Kayaking Coongie Lakes
Submitted: Saturday, Jan 27, 2007 at 15:59
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Rik
Hello,
I am just chasing some information in relation to Kayaking both
Coongie Lakes and Cooper system.
I went there many years ago with my family and would now like to return but with the intention of exploring the area from a kayak. Anyone with any information would be of enormous assistance.
Look forward to your replies.
Reply By: Member - DOZER- Saturday, Jan 27, 2007 at 16:56
Saturday, Jan 27, 2007 at 16:56
That would be beautiful. I would start looking in the SA desert pass information, you will need one of them to get in there by 4b, although, once on the water, you are on crown teritory theoretically.....a gps would be valuable to find your way out of the lakes and into the river....
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Follow Up By: Rik - Sunday, Jan 28, 2007 at 09:21
Sunday, Jan 28, 2007 at 09:21
Thanks mate, do you know if there are any restrictions as to where you would be able to
camp around the
Coongie Lakes. I will also have a vehicle with me as support, but obviously we can only meet up at spots that the vehicle can get to. Thanks for you reply!
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Reply By: David from David and Justine Olsen's 4WD Tag-Along - Saturday, Jan 27, 2007 at 19:05
Saturday, Jan 27, 2007 at 19:05
Kayaking is definitely allowed on
Coongie Lakes and
Cooper Creek
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Follow Up By: Rik - Sunday, Jan 28, 2007 at 09:43
Sunday, Jan 28, 2007 at 09:43
David,
thanks for your reply, do you know of anyone that has done a similar thing that i could possibly make contact with?
Thanks again
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Follow Up By: David from David and Justine Olsen's 4WD Tag-Along - Sunday, Jan 28, 2007 at 19:50
Sunday, Jan 28, 2007 at 19:50
I don't sorry
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Reply By: Eric Experience - Saturday, Jan 27, 2007 at 21:32
Saturday, Jan 27, 2007 at 21:32
Rik.
I went out on Coongie in a rowing boat fitted with an electric motor, seemed like a good idea at the time. The wind picked up in the afternoon and was stronger than the electric motor so I rowed as
well and finally got back. The Wedge tale Eagle watching gave me the strength to keep going. Great experience, would I do it again? NO. Eric.
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Follow Up By: Rik - Sunday, Jan 28, 2007 at 09:28
Sunday, Jan 28, 2007 at 09:28
Eric,
Had the wind not come up, would you have enjoyed the experience more? How long would you say would be needed to properly explore the area from the water, to really see all of it? Did you put the boat in the cooper & if so, how strong was the current?
I really appreciate your reply.
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Eric Experience - Monday, Jan 29, 2007 at 21:21
Monday, Jan 29, 2007 at 21:21
Rik.
The lakes are to large to row to the other side,like about 50k, when I was blown out of site of the shore it seemed scary to me,but I am not a brave type. When the river flows into the lake there is a very wide shallow delta with lots of trees growing in the water so you can row from the river which has no noticeable flow to the lake but to return you would have to have some good navigation to get the actual river.I enjoyed the river it is very safe and predictable. Eric.
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Reply By: Keith_A (Qld) - Sunday, Jan 28, 2007 at 10:50
Sunday, Jan 28, 2007 at 10:50
Hi Rik - we were there last year, and those lakes were huge. At least the first (of the 8 - 9 lakes in the system) was.The view from atop one
sand dune was almost water to the horizon. - just the first lake.
If there is water - and there is now - you may be taking on an epic methinks.
If you would like some pics, just Google Images for Coongie.
Have fun...........................Keith
nb - Cooper is 8mtrs over the crossing at Innaminca at the moment.
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