Gippsland

Canoes Plus Adventure Experience

Established in 1980, Canoes Plus Adventure Experience has been the premier destination for paddling enthusiasts across Australia for over four decades. Our experienced instructors guide you through the fundamental skills of kayaking, canoeing, packrafting, and rafting, ensuring a safe and enjoyable learning experience. Whether you're a beginner seeking to paddle for the first time or an experienced adventurer looking to refine your technique, we offer a range of courses and trips designed to meet your every need. We offer day trips, excursions, school trips and Multiday wilderness trips in the Gippsland Region. From calm and tranquil waterways, to whitewater adreneline experiences, we cater to every need. Some of our most loves experiences are the gourmet packraft trip, highlightling regional gippsland food and produce, as well as the natural beauty of the region. Discover your next adventure on the water with the trusted expertise of Canoes Plus Adventure Experience.

Come and join our Mitchell Gourmet Packraft trip July 4/5. Situated in the Mitchell River National Park, this trip is suited to Beginner / Intermediate and those with a sense of adventure. Come and enjoy the wilderness, with our experienced and highly qualified guides. Our Gourmet trip offers and adreneline rush, coupled with a great meals, and featuring local wines and cheeses.

Inclusions:
Guided trip by Highly Qualified Paddle Australia Instructors
Gourmet wine and Cheese
Gourmet Lunch on the River
Review of Basic Strokes and Skills
Basic Whitewater Skills Instruction
River reading and running Instruction
River safety
Packrafts and gear

This trip is suited to the adventurous and those with some paddling experience. We start the night before with a wine and cheese social gathering. The Cheese and antipasti platter are locally sourced Gippsland produce and we showcase local foods. The next day we start the day with a short walk down the hill to Den of Nargun and the Mitchell River. You will need to carry all your gear for the day in a hiking pack. Once we arrive at the river we will pack and inflate our packrafts and get on the river.
The first hour will be spent learning and reviewing our strokes and techniques. This is a must, as the first rapid can be a bit of a wake-up-call. We are straight in to the whitewater at that point, and there is no turning back. A 10km paddle, with lots of rapids, adreneline and fun along the way. Our final point will be the Glenaladale bridge. We will supply a Gourmet Lunch on the river, with a great view. 

Packrafts and on- water gear is supplied, as is the gourmet lunch. You will be required to bring your own hiking pack ( although some are available if you dont have one), water, sunscreen and the other essentials. Wetsuits are available for hire.  Social Wine and Cheese 6pm July 4, River Trip July 5