Yarra River Whitewater Kayaking Adventure - 3 Hours
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September 2026
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What you can expect
Join an exciting outdoor adventure just 45 minutes from Melbourne, kayaking down the whitewater rapids of the Yarra River. The friendly team will get you a kayak, a helmet, and a life vest, and hold an easy briefing on paddling techniques. Once you’re ready, launch into the river and start your journey downstream. Surrounded by lush native bushland, you’ll work together with your paddling partner as you splash and steer your way through fun grade two rapids.
Your instructors will be alongside you the whole way, offering support and encouragement as you build confidence and speed. Once you reach the finish point, jump aboard the shuttle bus that takes you back to your car, finishing the trip in comfort. This whitewater kayaking adventure blends natural beauty and pure fun, making it the perfect day trip for friends, couples, or anyone who loves a little thrill with some fresh air.
Location
What you need to know
- Whitewater kayaking on grade two rapids
- Safety briefing and fully guided by expert instructors
- All equipment, including a life vest, a helmet, and a kayak
- Helmets have functionality to mount a GoPro
- Shuttle bus back to your car
- All park fees
- This experience is approximately three hours in duration.
- This experience departs from the Lower Homestead Road Car Park, Wonga Park, VIC 3115.
- Closed-toe footwear
- Water bottle and sunscreen
- Clothes you don’t mind getting wet
- Wear a few layers of clothing in cooler months
- Towel and a full change of clothing, including footwear
- Maximum weight limit is 120kg
- Minimum age is eight years old
- No kayaking experience required
- Participants must be able to swim at least 10 metres
- Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult
- There are no changing facilities or toilets at the departure location
- You will be required to carry the kayak a short distance from the vehicle to the river
- The rapids are bigger and faster in the winter months as the river is on average one metre higher
- One child with every paying adult. Adults with more than one child will be charged at the adult rate
- 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
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
