Take to the water to combine a family-friendly, fun-filled holiday with a chance to reconnect with nature. Paddlers can visit Encounter Lakes or take to the waters of the Inman or Hindmarsh Rivers in kayaks or canoes. There is no more delightful way to experience the outdoors and give everyone a different view of this beautiful part of South Australia.
A short paddle around Encounter Lakes. This fully enclosed waterway is surrounded by houses and ideal for novice paddlers.The launch point is from a sandy beach adjacent a grassed area and toilets with a welcoming café nearby.
A short trail commencing at the mouth of the Inman River and travelling as far as the weir (approximately 2km upstream), returning to the original launch site
A short trail commencing at the mouth of the Hindmarsh River (Yerltoworti) and travelling upstream to the intersection of Cudmore Road and Wattle Drive
Paddling Trail South Australia has a range of Paddling Trails to suit different abilities.
Know your ability
These are easy to access kayak and canoe trails through the Adelaide, Fleurieu Peninsula, Riverland, Murray River, and the Coorong.