SELF GUIDED TOURS

Create your own intimate adventure and choose from our list of suggestions on where to go in the local Bunbury region or greater southwest. Although little experience is required, you should be competent at kayaking and aware of the risks with weather changing conditions

Bunbury has a diverse range of paddling options available in all weather conditions and the following are examples of where you may want to paddle

Leschenault Estuary

A variety of entry points from Pelican Point through to Ridley Place and up to the top of the estuary on the scenic drive, Allows you to explore the estuary, its bird life and fishing options as well as landing on the Peninsula conversation Park to take up walking and camping options.

Leschenault Inlet and Mangroves

Launching options vary from the Power Boat Club, Koombana Bay Caravan Park and the Rowing Club to explore the inlet, the old launches at the Bunbury Yacht Club, the mangroves and maybe a lunch and a quite beer at the Parade Hotel

Koombana Bay, Mantra, Old Timber Jetty and the Greenroom

This tour option takes in varies sights such as the yachts of the Koombana Bay sailing club, the protected beaches at the Mantra and the Vat2. You can also paddle under the Historical Old Timber Jetty and the land backed wharf (the greenroom), to emerge and land on one of Bunbury’s Northern most and secluded beaches. This tour allows for plenty refreshments and refuelling pit stops.

Collie River

Launch at Pelican Point and paddle up stream to some open farmland areas where the bypass bridge crosses the river and along the way pack a picnic or take a rod to see whether there are any bream around. This is a great tour in all weather conditions.

Camping Option

BYO light weight camping gear or hire from us. Paddle to either the cut or Tuart Grove Camping areas on the Peninsula for your own over night or weekender adventure.

Greater Southwest Region

There are a myriad of paddle and camping options in the Southwest Area. Please contact us for details on the following:

Wellington Dam
Collie River
Potters Gorge/Honeymoon Pool Options
Sues Bridge Area
Start your paddle at one of the many wild campsites East of Sues Bridge and continue all the way through to Great North Road, Champan Pool, Alexandra Bridge, Twinems Bend, Molloy Island Caravan Park to Augusta. For a little bit more adventure continue this journey through the mouth of the Blackwood into Flinders Bay and finish your trip at Flinders Bay Boat ramp or continue into the Lee of Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse.