Canoeing can be relaxing or exhilerating, depending on the style chosen. It is a great way to explore the lakes and rivers of Australia.
This activity involves navigating lakes or rivers in style using high quality canoes. The water can be flat, moving, or even whitewater up to grade 2.
Canoeing can be expedition-based where we load the boats with camping equipment and enjoy multi-day adventures on the lakes or rivers. Other times we conduct single-day activities for a lightweight experience. Our training equips you with the specialist techniques and confidence needed to safely operate canoes on lakes and rivers - either in flat or white-water environments.
About Canoeing
Canoeing is a rewarding activity because it helps to develop individual and group qualities such as:
- Courage.
- Communications.
- Resilience.
- Leadership.
- Teamwork.
For the less demanding journeys, it can be a chance to unwind, relax, and soak up all that nature has to offer.
Some of the memorable experiences from canoeing include:
- Relaxing whilst paddling down iconic Australian rivers.
- Feeling the exhilaration of negotiating white water rapids.
- Seeing wildlife such as platypus, flying foxes, cockatoos, water birds.
- Camping in remote riverfront campgrounds.
- Enjoying the comforts of being able to carry more equipment than bushwalking.
Canoeing is growing in popularity with enthusiasts exploring rivers and lakes across Australia. Typical areas normally used by Group 314 include:
- Murrumbidgee River, NSW.
- Lake Burrinjuck, NSW.
- Nymboida River, NSW.
- Murray River, NSW/VIC.
- Snowy River, VIC.
Canoeing is possible all year round.
Canoeing activities can be affected by storms, high rainfall, drought, extreme temperatures, or bushfires.
All technical equipment is provided by Group 314, including:
- Wetsuit (if required).
- Waterproof jacket.
- Canoe.
- Paddle.
- Lifejacket.
- Helmet (if required).
- Drybags.
- Tent and mattress (if required).
Participants must provide:
- Clothing for paddling (if not wearing a wetsuit).
- Thermals (if required).
- Beanie / sunhat.
- Sunglasses.
- Enclosed shoes (sturdy water shoes or old runners).
- Water bottle.
- Sleeping bag (if required).
Contact Group314 to discuss your Adventurous Training needs.
