Hacking River - South West Arm canoe / kayak paddle
Event Details
When:
Sat 27th Jun 2026 (8.30am to 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 15th May 2026 (11.59am)
Close: Wed 24th Jun 2026 (11.59pm)
Close: Wed 24th Jun 2026 (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:
"Out of season paddle".
One (1) day paddle on the Hacking River.
The activity is open to current scout members whom have participated in a Hume Region Canoe skills weekend or similar, OR have recognized Canoe / Kayak qualifications, OR whom have a current canoe/kayak log. Total paddling distance is approximately 14km.
Meeting @ 8.30am. Starting at Swallow Rock Reserve (Grays Point) with the tide running OUT, we will paddle down river with the Royal National Park on our starboard side. As we pass Lightening Point, the Hacking River becomes much wider and more open. Paddlers may experience, windy conditions, some swell and wash cause by large motorized vessels. Approximately 3km further down river we will pass Grahams Point, before paddling into South West Arm Creek. We will paddle approximately 1.5km into South West Arm before finding our landing spot for lunch. Low Tide 0.55m @12.39pm.
After lunch we will retrace our route on the Hacking River to Swallow Rock Reserve (Grays Point) with the tide running IN. We plan to return to our starting location at 3.30pm giving us 1/2hr to reload all the paddle gear, debrief etc. Finish @ 4.00pm
Additional Information
Requirements
- Participants to organise a seat in a canoe, correct sized PFD (lifejacket) and correct sized paddle. These are not provided as part of the event. Organise with your group.
Option: Refer to Grays Point Boat Shed_Canoe_Kayak hire sheet supplied.
- All canoes will be inspected prior to starting the journey. Canoes must have suitable floatation, NO damage, cracks, or sharp corners,
- 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.
- This is a self-cater event. Participants are required to bring suitable meals, and snacks for the period.
- As the waterway is tidal, it is recommended that each participant brings 5 litres of drinking water.
All gear and equipment must be packed in Canoe drums or dry bags in the event of a capsize. Participants must bring suitable:
- Sunglasses, hat and clothes while paddling providing protection from the weather elements including the sun, wind and rain.
- Shoes (foot covering) that will STAY ON while in the water, swimming.
- Wet weather gear.
- First aid kit. Sun burn cream, toiletries, toilet shovel, compass, torch,
Other information.
- There are public toilets at the start / finish location Swallow Rock Reserve.
- There are NO facilities at the along the way
Sheet supplied: Grays Point Boat Shed_Canoe_Kayak hire
Hacking River paddle_SixMaps_Tides
Hacking South West Arm WGS 84 Topo (activity area)
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Payment Options
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