3 Day Clyde River Guided Kayak Camping

DAY 1

Our driver will pick you up from Batemans Bay (time TBA) and transport you to Shallow Crossing, where your kayak journey begins.

Each Journey starts with some fun team effort, as we unload the trailers and set our our gear, then we gather for a briefing and introduction to packing for a kayak expedition. Once we’re fully packed, you will be given a kayaking lesson and then we’re set to go!

Civilisation quickly gives way to temperate forest, pristine waters and amazing wildlife.

Your journey will take you downstream on the freshwaters of the Bhundoo. We’re on the lookout for Azure Kingfishers, huge camouflaged water dragons and brightly coloured dragonflies dancing across the water. 

We choose the quirky “Bonnie Doon” private campground for our night location. This site has some shelter, a bathroom and a very welcoming host sure to join us for some yarns around the fire! We consider this a good way to ease into the remoteness of expedition life! Enjoy a tranquil walk, river swim or just kick back and get into nature’s groove. Your Guides will assist you in setting up camp and give you a tour of your accommodation.  

The evening meal is a social affair, with lots of wholesome, locally sourced produce on the menu, lovingly prepared by your Guide/Chefs. You’ll be amazed by what they can whip up from the contents of a sea kayak! Share stories and a nightcap by the campfire.

Head off to your cosy tent or sleep out under the stars, lulled to sleep by the sound of gently lapping waves… 

DAY 2

Wake to the warm light of the rising sun and the scent of coffee brewing. Perhaps you would like to join your guides for a morning stretch before breakfast, or enjoy a sleep in?! There’s really no rush. After a delicious hot breakfast we’ll pack up camp, load our kayaks again and continue our river journey, today crossing from the pristine fresh waters that trickle down from the mountains, and into the salt water that pushes in from the Tasman Sea.

Pull up on a river island for a delicious lunch before heading to the Night 2 camp location along one of the many fascinating tributaries. 

We’ll get the fire going as you set up camp and explore this private campground.

During our final dinner, reflect on the last few days, sharing laughs and a Toast to Mother Nature before heading of to our last night’s tented sleep. 

DAY 3

After another leisurely hot breakfast, we pack our kayaks for the last time and paddle off. In no time at all we’re surrounded by evidence of one of the area’s biggest industries – Oyster Farming! Explore working oyster leases and learn about this fascinating, ancient aquaculture industry.

By early afternoon, we arrive in the township of Batemans Bay, concluding our adventure under the grand structure of Batemans Bay Bridge.

Ask our Guides for dinner recommendations, and things to do in town before fond farewells. We know you will have a deep sense of achievement, new friends and a smile on your face as you head back to “Reality”!