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Canoeing, kayaking and rafting

White water rafting in the High Country

See Victoria's rivers, lakes and remote areas of wilderness that are not accessible by road or foot, from a canoe or kayak. Explore scenic waterways and rapids, most of which are graded according to their level of difficulty.

Melbourne's Yarra River offers opportunities for hitting the water, or venture further to the Nagambie Lakes in the Goulburn Valley, the Barwon River out of Geelong and Lake Windouree at Ballarat. The Murray River is another great canoeing destination, while the Glenelg River is recommended for a longer paddle.

Sea kayaking is also a popular pastime, or you can join a guided white water rafting trip with a local company. If you’re after an adrenalin rush, head to the Snowy, Thompson, Mitchell and Mitta Mitta rivers in Victoria's High Country.

The Yarra River

Melbourne

Feel like you're a million miles from the city with a paddle down the Yarra River through a bushland setting.
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Couta boat - Portsea

Mornington Peninsula

Cruise the Peninsula's calm waters on a kayak or join a charter and cruise past local seal colonies.
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Kayaking on the Great Ocean Road

Great Ocean Road

Discover the Great Ocean Road by boat, kayak or canoe and see the landscape from a new perspective.
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Canoeing in the Grampians

Grampians

Streams, creeks and lakes dot the Grampians, the ideal setting for a range of water activities.
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White water rafting in the High Country

High Country

Head to the mecca for adventure enthusiasts and tackle the rapids from beginner to advanced levels.
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Canoeing - Gippsland

Gippsland

Paddle in a canoe or kayak on the Gippsland Lakes or get your thrills rafting along the Snowy and Mitchell rivers.
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Canoeing on the Murray River. Photo: Rob Blackburn

The Murray

Explore the Murray River by canoe, kayak or raft, drop a line and camp in the wilderness along the river.
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