Kayaking in the High Country

G'day Phil,
once again thanks for the advice on the Simpson, your suggestions were spot on.

As where to paddle, I prefer swift moving waters, but hopefully you can find something you are after with this link.http://www.adventurepro.com.au/paddleaustralia/

Gaday Phil, lots of places for a kayak in Vic. We used to paddle every 2nd weekend. Of the lakes, Lake Catani on Buffalo, Lake Cobbler, Lake William Hovel & Lake Buffalo are all excellent small resevoirs where one can get out of the wind. For nice rivers that aren't too rough I'd suggest the Goulburn river above Jamieson, Ovens river at Myrtleford, Lower Buffalo river & King river around Chesthunt. The rivers can be a bit low at that time of the year depending if there is any irrigation water left to let out.
Drop me a line if you're coming over & I'll point you in the right direction.
Cheers Craig

Phil
If its trout fishing your after Lake Tantangra NSW is a fantastic place to camp (eastern shore) as you can set up right on the lake shore with only roo's and Brumbies to contend with.
The lake is usually under 10% capacity but the lake level doesn"t change so the shoreline is excellent to camp on.
Not many people camp there and there's also walking, side trips etc. If coming from Tumut turn off at Yarrangobilly Caves.

Cheers Mal

Hi Phil

You could take a look at Khancoban. Going down that way just after Christmas.....



Khancoban

Mitchell River not far S/E from Dargo:

http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/1park_display.cfm?park=143

Hi Phil, I did a 14 day trip through the Alpine Country, started at Orburst and ended at Tom Groggin. Kayaked on the Snowy River several times and in many fast flowing creeks olong the way. Be prepared for some slow days as one day it took 6 hours to do 22 kilometres. Great 4wding, camping and kayaking. In the first 10 days we never saw a single person and only about 20 kilometres of bitumen or road. Would highly recommend this trip. Regards John

Phip, also a great place near Jindabyne is Swampy Plains River at Geehi Flats. Good for a paddle, trout fishing, great camp sites and some river crossings and tracks in the mountains. Regards John

If you don't mind a bit of current look at top end of the Murray around Walwa it is really nice water although a bit cool. Don't forget the Gippsland lakes probably best down the Metung end.
We have many beautiful rivers in Northern NSW for kayaking. I have also kayaked at Womboyn Lake just south of Eden beautiful. or Two Fold Bay Eden and then up to Batemans Bay. Get hold of the NSW Caravan and Camping Guide (free) www.tournsw.com.au and you will find enough great waterways to explore for a lifetime.

Hi Phil,

We are setting off on Friday for a few weeks and hoping to paddle our sit-on-top in the Vic & NSW High Country and coast.

I'm pleased you asked the question and have taken note of the answers.

I can vouch for Lake Jindabyne and will follow up with more info on other places when we return.

We love our sit-on-top and have paddled it all over the place includingKatherine Gorge, Roper River (Elsey NP) and in the Kimberley. I would not use it in white water as it is not stable enough.

What a great set of replies!
Plenty to plan a trip around there, and may follow the Murray back home. Thanks everyone