boating in the kimberley & WA

Hi Bruce, I'm no expert on boats but having recently returned from a trip around Oz, I will say that we saw very few people with inflatable or motorised canoes. I think the problem with them is that especially in the Kimberley, you'd want to go out in a reasonable size boat given the croc factor and conditions. We saw a few people with canoes or kayaks who used them in gorges and freshwater. Having said this, we wished we had taken a boat but as you say, unless you're prepared to take a tinnie and love fishing its maybe not worth it. Linda (ExplorOz team)

Thanks to Linda from the wonderful EzplorOz team,
we've decided to go for the tinnnie option for the croc factor.I am now looking at buying the boat & motor up north, and perhaps sell it up there. I appreciate your advice. And thanks for this forum- it's really useful.