Canoeing & Kayaking
In South Australia, you can immerse yourself in canoeing or kayaking one of the world's great river systems.
Murray River Canoe Trails
The backwaters and creeks of the Murray River provide some of South Australia's best canoeing. Take an existing canoe trail or discover on your own. Popular canoeing locations are Loch Luna which feature protected, sheltered backwaters, open exposed lakes and rivers, abundant birdlife, Aboriginal
heritage and spectacular cliff views - suitable for half day, full day and overnight trips.
Katarapko Creek has diversity of flora and fauna that inhabit the islands, flood plains and higher ground. The nature of the many waterways is varied: some areas comprise long, open lagoons while narrow and densely vegetated creeks flow with faster waters. Both Loch Luna and Katarapko are ideal canoeing
spots for novice paddlers and families.
Chowilla is an extensive maze of interconnecting creeks and billabongs which provide a perfect environment for many bird species including the Grey Teal, Black Duck swans and pelicans; suitable for day and extended trips in a range of habitats. Waterproof canoe maps containing suggested routes and good canoeing information are available from Canoe SA.
Adelaide
Just 20 minutes from Adelaide, you can kayak along the beaches and Port River to see dolphins, shipwrecks and mangroves.
National Parks
Head to Coffin Bay National Park, offering diverse coastal landscapes, massive dunes and pounding surf beaches of the Southern Ocean that contrast with peaceful, sheltered bays along the northern coastline. Sand dunes and limestone pavements feature throughout the park.
Coorong National Park, with its distinctive landscape, coastal dune system, lagoons, wetlands and coastal vegetation and the great variety of birds, animals and fish that live in or visit the area. As a habitat for numerous species of migratory birds and as a refuge for birds in times of drought, the Coorong is important in a national and international sense. The Coorong was included on the list of Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat.
And the Sir Joseph Banks Group Conservation Park has aqua blue waters and scenic beaches. The islands are generally low-lying with whaleback profiles and are mainly limestone on a bed of granite, covered with calcrete or brown, sandy soil. The Sir Joseph Banks Group is accessible by boat from Tumby Bay and Port Lincoln and there are several licensed tour operators in the area.
