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Onsite Day Hire – Explore our Wetlands

Are you new to kayaking, or just want something really convenient?

Explore the tranquil creeks and lagoons of the unique and beautiful Woolenook Wetlands directly from our riverside property.

We provide you with a map and show you how to choose your distance and pace throughout our beginner-friendly creeks. Choose from our 1, 2, and 3.5 hour loops, or even make up your own!

Pack a picnic because you won’t be in a hurry to leave the serenity! The times are up to you; simply be back before dark.

Price

Single Kayak
$35 for the day

Double Kayak
$55 for the day

Canoe
$65 for the day

Prices include paddles, PFDs (life jackets), maps, guide books, waterproof bags (for keys and phones), toilet bag, and basic instruction and guidance. Wondering what to bring?
Introductory guides are now available to get you started!
Feel free to ask about large group discounts. Special rates for non-profit organisations.

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Customer Reviews

5/5

This is a special experience – canoeing the calming backwaters of the river, up close to nature. Will definitely be planning to return for more.

The canoes are flat-bottomed and safe, and easy to paddle. Good instructions and preparation by the owners made it really easy for us.

We were a group of three including two young people, male and female, aged 18. They loved it as much as I did.

23 November 2015 Read full review and others at Trip Advisor...

“Great experience, not to be missed.” – Pat M

5/5

My partner and I did the ‘Taste of the Riverland’ tour with Ruth. It was an amazing experience and Ruth did a fantastic job showing us around the back waters of the Murray River.

Would definitely go back to do it again and highly recommend it to everyone!

25 December 2015 Read full review and others at Trip Advisor...

“Amazing experience!!!” – Betty T

5/5

A brilliant company to explore the Murray River with. Very knowledgeable of the local water ways…

26 April 2015 Read full review and others at Trip Advisor...

“Great fun” – David M

5/5

We hired two single kayaks and Ruth took time to kit us out with waterproof bags for our phones, picnic and books. We also took a day pack with our beach towels and two litres of water each which we needed as rather than 2 hours we ended out staying out for 4 hours, spending a couple of hours lazing on a riverbank having lunch, reading and swimming..

1 January 2016 Read full review and others at Trip Advisor...

“Excellent way to experience the Murray River ” – C8846XMdavid

5/5

We hired 2 kayaks and headed out by ourselves to explore the Murray River. Neither of us had ever been kayaking before but Ruth was very kind and helped us to plan a route that we could take as first-timers.

The scenery was absolutely breathtaking and we could go at our own pace to take in the wild life, watch nearby kangaroos, stop for a rest, and see all the river has to offer…

28 February 2015 Read full review and others at Trip Advisor...

“The perfect way to see the Murray” – Laura I

5/5

Absolutely the best experience. We loved it.

Ruth and Jim were very helpful, organised and provided everything we needed to enjoy the day.

Truly wonderful and enjoyable way to explore the beautiful river Murray. I would highly recommend it to everyone.

8 November 2015 Read full review and others at Trip Advisor...

“Canoeing on the River Murray ” – Marketa B

4/5

Our host was genuine and very helpful. He discussed our experience and then equipped us with the essentials, sunblock, maps, dry packs and even toilet paper should the need arise.

The day was perfect sunshine and no breeze, we glided stealthily through the backwaters. We sighted 7 kangaroos, a myriad of birds including a large kookaburra…

6 April 2015 Read full review and others at Trip Advisor...

“Wildlife Safari on water” – sonya c

Thank you Ruth for the fantastic session you ran for our team, you certainly nailed what I was looking for.

The activities you planned were not only a great way to become closer as a team but also provided a great deal of laughter.

Since our session the staff have certainly reconnected and haven’t stopped talking about what a great day it was.

19 November 2015

Amy Hunt
Barmera Kindergarten

5/5

We hired a canoe and a kayak for our houseboat holiday over Christmas and Ruth was wonderful to deal with. She paddled the canoes out to our houseboat as we drove past!

Kids and adults all had a wonderful week paddling the Murray. Easy to organise and great value.

1 January 2016 Read full review and others at Trip Advisor...

“Canoe and kayak hire” – Cathy S

5/5

I decided to hire some kayaks with my friends when visiting Renmark. I was very impressed by the owners. Very reasonably priced.

Included a map and details about where we could explore. Beautiful location too.

11 December 2015 Read full review and others at Trip Advisor...

“Very professional, fun morning!” – Emily M

5/5

Thanks Ruth and Jim for a fantastic afternoon on the river.

Great customer service and good luck. We will recommend your business.

21 November 2015 Read full review and others at Trip Advisor...

“Beautiful experience on the River ” – Brigit F

5/5

Hired a two seater canoe, the friendly staff gave us a quick tutorial and then offered some directions and sights to look out for.

Great way to spend a morning or afternoon in the Riverland.

Visited November 2015 Read full review and others at Trip Advisor...

“Friendly, helpful staff. Highly recommend!” – Nick L

5/5

Three of us (two teenagers) hired kayaks – wide bottomed and stable – and paddled through the network of creeks for about three hours.

Such a beautiful thing to do, the whole atmosphere filled with bird life and silence…

3 September 2015 Read full review and others at Trip Advisor...

“Stunning Renmark attraction” – Patricia M

5/5

We hired two 2 seater canoes and spent an amazing 4 and a half exploring little creeks and lagoons around Paringa.

The price was extremely reasonable, considering how long we were able to hire them for.

The owners were so friendly and helpful. Will definitely use them again.

14 November 2015 Read full review and others at Trip Advisor...

“Can’t wait to go again.” – Amy V

5/5

Thank you ‘Canoe The Riverland’. My husband and I had an amazing time on the beautiful Murray River and its fabulous creeks. Our kayak adventure began early morning…

2 January 2015 Read full review and others at Trip Advisor...

“Superb Adventure” – apart8

5/5

We had great fun doing some kayaking with two double kayaks – thanks to the map and the explanations given by the really nice owners it was easy to find our way through lovely river arms and lagoons.

Kayaks and other equipment were perfect, booking and getting started uncomplicated. Highly recommended!

11 December 2015 Read full review and others at Trip Advisor...

“The perfect trip to explore Murray River and lagoons” – Anja K K

5/5

We (empty nester couple) hired 2 single kayaks, and spent a wonderful day paddling down quiet streams, across lagoons filled with birdlife, and along the wide Murray, with the help of some basic instruction from Ruth, an excellent map, and 2 high quality sea kayaks, we spent a very full day…

17 October 2015 Read full review and others at Trip Advisor...

“Full day self guided adventure” – 294jan

5/5

Thanks Ruth for the professional paddling introduction, your destination tips and the beautiful day on the water.

My wife and I would like to recommend “Canoe the Riverland” to everybody looking for a relaxing day in the nature (we saw many birds, an emu and kangaroos).

3 January 2016 Read full review and others at Trip Advisor...

“Beautiful nature and very friendly service” – Martin Kloeckner