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CANOEING
& KAYAKING
Top 12
Paddling
Destinations
in Australasia
Shoalhaven River
Australian
Geographic
MANY WATERWAYS - ONE DESTINATION
Kayaking | 1
Explore the waters
of the South Coast
Our parks offer a unique holiday experience on
beachfront, riverfront or lakefront settings,
located near the region’s best kayaking spots.
holidayhaven.com.au
2 | Kayaking Camping | Caravan & RV | Safari Tents | Cabins
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge all Aboriginal As you journey through the
people of the Shoalhaven, the Shoalhaven, absorb the beauty of
Bhwerawerri, Budawang, Jerrinja, the land, its magnificent landscapes,
Murramarang, Tomikin, Wandi spectacular waterways and
wandandian, Wodi wodi, Yuin and abundance of native flora and fauna.
associated clans of which many are Travel thoughtfully and respectfully,
Dhurga and Dharawal language remembering the footsteps of the
speakers. We value their long rich, ancestors who walked this land
cultural and spiritual connections to before you, and those who will follow.
the Shoalhaven area.
Above: Tallowa Dam
Kayaking | 3
2
3 KANGAROO
VALLEY
1 BERRY
TALLOWA
DAM
5
SHOALHAVEN
HEADS
SH RIVER 7 6 11
OA EN 8 12
L H AV
NOWRA
9
GREENWELL
10 POINT 14
4 13 CULBURRA
BEACH
Rivers
Estuaries
15
Lakes
16
CALLALA
100 beaches 17 BAY
CURRARONG
HUSKISSON MYOLA
170km coastline 19 JERVIS
BEWONG ST GEORGES BAY
20 BASIN 18 VINCENTIA
WANDANDIAN 22
23 21 HYAMS BEACH
ST GEORGES
BASIN
SUSSEX
24
INLET
25 WRECK
BAY
CUDMIRRAH
CONJOLA
28
FISHERMANS
PARADISE
26 BENDALONG
27 LAKE
CONJOLA
MILTON
29
MOLLYMOOK
ULLADULLA
35
31
30 BURRILL
34 LAKE
32
LAKE
RIVER
TABOURIE
YDE
TERMEIL
CL
BAWLEY
POINT
33
KIOLOA
4 | Kayaking
For our online map of
kayak launch spots, visit
shoalhaven.com
/kayak
Above: Lake Conjola
Kayaking | 5
#experienceunspoilt
Above: Tallowa Dam
Right: Kangaroo Valley
Kangaroo Valley
Whether you’re
after a lazy few SHOALHAVEN GORGE 1
hours paddling Access from Tallowa Dam.
near town or an Day paddle or overnight camping upstream along Shoalhaven
epic 4 day camp Gorge (3 hrs still water paddling).
and pack raft
The towering sheer sandstone cliffs of the lower Shoalhaven Gorge
adventure,
are considered to be amongst the most beautiful places in Australia,
Kangaroo Valley
especially after rain with many waterfalls tumbling over the majestic
has super easy
cliffs. Only accessible by kayak, this remote area is tranquillity at its
hire options.
best with just the sounds of birds to wake you in the morning.
HAMPDEN BRIDGE to BENDEELA 2
Access from Hampden Bridge, a 7km one-way paddle to Bendeela
along the Kangaroo River, with several small rapids. Hire a kayak
locally to have your return shuttle included.
BENDEELA to TALLOWA DAM 3
Access from Bendeela Recreation Area, 6 hrs one-way paddle to
Tallowa Dam.
A great multi day paddle, camping in the bush. Lots of wildlife
including wallabies, kangaroos, wombats as well as beautiful
kingfishers and sea eagles.
BENDEELA 3
Access from Bendeela recreation area, explore as much of the river
as you like, and return to car park.
6 | Kayaking
For more
information and
bookings, contact our
Visitor Centre on
02 4421 0778 or go to
shoalhaven.com
/kayak
Kayaking | 7
#experienceunspoilt
Terara
Berry
BROUGHTON CREEK 5
Access from Wharf Road.
Beautiful paddle up and down Broughton Creek with long reeds
and pretty dragonflies, lovely views of the adjacent farm lands.
Bamarang
SHOALHAVEN RIVER 4
Access from Bamarang Rd.
Dedicated kayak launch site with off-road parking, a great spot to
explore the quiet upper reaches of the Shoalhaven River.
Back Forest
BROUGHTON CREEK 6
Access from Back Forest Road near Bolong Rd.
Paddle up Broughton Creek, or downstream out onto the
Shoalhaven River.
8 | Kayaking
A hidden waterfall
off Shoalhaven River
Bomaderry
BOMADERRY CREEK 7
Access from Bomaderry Lions Park boat ramp.
It is a gentle paddle upstream to She Oak Crossing on
Bomaderry Creek Walk at high tide. You can also paddle
downstream out into the Shoalhaven River for breathtaking views.
Continue across the river to Hanging Rock and Nowra Creek to
paddle along Bens walk.
Nowra
GREYS BEACH BOAT RAMP 8
Access from Fairway Dr north-west of the bridge for kayaking up or
downstream on the Shoalhaven River. Option to paddle upstream
past the golf course and turn into the creek opposite Shoalhaven
Zoo for a running waterfall in the right weather.
PARINGA PARK 9
Access from Scenic Drive south-west of Nowra Bridge.
Paddle from Shoalhaven River into Nowra Creek, (Bens Walk area)
under the suspension bridge.
West Nowra
FLAT ROCK DAM 10
Access from Yalwal Rd, a gentle, freshwater, non-tidal paddle about
1km long.
Kayaking | 9
#experienceunspoilt
Greenwell Point
Shoalhaven Heads
SHOALHAVEN/CROOKHAVEN 11
Access from River Rd.
Still-water kayaking within a closed section of Shoalhaven River – or
along the river to Greenwell Point (8km).
Watch out for Comerong Island punt crossing – avoid underwater
cable.
BERRYS BAY 12
Access from Hay Ave boat ramp. Paddle amongst the mangroves at
high tide.
Greenwell Point
CROOKHAVEN RIVER 13
Access from ramps at Greenwell Point Road or West Street.
Very fast-flowing tide – caution needed for inexperienced paddlers.
However, by paddling with the tide a couple of very nice 1 to 2 hour
round-trip paddles through the channels of Comerong Island and
Bay can be followed.
Orient Point
ORIENT POINT TO SALTWATER SWAMP 14
Access Orient Point boat ramp.
Paddle around Goodnight, Crow and Billys Islands and up the
Crookhaven River to Saltwater Swamp for birdwatching.
10 | KayakingCallala Beach
Callala Bay
JERVIS BAY NORTH 15
Access from boat ramp or end of Sheaffe St. Parking approx 10
metres from water’s edge at both locations. Stopping at
Callala, you can
Follow the shore past Red Point to eastern end of Hare Bay to
walk in the
access Cararma Inlet at high tide. Good chance of dolphin
shallows to find lots
sightings.
of hermit crabs and
Access from Coonemia Creek Rd off Currarong Rd. A majestic small stingrays. The
paddle on Coonemia Creek into Lake Wollumboola. water is an amazing
CURRAMBENE CREEK 16 aqua due to the
white sands.
Access from Catherine St carpark in Myola. Beach launch.
Huskisson
CURRAMBENE CREEK 17
Access from Woollamia Boat Ramp, Frank Lewis Way.
Access from Dent St, Huskisson.
Currambene Creek meanders through mangroves, saltmarshes, and
waterside villages for 15km to meet Jervis Bay at Huskisson.
We treasure our beaches and
crystal-clear bays, while you’re
here, join in with the ‘take 3 for
the sea’ movement that locals are
passionate about and help keep
our waterways pristine.
Kayaking | 11#experienceunspoilt
Above: Beecroft Peninsula
Right: Jervis Bay
Vincentia
JERVIS BAY WEST 18
Access from Church St or Holden St off
Try doing a tour Elizabeth Drive.
with a local
Beautiful views, paddle in the protected corner of the Bay.
operator, they take
you to the best PLANTATION POINT 19
spots, bring along Access from Plantation Point Parade.
everything you
Option of paddling in the protected cove, or paddle out around the
need, and are
point in the Bay.
experts on the
local conditions.
Basin View
ST GEORGES BASIN 20
Access Basin View Boat Ramp.
Kayak on St Georges Basin and head up Wandandian Creek.
A large waterway with great paddling and fantastic birdlife (black
swans, pelicans, sea eagles, herons, egrets, plovers, wrens and
parrots) and turtles in summer along with the amazing fishing.
St Georges Basin
ST GEORGES BASIN 21
Access from Island Point Road.
Kayak on St Georges Basin and explore Sepulchre and Garden
Islands.
12 | KayakingAlways wear a life
jacket and visible
clothing. Find the link
to the RMS Safety
Information for kayaks
shoalhaven.com
/kayak
Kayaking | 13Booderee National Park
Sanctuary Point
ST GEORGES BASIN 22
Access anywhere along the waterfront, try Sanctuary Point boat
ramp, Palm Beach or Paradise Beach.
Lots of great spots for a paddle. Calm, clear, shallow waters.
Wandandian
WANDANDIAN CREEK 23
Access Wandandian Creek picnic area in Corramy Regional Park.
A leisurely paddle to admire waterbirds in the casuarina trees or
follow the creek downstream to St Georges Basin or upstream to
beautiful rural scenery.
Sussex Inlet
SUSSEX INLET 24
Access from Nielson Lane boat ramp, River Road Boat Ramp or
Lakehaven Drive Boat Ramp at Lions Park.
Sussex Inlet is a unique urban paddle winding through the town
and waterway between St Georges Basin and Bherwerre Beach on
the coast. Explore the canals of Sussex Inlet town or the shores of
Booderee National Park.
14 | KayakingSussex Inlet
Swanhaven Some of the best
paddles start at
SWAN LAKE 25
the top of a river,
Access from Lake Drive or The Springs Rd. creek or lake then
Swan Lake is adjacent to Conjola National Park, with sheltered travel downstream
creeks, soft sandy beaches, scores of black swans, and impressive into an estuary to
sand dunes. finally end up at
the ocean.
Conjola Park
LAKE CONJOLA 26
Access from Valley Drive.
More than just a lake paddle. Head up Conjola Creek to
Fishermans Paradise or out to the ocean to catch a few waves.
Lake Conjola
LAKE CONJOLA 27
Access from Norman Street boat ramp and paddle North-East into
Berringer Lake.
Fishermans Paradise
LAKE CONJOLA 28
Access Anglers Parade, paddle downstream into Lake Conjola.
Kayaking | 15Above: Cows Crossing at Conjola Creek
Right: Lake Conjola
Follow Narrawallee
kingfishers along
creeks, take NARRAWALLEE INLET 29
little known trails Access from Normandy St boat ramp, only accessible at high tide.
through Narrawallee Inlet peacefully meanders through a sandy lagoon,
mangrove stands nature reserve, and farmland. You may time your journey to paddle
at Narrawallee. upstream and return on the outgoing tide. A good place to take
If the timing is your fishing rod. Option to paddle all the way upstream to Croobyar
right make glow Creek under the bridge at the Princes Highway on high tide.
trails across black
waters at night to
watch fish darting
Burrill Lake
by and stirring the BURRILL LAKE 30
glowing
Access from Lions Park, Maria Ave or Moore St.
phosphorescent
animals in the Explore the beautiful estuary area and head upstream under the
lakes. bridge into the lake. Follow the fresh waters of Stony Creek through
farmland toward Milton.
Kings Point
BURRILL LAKE 31
Access from James Cr.
Paddle for an hour or a day in various directions depending on
prevailing winds.
16 | KayakingMeet Bart, owner of
Jervis Bay Kayak &
Paddlesports Co
shoalhaven.com/
kayak
Kayaking | 17Lake Tabourie
Strap your kayak Lake Tabourie
to the car and Access from Caravan Park Entrance Road. 32
head bush for
A lovely coastal lagoon with glassy reflections of Pigeon House
a camp on the
Mountain and five creeks to explore.
flats of the Clyde
River at Shallow
Crossing Camping Clyde River
Ground. The Clyde River, known as Bhundoo to the local Aboriginal people,
In season, forage flows from the Budawang Mountains through uninhabited forests
at the nearby and national parks where its pure, clean waters meet the coast at
Berry Farm for Batemans Bay.
juicy fresh blue-
berries and CLYDE ESTUARY 33
strawberries. Access from Shallow Crossing to explore the tidal estuary section of
the river.
CLYDE RIDGE ROAD BRIDGE to SHALLOW CROSSING 34
Access from Clyde Ridge Road Bridge for 10km downstream
trip to Shallow Crossing. Some rapids and tricky sections for the
adventurous.
YADBORO BRIDGE to CLYDE RIDGE ROAD BRIDGE 35
Access from Yadboro Bridge for a 17km downstream trip to Clyde
Ridge Road Bridge. Good camping at Yadboro. Great wilderness
paddle, some blockages by fallen trees and tight manoeuvering.
18 | KayakingWe love our
beautiful marine life
and we don’t want to
interfere with their
feeding and mating
habits. More info at
shoalhaven.com
/kayak
Whales and Dolphins
From May through to November each year, our region bears witness
to a wonderful, natural phenomenon. Whales can be spotted
migrating along Australia’s East Coast during this period, when
mother whales head north to breed and return slowly with their
calves. October and late November are the best times for viewing
mums and bubs relaxing in the waters of Jervis Bay. This is a halfway
point in their migration and acts almost like an ocean ‘creche’ for
essential rest and playtime. Dolphins can also be seen surfing the
Shoalhaven waves all year round.
Important National Guidelines for whale and dolphin watching
ensure that we can keep viewing these beautiful creatures whilst
also keeping our impact minimal. Although it can be tempting to
paddle out when you see a whale or pod of dolphins nearby, it’s
important to refrain from this. These lovely animals may be feeding
or have young ones in tow and should not be approached or
chased. If whales or dolphins approach your kayak, make no sudden
noise or movement and continue slowly on your way or out of their
path. Encountering our stunning underwater residents can be an
incredible and memorable experience if done peacefully and at a
safe distance.
Whale approach
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Kayaking | 19SERVICE DIRECTORY KAYAK HIRE (H), TOURS (T), EQUIPMENT SALES (S) BOMADERRY Nowra Kayak Hire H 16 Meroo St nowrakayakhire.com.au 0438 855 222 BURRIER Coolendel H Grassy Gully Rd coolendel.com.au 02 4421 4586 Gradys Riverside Retreat H 674 Burrier Rd gradys.com.au 02 4421 3282 BURRILL LAKE Big 4 Bungalow Park H 123 Princes Hwy bungalow-park.com.au 02 4455 1621 DURRAS NORTH Durras Lake North Holiday Park H 57 Durras Rd durrasnorthpark.com.au 02 4478 6072 EROWAL BAY Jervis Bay Pedal Boat Hire H 99 Naval Pd www.dungowan.com.au 0419 294 550 JERVIS BAY Jervis Bay Kayaks & Paddlesports Co H T S 1/13 Hawke St jervisbaykayaks.com 02 4441 7157 Jervis Bay Wild H 58 Owen St jervisbaywild.com.au 02 4441 7002 Sea Kayak Jervis Bay H T seakayakjervisbay.com.au 0437 509 011 Totally Immersed Watersports S 14/11 Erina Rd totallyimmersed.com.au 02 4421 5936 KANGAROO VALLEY Kangaroo Valley Adventure Co HT 110 Moss Vale Rd kangaroovalleyadventurecompany.com.au 0404 678 082 Kangaroo Valley Kayaks H 5 Moss Vale Rd kangaroovalleykayaks.com.au 0428 999 426 Kangaroo Valley Safaris H T S 2210 Moss Vale Rd kangaroovalleycanoes.com.au 02 4465 1502 Paddle & Portage Canoes H T S 2 Jenanter Dr paddleportagecanoes.com.au 1300 122 663 LAKE CONJOLA Lake Conjola Post Office Store H 41 Carroll Ave 02 4456 1163 LAKE TABOURIE Holiday Haven Tabourie Lake H 595A Princes Hwy laketabourie.holidayhaven.com.au 02 4406 3101 MYOLA JB’s Myola H jbsmyola.com.au 0434 623 066 SOUTH NOWRA BCF Nowra S 28 Central Ave bcf.com.au 02 4421 2668 Outdoors & Beyond S 207 Princes Hwy outdoorsandbeyondcamping.com.au 02 4421 4388 SUSSEX INLET Pelican Shores Cafe and Marina H 28 Sussex Rd pelicanshorescafemarina.com.au 02 4441 3099 Sussex Inlet Marine Centre H Jacobs Dr sussexinlet.info/marine 02 4441 2086 ULLADULLA Walking On Water H T wow-watersports.com.au 0417 360 791 Ulladulla Ship Shape S 150 Princes Hwy 02 4455 7200 Boots Great Outdoor S Cnr Deering & Vincents St outdoorzone.com.au 02 4455 2526 South Coast Paddler S southcoastpaddler.com 0411 383 337 20 | Kayaking
KAYAKING CLUBS & GROUPS
Shoalhaven Canoe and Kayak Club 0431 702 703
Illawarra Ramblers illawarraramblers.com.au
Shoalhaven Bushwalkers Inc shoalhavenbushwalkers.org.au
Culinary Yakers culinaryyakers.com
USEFUL INFORMATION
Australian waterways resource waterwaysguide.org.au
Bureau of Meteorology bom.gov.au
Paddle NSW paddlensw.org.au
Water NSW waternsw.com.au
BIG4 BUNGALOW PARK
Just 5km south of Ulladulla
02 44551621 or 1800552944
reception@bungalow-park.com.au
www.bungalow-park.com.au
Absolute lake frontage to beautiful Burrill Lake,
the perfect location for relaxing, boating, fishing,
KAYAKING, Canoeing, Pedal Boating and SUP.
JERVIS BAY KAYAK &
PADDLESPORTS CO.
1/13 Hawke St Huskisson 02 4441 7157
info@jervisbaykayaks.com | jervisbaykayaks.com
Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board the stunning
foreshore of Huskisson, Jervis Bay with this family
owned company. Hire and head out solo or book a
tour or lesson from our qualified instructors! Team
building, corporate and social events also available.
NOWRA KAYAK HIRE
16 Meroo Street, Bomaderry 0438 855 222
hire@NowraKayakHire.com.au
NowraKayakHire.com.au
Canoes, kayaks, sea kayaks and sit-on-tops to hire
for a day to a week and longer. Located close to
Nowra, perfect for exploring the lower Shoalhaven
River, or take away to your own location.
Delivery and pick up service available.
Kayaking | 21Locations: Keep
Bomaderry Aquatic Centre ith
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Nowra Aquatic Park the K id
Bay & Basin Leisure Centre
Sussex Inlet Aquatic Centre
Ulladulla Leisure Centre
Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre
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Visit shoalhavenssf.com.au
22 | KayakingSelf-guided day trips and
multi day canoe and kayak
camping trips
Kangaroo Valley Safaris
LATEST EQUIPMENT • EXPERT ADVICE • TRIP PLANNING
Visit our shop on the northern side of Hampden Bridge
kangaroovalleycanoes.com.au
CANOE, KAYAK, & BIKE HIRE 02 4465 1502Kayaking | 23@visitshoalhaven shoalhaven.com/kayak 24 | Kayaking revised Mar 2021
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