Name: Dwellingup Self Guided Paddle and Picnic Tour – 4.5 Hours
Price: 115.00 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

Highlights

Paddle at your own pace on a self guided canoe tour along the Murray River in Dwellingup
Cruise down small rapids and forest lined riverbanks to reconnect with nature
Soak up the serenity with a riverside picnic or swim in the river

Explore the tranquillity and beauty of the Murray River by canoe, meandering at your own pace on this self-guided tour. Enjoy a picnic on the way, soaking up the scenery and slow, relaxed pace of nature. In warmer months freshen up with a swim in the river, washing all of life's stress away.

What's included?

Canoe and paddle hire
Return transfers
Personal floatation devices provided
Safety briefing by qualified instructor
Picnic lunch by Waypoints Cafe

Head to Dwellingup and explore the tranquillity of the beautiful Murray River on a 4.5 hour self guided paddle and tour. Meet at the award winning Dwellingup Trails and Visitors Centre to collect the canoe and get fitted out with all your safety equipment before your canoeing adventure. Meander along the Murray River and paddle at your own pace as you navigate the long pools, fast water channels and small rapids (levels dependent) along the forest lined riverbanks. Stop along the way for a picnic (provided) and take a moment to absorb the serenity of this beautiful location. In the warmer months, you may like to take a refreshing swim before paddling to the finish point at Dwaarlindjirraap (Baden Powell) where you rendezvous with Dwellingup Adventures and your vehicle. During low river levels (typically November to April) the paddle starts and finishes at the same place with some portage (getting out and pulling canoe through) required.

Important information

Session Length

The duration of this experience is 4.5 hours. The tour starts at 10.30am and finishes by 3pm on the same day.

Restrictions

Not for under 4 years. Maximum weight: 1 person kayak-100kg. 2 person canoe-160kg. 3 person canoe-260kg.

Guidelines

Ages 4+ recommended
Minimal fitness level required
Participants must sign a waiver

Cancellation

Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
Late arrival or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Numbers on the Day

Minimum number: 1 Maximum number: 20

Spectators

Spectators may choose to wait at the finish point, enjoying the river and picnic areas.

Weather

This tour runs most of the year, regardless of weather unless the experience provider deem the tour to be unsafe. This may happen due to severe weather, fire, river or other conditions. Participants should be prepared for any weather.

Dress Code

Participants should wear clothing appropriate for the weather conditions. Participants should always be prepared to get wet, just in case. In colder months wetsuits are recommended and can be hired from Dwellingup Adventures. In warmer months bathers, shorts and sun protection are recommended. Long pants/jeans/track suits are never a good idea. Bare legs dry quicker. Covered footwear is a must. Avoid thongs or sandals that can slip off. Shoes will get wet.

Other Info

Lane Poole Reserve entry fees are not included in the tour cost. Rates in 2024 are $17 per vehicle (up to 11 seats) or $8 per person (more than 12 seats). Concessions available. For more information visit https://exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au/park/lane-poole-reserve.

Location

This experience takes place in Dwellingup, located 90 minutes from Perth.

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Dwellingup paddle and picnic - very enjoyable

Peter 18 June 2026

My wife and I really enjoyed the self-guided paddle and picnic tour that we did in June. Tour company was excellent to deal with, great instructions especially for the sections with rapids. Good kayaks, nice lunch enjoyed in the sun about halfway. Water and scenery were superb. As it was a fine day with no wind, there was heaps of reflection of trees in the water - great photos. It was a leisurely paddle downstream and water levels were ok - took about 4 hours to do.

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19 June 2026