🧭 Adventurous Route water level check required. Only attempt the Point C variant if Swan Reach water level is
0.6 m or above. Check
Waterconnect before launching.
📌 GPS Waypoints
Launch East
Swan Reach Caravan Park
34.5668 S 139.5955 E
Launch West
Tenbury Hunter Reserve
34.5617 S 139.6011 E
Point A
Yacto Creek Entrance
34.5404 S 139.6049 E
Point B
Pumping Station Reserve
34.5051 S 139.5699 E
Point C — Adventurous Route only
Regulator (2 portages — water ≥ 0.6 m required)
34.5541 S 139.6113 E
🛥 Route Summary
- Launch → Point A: Paddle north ~3.3 km to Yacto Creek entrance. If using the east bank launch, watch for the Swan Reach Car Ferry. Bridge and regulator at Point A — no portage needed.
- Point A → Point B (Yacto Creek): Paddle upstream through fallen timber. Challenging but passable without portaging. Point B (Pumping Station Reserve) — good break stop.
- Return: Back down Yacto Creek to Point A then south along the Murray, or continue through the creek to rejoin the main channel.
- Adventurous option (Point C): Exit Murray at Point C regulator — 2 easy portages — rejoins Yacto Creek halfway. Only if water ≥ 0.6 m.
⚠️ Key Cautions
- Swan Reach Car Ferry: Watch for the car ferry when launching from the east bank and paddling north.
- Yacto Creek logs: Numerous fallen trees. Allow extra time for manoeuvring.
- Adventurous Route: Water must be ≥ 0.6 m at Swan Reach — check Waterconnect.
- Weather: Check BOM Swan Reach. Very hot in summer — carry ample water, start early.
- Firewood: Bring your own to Tenbury campground and Pumping Station Reserve.