Shoalhaven Kayaking Brochure

kayaking SOUTH COAST • NEW SOUTH WALES • AUSTR ALIA

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kayaking IN THE SHOALHAVEN

The waters of the Shoalhaven are paddling heaven with its extensive network of rivers, estuaries, lakes and beaches. The world is a gentler place when viewed from a kayak skimming over some of the cleanest water on the planet and exploring nature’s bestkept secrets.

Here’s a selection of local kayaking spots – however with over 109 beaches, and 1000km of coastline along beaches and waterways, you’re sure to find your own favourite.

Jervis Bay Ka

yak Co.

KANGAROO VALLEY

BENDEELA

GREENWELL POINT

TALLOWA DAM

Bendeela: park at Bendeela, explore as much of the river as you like, and return to car park.

BOAT RAMP

Shoalhaven Gorge: day paddle or overnight camping upstream along Shoalhaven Gorge (still-water paddling) 3 hr paddle into Shoalhaven Gorge

BERRY BROUGHTON CREEK Beautiful paddle up and down Broughton Creek, lovely views of the adjacent farm lands.

COOLANGATTA

CURRARONG

Car Park – Wharf Road

KANGAROO RIVER

Paddle up Broughton Creek, or downstream out onto the Shoalhaven River.

One-way paddle, from Hampden Bridge to Bendeela 7 small rapids. 5 km

BENDEELA CAMPGROUND BENDEELA TO TALLOWA DAM 6 hrs paddling A great two-day paddle, camping in the bush. Lots of wildlife including wallabies, kangaroos, wombats as well as beautiful kingfishers and sea eagles.

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Very fast-flowing tide – caution needed for inexperienced paddlers.

However, by paddling with the tide a couple of very nice 1 to 2 hour roundtrip paddles through the channels of Comerong Island and Bay can be followed.

The towering sheer sandstone cliffs of the lower Shoalhaven Gorge are considered to be one of the most beautiful places in Australia, especially after rain with many waterfalls tumbling over the majestic cliffs. Only accessible by kayak, this remote area is tranquillity at its best with only the sounds of birds to wake you in the morning.

HAMPDEN BRIDGE

Boat ramp at end of Greenwell Point Road or West Street

BROUGHTON CREEK Car Park – Back Forest Road, near Bolong Rd

SHOALHAVEN HEADS WHARF RD OR RIVER RD Still-water kayaking within closed Shoalhaven River – or along river to Greenwell Point Approx 8km to Greenwell Point Watch out for punt crossing – avoid underwater cable.

Pack a lunch and explore the local marine life, sea cliffs, beaches, bays and inlets around the scenic coastline of Currarong. Launch your kayak directly from the park for your ocean experience or a short drive to Honeymoon Bay to experience Jervis Bay. SHOALHAVEN RIVER, NOWRA GRAYS BEACH BOAT RAMP

Enter water on north-west of bridge, for kayaking up or downstream.

Nice quiet area to paddle is Nowra Creek, (Ben’s Walk area) under suspension bridge.

Image: Bay and Basin Sportsfishing

Image: Jervis Bay Kayak Co.

Bendeela Kangaroo Valley

BERRY

Tallowa Dam Coolangatta

Grays Beach Canoe Club

Shoalhaven Heads Image: Jervis Bay Kayak Co.

Greenwell Point Sth Nowra

SHOALHAVEN RIVER, NOWRA

Culburra

CANOE CLUB, SCENIC DRIVE,

Enter water on south-west of bridge

REMEMBER

SAFETY FIRST

Myola

always wear a lifejacket and check the weather before heading out

Callala Bay Callala Beach

Paddle in Nowra Creek, (Bens Walk area) under suspension bridge.

Currarong

Huskisson

BOAT RAMP OR END OF SHEAFFE ST Vincentia

St Georges Basin Sanctuary Point

Hyams Beach

Sussex Inlet

Lake Conjola

Narrawallee Milton

BASIN VIEW BOAT RAMP OR ISLAND POINT ROAD Kayak on St Georges Basin, or head up Wandandian Creek

Burrill Lake

Shallow Crossing

MAP NOT TO SCALE

Kioloa

Nth Durras

VINCENTIA

ST GEORGES BASIN

Mollymook

Bawley Point

Still-water kayaking on Jervis Bay. Good chance of dolphin sightings.

PLANTATION POINT, OFF PLANTATION POINT PARADE Option of paddling in the protected cove, or paddle out around the point in the Bay.

Bendalong

Termeil

Parking approx 10 metres from water’s edge at both locations.

CHURCH ST, OFF ELIZABETH DR. Beautiful views, paddle in the protected corner of the Bay.

Cudmirrah Berrara

Tabourie Lake

CALLALA BAY

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A large waterway with great paddling and fantastic birdlife (black swans, pelicans, sea eagles herons, egrets, plovers, herons and smaller wrens and parrots and turtles in summer along with the amazing fishing.

SANCTUARY POINT ANYWHERE ALONG WATERFRONT Lots of great spots for a paddle, calm, clear, shallow waters.

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CANOE/KAYAKING DIRECTORY

STAND UP PADDLE

KANGAROO VALLEY

Kangaroo Valley Safaris 2031 Moss Vale Road (next to the Pioneer Museum) (02) 4465 1502 info@kangaroovalleycanoes.com.au www.kangaroovalleycanoes.com.au Open daily for canoe, kayak and bike hire.

Specialising in self-guided eco-safaris.

BURRIER – SHOALHAVEN RIVER Coolendel Grassy Gully Road (02) 4421 4586 www.coolendel.com.au Set beside the Shoalhaven River. Open daily for canoe hire.

Gradys Riverside Retreat 674 Burrier Road (02) 4421 3282 www.gradysriversideretreat.com.au 19kms west of Nowra along the Shoalhaven River. Open daily for canoes with accessories.

SOUTH NOWRA

Paddle Pedal Sail South Nowra 207 Princes Highway (02) 4423 3777 nowra@paddlepedalsail.com www.paddlepedalsail.com For kayak sales and advice. Equipment repairs and parts. Expert staff with local knowledge and advice.

GREENWELL POINT

Angler’s Rest Boat & Kayak Hire 113 Adelaide Street (02) 4447 1207 info@anglersrest.com.au www.anglersrest.com.au Boat and kayak hire available daily.

Instructions and maps provided.

BURRILL LAKE

Big 4 Bungalow Park 123 Princes Highway (02) 4455 1621 bungalow@shoal.net.au www.bungalow-park.com.au Canoe and pedal boat hire

HUSKISSON

Jervis Bay Kayak Company 1/13 Hawke Street (02) 4441 7157 info@jervisbaykayaks.com www.jervisbaykayaks.com Kayak hire. Guided and self-guided tours available.

The half-day trip is always popular but if you simply want a short paddle with the family or you want to overnight camp they offer sit-on-top and sea kayaks for hire on Jervis Bay and St Georges Basin for a go-italone kind of experience.

Paddle Pedal Sail Huskisson 65 Owen Street (02) 4441 6868 husky@paddlepedalsail.com www.paddlepedalsail.com For kayak sales and advice. Equipment repairs and parts. Expert staff with local knowledge and advice.

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JERVIS BAY

JERVIS BAY

SUSSEX INLET

Jervis Bay Kayak Company 1/13 Hawke Street, Huskisson (02) 4441 7157 info@jervisbaykayaks.com www.jervisbaykayaks.com SUPs available for hire. With the pristine Jervis Bay Waterway directly opposite our store this is a great way to try out and enjoy the fantastic sport of stand up paddle boarding.

Bay & Basin Sportsfishing Jervis Bay to Batemans Bay 0413 610 832 info@bayandbasinsportsfishing.com.au www.bayandbasinsportsfishing.com.au Kayak tour: includes NSW fishing licence; all rods, reels and a range of lures; transport to and from your accommodation by arrangement; sunscreen; drinking water; digital camera and lunch on full day tours.

This is a catch, photograph and release tour (CPR) Kayaking fishing tour.

Alonga Waterfront Cottages 166–168 River Road (02) 4441 2046 alonga@optusnet.com.au www.alongacottages.com.au Boat and canoe hire.

ULLADULLA AREA

Total Eco Adventures Operating in Mollymook, Narrawallee and Ulladulla (02) 4471 6969 info@totalecoadventures.com.au www.totalecoadventures.com.au Kayaking adventure activities.

An experience of a lifetime exploring the local marine life, sea cliffs, beaches, bays and inlets of Mollymook, Ulladulla and Narrawallee. All ages welcome and no experience needed. Please note minimum of 8 needed for tour to run.

Jervis Bay Stand Up Paddle 754 Woollamia Road, Woollamia 0403 354 716 mel@jervisbaystanduppaddle.com.au www.jervisbaystanduppaddle.com.au Maximum group is 8.

Open 7 days from 6.30am until dusk – subject to tides and weather conditions.

Lessons, tours and hire available.

Located at Huskisson but offering a mobile service between Shoalhaven Heads & Ulladulla.

ULLADULLA AREA

Total Eco Adventures Operating in Mollymook, Narrawallee and Ulladulla (02) 4471 6969 info@totalecoadventures.com.au www.totalecoadventures.com.au Stand up paddle yours and lessons All ages welcome and no experience needed. Please note minimum of 4 needed for session to run.

LAKE TABOURIE

Lake Tabourie Tourist Park Princes Highway (02) 4406 3101 tabourie@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au www.holidayhaven.com.au Canoes available for hire.

SHALLOW CROSSING

Shallow Crossing Camping Ground The River Road (02) 4478 1183 Canoes available for hire.

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