Park/Snowy River Expeditions

Offering a broad range adventure-based experiences and tours in Victorias Snowy River Country. White water raft, abseil, cave, climb, walk or explore on horseback. Gelantipy Road, Gelantipy
Ph 03 5155 0220
First Track Adventures

Paddle the the unique environment of Blue Rock Lake or turn the grade up for more of an adrenalin rush on a white water trip tailored to suit your needs.
25 Campbell Street, Yarragon
Ph 03 5634 2761
Sea Kayak Australia

Sea Kayak Australia offer instruction, kayak hire and multi day tours to Wilsons Promontory, Gippsland Lakes and the beautiful and remote Croajingolong National Park.
12 Turner Street, Abbotsford
Ph 03 8415 0997
Spindrift International Guiding

Spindrift International Guiding offers sea kayaking tours around Port Welshpool, Corner Inlet and the rugged beauty of the northern end of Wilsons Promontory National Park.
28 Linforth Road, Welshpool
Ph 03 5966 5110
Meridian Kayak Adventures

Tours cater for all levels of experience, skills and adventure tastes. Experience the coastlines from a sea kayaks, designed especially for this leisurely paced nature based eco touring.
12 Clonard Avenue, Elsternwick
Ph 03 9596 8876 or 1300 656 433
Mallacoota Hire Boats

Inboard or outboard fishing boats and canoes are available.
Main Wharf, Mallacoota
Ph 03 5158 0704
Bucklands Boat Hire

Inboard or outboard fishing boats and canoes are available
Lakeside Drive Mallacoota
Ph 0428 580 6660