Unique shoreline exploration of Lake Tinaroo – fully supported multi day/overnight kayak with options
of cycle rides and walks
We have the luxury of having all our camping needs attended to by our support team. They will set up camp in the National Park camp sites along the shoreline, including Curri Curri Pocket, Fong – On Bay and Kauri Creek.
The Dam is so large and the sense of freedom so exciting that many aspects of this exceptional trip can be negotiated along the way. For example, one day could be spent walking across the hills through some remote, stunning forest to meet up with the kayaks in another bay. Alternatively we could arrange to have the bikes brought to us for a little foray further into the hills or even walk up through the dense rainforest and swim in pristine, mountain chilled creeks. There are opportunities for swimming, bird watching, fishing, red claw trapping and even some spotlighting at night for some of the unique mammals that this region is renowned for.
TRIP ITINERARY – 4 days, 3 nights
DAY 1 – Tinaburra up Severin Arm
We meet at Tinaburra where guests are given a full briefing including a familiarisation with the double sea kayaks and safety, as well as the proposed itinerary. Once on our way, we kayak along the shoreline of the Severin Arm, which marks the lake’s easterly extent.
We have a unique perspective of the forest as it meets the water’s edge and generally spot many varieties of birds, platypus, water dragons and freshwater turtles. There are numerous opportunities to go ashore for short walks, morning tea, a picnic lunch and a swim. By mid-afternoon our camp will have been set up by the support team and afternoon tea prepared. We enjoy a camp meal and early night.
DAY 2 – Severin Arm to Curri Curri Pocket
We leave the camp after breakfast and take with us a picnic lunch, cameras and binoculars. We have the entire day ahead of us as we head north into new waters. The vegetation changes to a drier eucalypt forest type and there are numerous opportunities to explore creeks and the lake’s edge.
We may also have the opportunity of stopping at ‘Girribana’ a private lake front property for a delicious smoko and walk through a reforestation project. It is a short paddle to Curri Curri Pocket – our bush camp for the night and our camp will be prepared and ready for our arrival and afternoon tea.
If we arrive with enough time and energy there is a pleasant walk up through the forest to enjoy some beautiful country.
DAY 3 – Curri Curri Pocket to Fong – On Bay and Kauri Creek
After a relaxing start, we have the entire day to enjoy a paddle at our own pace. Never very far from the shoreline, we head east into some of the more remote areas of the lake. Lunch will be waiting for us at Fong – On Bay where we portage the kayaks over a short spit of land into the northern-most body of the lake.
For keen birders this section offers some of the best opportunities to view our water birds. Our overnight camp is at Kauri Creek campsite, a beautiful spot on the edge of the Lamb Ranges and World Heritage rainforest.
DAY 4 – Kauri Creek Exploration and home
Today offers an exciting combination of adventures. We could walk into the forest along the beautiful Kauri Creek while the more energetic take to the bikes and pedal up into the Lamb Ranges.This 3 to 4 hour ride will take us to the top of a mountain peak where we should be able to snatch a view of Tinaburra where we started our trip!
In the afternoon we could continue to kayak around the lake shoreline to Tinaroo Village while others may enjoy the option of cycling there along the magnificent Danbulla forest drive. At Tinaroo township after a brief exploration of the town, dam wall views, and a coffee, we are collected and returned to Yungaburra after after a superb adventure.
More Details:
Your adventure starts at your accommodation in Yungaburra village where your TAG guide will contact you to introduce himself, discuss your gear (Printout Gear List) and give a short briefing about the trip itinerary.
All trips are supported by TAG’s support crew who will be transporting food and camping equipment and your overnight pack to the designated camp site. The guide and crew will also ensure your safety and comfort.
Price for 4 day kayak trip $925/guest.
Price for 3 day kayak trip $675/guest.
Our price includes professional guide and support crew, transfers, kayaks and safety equipment, mountain bikes and helmets – where required, all morning and afternoon teas, light pack lunch, camp dinners, camping gear including tents, sleeping rolls and chairs and all National Park fees and permits, where applicable.
Self supported kayak trips are available by prior arrangement – see our GEAR HIRE section
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