Name: White Water Kayaking Along The Yarra River
Price: 82.00 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (56 reviews)

Highlights

Tackle white water rapids in whitewater kayaks
Lookout for local wildlife along the way
Fully guided adventure
Children under 16 only $10. One $10 child with every paying adult. Adults with more than one child will be charged at the adult rate for the additional children.

It's time to turn up the adventure with a sensationally fun white water kayaking adventure on the Yarra river. Your experienced instructor will kit you out with the latest gear and kayak, and then it's up to two fantastic adrenaline-packed hours on Grade 2 rapids.

What's included?

All safety equipment
Latest white water kayaks
Trained and professional instructors

Surf waves, cross fast flowing white water, tackle Bob's Rock and enjoy all the thrills and spills that white water kayaking has to offer on the Yarra River. This action-packed, kayaking adventure is perfect for those looking for a little more of a challenge. You will paddle through boiling rapids and paddle over fun waves on this thrilling adventure. Do something different this weekend, you're guaranteed to have a blast! Be prepared for more than a little splashing - if you don't get wet you're not trying hard enough!

Important information

Session Length

Please allow 2.5 hours for the duration of this experience, this includes some logistics and a briefing at the start.
Available seven days a week as long as minimum numbers are attained

Restrictions

Maximum weight limit of 130kg per person. Minimum age of 8 years of age. Kids under 16 years only $10. One $10 child with every paying adult. Adults with more than one child will be charged at the adult rate.

Guidelines

An average level of fitness is recommended
No experience is required
Some lifting of kayaks will be required
Participants must sign a disclaimer on the day
Kids under 16 years only $10. One $10 child with every paying adult. Adults with more than one child will be charged at the adult rate.

Cancellation

Changes to your booking up to 7 days before the start time of your experience will incur a $15 per person rebooking fee, this includes under 16's
Changes within 7 days of your experience will incur a $30 per person rebooking fee, tnhis includes under 16's
Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Numbers on the Day

A minimum number of 6 participants is required to run this experience.

Weather

In the event of severe inclement weather this experience may be rescheduled. We do not cancel this experience if it is raining, it doesn't affect the activty at all.

Dress Code

Closed toe footwear is compulsory, you cannot wear sandals, thongs or bare feet. Please wear warm clothing in winter months, please do not wear cotton in winter as this can make you cold when wet. Synthetic materials and thermals work best. Please wear a few layers of warm clothing in winter and a waterproof jacket if you have one. We do not have a physical premises as such there are no changing or toilet facilities at this location. T-shirt and shorts are fine for warm summer months.

Other Info

The river is lower in summer months which makes the river more technical and the rapids smaller. For a wild ride come along in winter or spring! We have no control of the water level and as such the rapids may be bigger or smaller depending on the water level on any given day. The session length will vary depending on the river level and how many participants are in the group.

Location

This experience is located at Lower homestead road car park, Wonga Park, 45 minutes from Melbourne CBD.

Reviews

4.8

56 reviews

5 stars 46

4 stars 10

3 stars 0

2 stars 0

1 star 0

A scenic paddle with plenty of laughs and rapids

Nick 31 December 2025

I took my three sons (aged 20, 17 and 7) and their cousin (16) for this great adventure. It was relatively low river level at the time, so the rapids and white water weren't particularly challenging nor fast, but it was a superb afternoon regardless. As well as paddling, the four boys got to swim, swing off ropes into the river, and had a hilarious time. My seven-year-old LOVED it! Also, Paul and Sandula were both excellent guides and very patient with less-experienced people in the group who paddled in circles and got their kayaks snagged on rocks. All up, an awesome way to spend an afternoon.

Customer Experience

Hi Nick, thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear about your positive experience!

20 January 2026

White Water Kayaking along Yarra River

Monika 7 May 2024

I honestly can't speak highly enough of this operator. I made the mistake of getting the start time confused, ended up running late, but Paul has been nothing but kind, supportive and professional. He waited for us, he was patient & accommodating, even in my panic over making such a massive mistake. He is a fantastic instructor, friendly, and really made the experience for us. He knows the river well and I felt safe throughout the whole experience. Thank you so much Paul, and many apologies again for my getting the time so wrong. You are amazing!

Cassie

Hi Monika, thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear about your positive experience!

7 May 2024

Awesome experience, beautiful place

Sonia 2 March 2024

Awesome morning kayaking down the river. Experienced and enthusiastic guide. Thankyou for a great experience. I will do it again.

Keerat

Hi Sonia, Thanks so much for your valuable feedback - We are so happy to see you enjoyed your Kayaking experience.

3 March 2024

Awesome - white water rafting

Kate 28 January 2024

Had an absolute ball white water rafting. The tour guide was fantastic he was great with kids can’t wait to do again

Excellent - White water rafting along the Yarra

Kate 21 January 2024

We had an absolute awesome time would highly recommend. Well organised and very friendly can’t wait to do it again with my daughter

Absolutely loved it

Anna 23 April 2022

We had a great time white water kayaking. Our tour guides were great, super helpful and fun. Wear shoes your happy to get wet.

Fabulous

Julie 5 February 2022

Great day out, lots of fun, the instructor were fabulous. Would do it again.

Great Fun!!!

Jacqueline 14 January 2022

Got this experience as a Xmas gift for my partner & we loved it! Funniest bit for us was when Paul said we could jump out and swim to cool off if we wanted too: As soon as I got out then he jumped out & we both struggled to get back in the kayak but after some assistance we got back in ahah! Lots of fun!! Definitely need to have someone strong to row from behind as there's a few sharp turns to do otherwise you'll find yourself stuck on a rock like we did as we couldn't stop laughing. Thank you for the great time!!

The white-water rafting was great fun

Amanda 13 January 2022

What a fantastic experience! I went with my kids, 11-16 years older, and everyone loved it! The guys who ran it were fantastic, organised, friendly and patient. It was the first time we’d done it, and we were made to feel very safe. We would all definitely go again, the best fun, even when you’re no good at it!!

Fun experience

Yasser 8 January 2022

I will recommend it for a nice time by the river, Did it in summer and it was nice and refreshing but i guess in winter the falls will be more fun. Well organised and they thought of every thing.