Damn - now I need to toughen up and get out in winter
Was hoping you had drysuits....

Another good one Mick! Hope you guys had drysuits

I see one of your group paddled all the way to Tallowa dam. How long did this take them from Badgerys and how did they find it? Wouldn't mind doing this myself...

Thanks for the reports!
We did that section of the Shoalhaven (to Long Point) back in March at about 0.73m and was just scraping through a lot of it. Your level would be a wild ride!
Cheers
Lizzy

Hi Platypus, Just to let you know Facebook also has a few packraft groups which may be of use- there is a Sydney/NSW; Tasmania; Victoria and NZ page. I have both yak & lama with cruiser deck- we like this setup as the deck can come off and a kid can be put in :) it also gives some warmth and protect...

Beautiful- thanks for sharing

Wow- excellent write up! Thanks heaps for this. This is the sort of thing the packrafting community needs- some decent notes from a packrafters perspective. Also very helpful indicating walk/paddle options. Looking forward to getting to Canberra & having a go at some of these. I think I've paddled a...

We often tow a child in another raft when they get tired or sick of paddling. It actually goes quite well on flat water. Give it a go...

You can turn the sprinkler on for us if the river level is too low Mick!!!

Paddle NSW is running a packraft course in Canberra April 16 & 17. Tassie instructors are coming up - Cheers Guys!!
Book online
http://www.paddlensw.org.au/category/ev ... /education

Sounds good Mick. It's a shame the water levels aren't a bit more consistently in the paddleable zone.....if I still have your email I will send you a little swim/float trip that your son will enjoy

Looks wonderful. Thanks for the tips and report- looking forward to this one when the stars and water align....

Had another run out at Bents Basin today- river was 0.35m at Wallacia weir so bit up on our previous trips. Lovely day out as usual Hubby had a swim- surprisingly I did not!! Packing up we met 2 other packrafters just heading out- hope they had a good paddle...

Must paddle in NZ!!!!
Thanks Mick

This is an email which others may be interested in from PaddleNSW "Hi All, as we may need to cover the costs for the instructor to fly in from Tasmania, we would need to charge each participant $300 plus GST and a minimum of 6 people. The Course would be open to all levels of skill. Beginners provid...

Unfortunately I have no idea of dates or if this will go ahead. I guess if they get enough emails they may look at running something..... So when I saw it I thought I'd repost it here and see what happens. I wouldn't mind doing the Tassie one but time, cost, transport get in the way- especially when...

Saw this on the PaddleSafe Facebook page, "PaddleSafe Waterways Guide Hi All - Canoe Tassie is happy for a similar course to be run in NSW by PaddleNSW. They will assist with the experts if we are a little short at homebase. Please express interest to education@paddlensw.org.au " May be of interest....

Thanks Jeremy

Thanks Jeremy! Another great trip and report- very inspirational
Question on access please: do you get to Greater Horseshoe from Bungonia town by going down Inverary Rd and then Matadoro trail? No locked gates?
Cheers
Lizzy

Enjoying your trip reports and pics Mick

Good on you Mick!
Looks like a nice section of river.
Looking forward to your next report
Cheers
Lizzy

Sounds like you will have some interesting trips with your raft. Thanks for the report

Good work! Will be a bit chilly I imagine but looking forward to hearing how it goes.
Another vote for Sydney
Cheers
Lizzy

Ahhhhh thanks for that- I can make my hubby do the bike shuffle

Nice one Jeremy! Still haven't gotten to the Bungonia area with a packraft.... Such a shame it seems 2 cars are usually needed.

With all the rains of late we decided to have a go at the Upper Kangaroo River. It was about 0.94m and a perfect level for us. Had a wonderful time- heaps of Rapids- took about 2.5 hours including running some Rapids several times. No swims- except when I slipped off a little drop, but a few close c...

Colo currently at 9.36m and still rising :O
Would not like to be down there now....

Had another run at Bents Basin today - level about 0.26m at Wallacia Weir. There were 2 canoes wrapped/pinned in Rapids. the first one was right at the top of the first main rapid. You can avoid it by heading to the left a bit. The 2nd was in the Grade 3 rapid that most portage. We also picked up a ...

Yep same here, would love to do some packraft specific training but timing, time and cost may make it difficult. But hey the stars may align....

Awesome- thanks Mick. Will look into these and no doubt contact you for some more info. always looking for trips to do
Cheers
Lizzy

Thanks Jeremy,
Hmmm maybe I need a car rather than bike! Water levels have dropped a bit.... Will write a follow-up if we get there.
Many thanks
Lizzy

Hi Guys, Thinking of a trip from Bob Turners to Upper Colo Bridge and after a bit of info. Regarding a bike to get back to the car- any comments on how hilly this is (not too familiar with the area & not the fittest biker about....) Also thinking of the possibility of taking the kids (11 & 9 ish) on...

awesome

Here's my video
https://vimeo.com/114501649
Cheers
Lizzy

Big thanks to Duncan, Darren & Jeremy for their trip reports on Bents Basin. Did this trip yesterday with the hubby. Was a great little trip- water level was 0.27m and we ran everything (often multiple times) except for the dodgy grade 3 half way down. No spills but a couple of close calls :) Will t...

Hi guys,
You have probably seen it but there is a new app (& website) which is basically the NSW canoe guide. It has river levels, trip descriptions, maps etc. pretty handy to have and users can make additions.
http://www.waterwaysguide.org.au
Cheers
Lizzy

Nice one! Was hoping to do this today but the young fellow (& me) is a bit sick. Frustrating with the rivers finally up a bit. Looks like a lovely run- maybe next week
Cheer
Lizzy

Nice video! Looking forward to the next instalment- hopefully a bit less snow for you
Cheers
Lizzy

Went for a paddle on the Wingecaribee river from Berrima the other day. Water level was really low (1.05m) but thought we'd have a go anyway. Had to drag through all the Rapids but scenery was lovely. The plan was to paddle to McArthurs Crossing but after Wallaby Rocks we came to a huge log jam. Man...

Thanks for the info guys
Will have to see if I can line up the baby-sitters. Had a little paddle along the Kangaroo River on the w/e- scrapping along at 0.41m- saw the levels this morning at 2.5m :O
Will be sure to post up a report when I get a decent trip in.
Cheers
Lizzy

Looks awesome- but also not sure about the crocs!! Was bad enough paddling in the NT where there was supposed to be freshies (I'm allowed to be a wuss I'm from NSW). Thanks for posting- not sure I'll be stealing this rip idea though....
Cheers
Lizzy

Hi Guys,
Thinking of doing a trip similar to this. Any tips/ suggestions? Also after some info on access. Where a outs can you get a car to? I have the Touga map- did you walk in via Assay Buttress?
Cheers
Lizzy

Hi Nick,
I'll take it if still available. Message sent on bushwalk.com
Cheers
Liz

Awesome pics Mick! Thanks for posting :) I also considered doing the rim walk & rafting back, but in the end decided to spend all my time on the water. I started paddling in the afternoon (as I flew into Darwin early that morning) & the wind funnelling down the gorge was pretty strong. Was wondering...

Thanks guys! Yes I was a bit tentative especially in the lower part of the gorge especially paddling past a big croc trap. Higher up felt a bit safer.... There were a few others about- I hoped they would be tastier than me!!

Cheers

Hi all, Travelled up to the NT toward the end of June for a bushwalk of the Jatbula Trail and a paddle up Nitmiluk Gorge. Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) consists of 9 gorges separated by rocky portages (depending on the water level). The packraft was awesome- while others were lugging canoes on 40 minut...

Hi JTK
Pm sent
Cheers
Lizzy