Flatwater canoe journey
Event Details
When:
Sat 15th Nov 2025 (8.30am) to Sun 16th Nov 2025 (4pm)
Where:
Cost:
All other participants - $10.00
Trained Participant or Guide canoe quals - Free
Trained Participant or Guide canoe quals - Free
Registrations:
Open: Fri 26th Sep 2025 (11.59pm)
Close: Wed 5th Nov 2025 (11.59pm)
Close: Wed 5th Nov 2025 (11.59pm)
Coordinator:
Neville Austin
nifty.activities@gmail.com
nifty.activities@gmail.com
Account:
Hume Region
hume.region@nsw.scouts.com.au
hume.region@nsw.scouts.com.au
Brief Summary:
Paddling from Bendeela campground (near Kangaroo Valley), along the Kangaroo River to camp on the sandy river bank, then return next day. Paddling distance is approx 13km each day.
Attendees must have completed a scout canoe skills course prior to attending (not open to novices).
Additional Information
Requirements
- Participants to organise a seat in a canoe, paddle & PFD (lifejacket). These are not provided as part of the event. Organise with your group. Additional hire fees for groups hiring region canoes and likely need to organise transport.
- Must have completed a scout canoe skills course prior to attending (not open to novices).
- No sit-on or inflatable canoes.
- Anyone wishing to use a kayak must be able to pack all their equipment in the craft and must be able to demonstrate a safe wet exit.
You need to bring your own food, drinks and all camping equipment for the weekend. Everything needs to be packed assuming the canoe will capsize.
There are unlikely to be any faciltities at the campsite. Pit toilets are available at some campsites, but we may not be able to camp at these. Water from the river should be treated before drinking.
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Hume Region
Once you have submitted your registration, an invoice (summary sheet) will be generated with instructions on how to pay for this event. The following payment options will be available to you:
Credit/Debit Card