⚠️ No facilities at launch. No boat ramp, toilets or water at Murbko launch site. Short-term camping permitted on crown land. Pack in everything you need.
Barossa Hills Fleurieu Hospital
Gawler, SA — approx. 95 km south-west
📍 Directions →Murbko Launch Site
GPS: 34.1632 S; 139.6626 E. Road entrance ~700 m past the Lutheran church at Murbko. No boat ramp.
📍 Directions to launch →📌 GPS Waypoints
Launch
Murbko
34.1632 S 139.6626 E
Point A
Murbko Flat Portage
34.1737 S 139.6512 E
Point B
Murbko Flat Bridge
34.1937 S 139.6511 E
Point C
Irwin Flat Portage
34.2189 S 139.6366 E
Point D
Woods Flat P.O.
34.2342 S 139.6439 E
🛥 Route Summary
- Launch → Point A — Murbko Flat Portage: Head downstream from Murbko. Portage ~250 m into Murbko Flat lagoon (Wombat Hollow). Can be skipped by continuing on the river.
- Point A → Point B — Through Murbko Flat: Paddle through the lagoon. Cross the bridge at Point B to exit back to the Murray River.
- Point B → Point C — Irwin Flat Portage: Continue downstream. Portage ~250 m into Irwin Flat lagoon at Point C. Can be skipped by continuing on the river.
- Point C → Point D — Through Irwin Flat: Paddle through Irwin Flat. At Point D, the Woods Flat Post Office ruin is visible on the cliff. Exit south to the Murray River.
- Return — Upstream to Murbko: Paddle upstream along the Murray River back to the launch site.
⚠️ Key Cautions
- No facilities: No toilets, water or rubbish disposal at launch. Pack in everything you need.
- Two portages: Each ~250 m at the northern ends of both lagoons. Both avoidable by staying on the river and entering lagoons from the south.
- Bridge at Point B: Bridge crossing at the southern end of Murbko Flat lagoon. Check water levels — may not be passable if the river is high.
- River return upstream: Allow sufficient energy for the upstream Murray River return leg.
- Public holidays: Increased motorised river traffic during public holiday periods.