8 trails
Adelaide Region
Surprising urban escapes — from dolphin-filled harbours to secret mangroves, all minutes from the city.
Explore Adelaide →Discover | Adventure | Explore
Paddling Trails South Australia
From city mangroves to the Murray Mouth, red gum backwaters and an outback dam. Pick a region to see where every trail is.
39 mapped trails · 5 regions
Surprising urban escapes — from dolphin-filled harbours to secret mangroves, all minutes from the city.
- Myponga Reservoir
- North Arm Ships Graveyard
- Onkaparinga River Explorer
- West Lakes
- Port River Exploration
- Swan Alley Creek – Garden Island
- + 2 more
Rivers, lakes and coastal waterways south of Adelaide — calm novice-friendly waters set among vineyards, rolling hills and dramatic coastline.
Explore Fleurieu →Thousands of kilometres of pristine waterways — paddle the mighty Murray, meander quiet red-gum creeks, and camp beneath ochre cliffs alive with more than 300 species of waterbirds.
- Chambers Creek Loop Trail
- Chowilla Island Loop Trail
- Grand Junction Island Loop Trail
- Loch Luna & Nockburra Creek Trail
- Lock 4 Eckert Creek Loop Trail
- Loxton Katarapko Loop Trail
- + 6 more
Paddle the quiet waters of the mighty Murray — past ochre cliffs, through ancient wetlands and into the Coorong's sand dunes where the river meets the Southern Ocean.
- Blanchetown Swan Reach Trail
- Clayton to Boundary Creek Loop
- Cumbunga Creek Loop Trail
- Finniss River Trail
- Lousy Jacks Loop Trail
- Lower Murray Canoe Trail
- + 9 more
A gem in the desert — discover Aroona Dam near Leigh Creek, a picturesque oasis of still water set among ancient hills, 560 km north of Adelaide.
Explore Flinders →Five waters
Each region paddles differently. Here is what to expect before you load the boat.
3 trails
Fleurieu Peninsula
Rivers, lakes and coastal waterways south of Adelaide — calm novice-friendly waters set among vineyards, rolling hills and dramatic coastline.
Explore Fleurieu →12 trails
Riverland
Thousands of kilometres of pristine waterways — paddle the mighty Murray, meander quiet red-gum creeks, and camp beneath ochre cliffs alive with more than 300 species of waterbirds.
Explore Riverland →15 trails
Murray River, Lakes & Coorong
Paddle the quiet waters of the mighty Murray — past ochre cliffs, through ancient wetlands and into the Coorong's sand dunes where the river meets the Southern Ocean.
Explore Murray & Coorong →1 trail
Flinders Ranges & Outback
A gem in the desert — discover Aroona Dam near Leigh Creek, a picturesque oasis of still water set among ancient hills, 560 km north of Adelaide.
Explore Flinders →Hire · Tours · Guides
Visit Our Partners
Local operators who know these waterways — hire gear, guided tours, and expert local knowledge.
Kayak hire and guided tours through the natural beauty of South Australia's Coorong National Park near Goolwa. Just one hour from Adelaide.
The only licensed kayak hire operator at Warren Reservoir. Family owned and operated in Williamstown — offering single, double and junior kayak hire on the tranquil reservoir waters.
Kayak hire and delivery in the Riverland — based at 835 Murtho Rd, Murtho. Also offer school camps, guided tours, and a waterproof Chowilla map available for purchase online.
We enjoy sharing great paddling adventures with you so come and join our tours, hire and lessons. A unique way to explore South Australia’s great coastal waters and rivers.
Canoe Adventures Riverland hire and deliver kayaks in this area.
Paddling Trails SA does not endorse any commercial operator. Always confirm current availability, pricing, and conditions directly with the operator.
Plan your paddle
Interactive Trail Maps
Every trail has a live map with satellite, topo and street views — zoom, pan and explore the route before you go.
Emergency Info
Every trail page carries full emergency contacts, nearest hospital directions and a QR rescue card to print and carry.
Safety Checklists
Interactive pre-paddle checklist — gear, weather checks and emergency contacts.
Avenza Offline Maps
Download to the Avenza app for GPS navigation without mobile coverage.