DESCRIPTION
Are you wanting to get out of hibernation? To connect with like-minded women? To get out of the city and into nature in an area you can only access by boat? Join our two-day, one-night kayaking experience in the incredible Coorong National Park! We will paddle by kayak to a stunning campsite and spend the evening under the stars cooking, walking, journalling, chatting and laughing, before paddling our way back the next day, spotting native birds (and hopefully seals and dolphins) as we go! Connect with other women, gain a sense of achievement, and get back to nature on this incredible 2 day adventure on the sand dunes, waterways and beaches of Ngarrindjeri Country! Witness the beauty of the world renowned bird sanctuary, where the Mighty Murray River meets the sea.
Inclusions:
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Kayak, life jacket, spray deck and paddle hire
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Fully guided kayak experience with female guides
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Guided bushfoods walk
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All meals and drinks for the duration of the expedition.
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Phone Photos
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Dry bags hire
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Tent hire
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National Parks Entry and Camping Permit
Not Included:
– transport to or from Hindmarsh Island for the beginning of the tour.
– Sleeping bags and camping mats (can be hired for additional fee)
– Travel Insurance
Itinerary:
Day One:
9.30 am Guests Arrive at 237 Bongalong Rd, Hindmarsh Island
Morning:
– Introductions & Distribute Equipment
– On-land paddle lesson & safety briefing
– Launch kayaks & paddle to the Murray Mouth for Welcome to Country and weaving workshop with Melanie Koolmatrie from Yiditji Arts.
– Lunch
Afternoon:
– Back on water to paddle to Barkers’ knoll. Have a rest stop at the shelter and enjoy some afternoon tea.
– Back on the water to paddle to Godfrey’s Landing Camp Site
– Camp site tour then unload kayaks and make camp.
– If daylight permits, walk to 90mile beach for a stretch and journaling.
Evening:
– Cook dinner together in the shelter.
-Supper of chocolate and hot drinks
– Debrief of the day and briefing tomorrow
– Stargazing, downtime, bed.
Day Two:
Morning:
– Breakfast and packup camp, pack kayaks.
– Launch kayaks
– Paddle to Sand dune before Murray Mouth for morning tea break and briefing of Murray Mouth crossing.
-Land on Goolwa side of the mouth for Rivers End Walk
Afternoon:
– Paddle back to Canoe The Coorong base
– Unpack kayaks, clean kayaks, re-load trailer
– late BBQ lunch to finish. Final debrief and goodbyes!
4pm Tour ends at Canoe The Coorong Base, 237 Bongalong Rd, Hindmash Island.
* Itinerary is subject to change depending on group and or conditions.
What to Bring:
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kayaking top (long sleeved & collar)
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Kayaking pants/ shorts
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Rainjacket
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warm jumper
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warm pants
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Pyjamas/ thermals
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beanie
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gloves
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bathers
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broad brim hat
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Wet shoes for paddling (crocs/ reef sandals/ wetsuit booties)
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Dry shoes for camp (sneakers/ hiking shoes)
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underwear
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Sports bras
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Socks
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Travel Towel
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Toiletries
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Medication
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Head torch
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Insect repellent
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2 x 1L waterbottles
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Sleeping bag
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sleeping mat
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travel pillow
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bowl, plate, mug, cutlery
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tea towel
