Our Wadbilliga Gorge Kayak Tour is your invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and discover a different kind of beauty. One that’s tranquil, sheltered, and perfect for everyone, from first-time paddlers to multi-generational families.
Tour Highlights
Glide across the calm, sheltered waters of Brogo Dam—free of waves, tides, or currents. Suitable for beginners and experienced paddlers.
Venture into a spectacular gorge flanked by towering rock walls, wild orchids, and perfect mirrored reflections.
Local wildlife spotting in Wadbilliga National Park.
Morning tea stop with tea, coffee, fruit and locally made treats.
All kayaking and safety equipment supplied.
$2 from every tour donated to Bega Local Aboriginal Land Council.
Wadbilliga National Park
Tucked within Wadbilliga National Park at the base of the Great Dividing Range, Brogo Dam offers a peaceful kayaking escape. Paddle across calm, sheltered waters with no waves, tides or tricky currents, then enter a spectacular gorge framed by towering rock walls, delicate orchids and mirror-like reflections all around you.
Fascinating Regional Storytelling
As you paddle, your guide will share stories of Brogo’s geological and human history. Discover how the gorge’s ancient rock formations were shaped over millions of years, and how the dam was built in the 1970s to supply water to the Bega Valley, revealing the forces that shaped this landscape.
Wildlife
Wildlife is everywhere: sea eagles circling overhead, cormorants drying their wings, wallabies on the drive in, and even the flash of an azure kingfisher if you’re lucky. It’s nature at its most intimate, and far away from the crowds.
Tour Details
Location
Wadbilliga Gorge – Brogo Dam
Price
$170 AUD per adult (17+)
$135 AUD per child (3 to 16 yrs)
Duration
Approximately 3 hours
Activity Rating
Easy – Sheltered flat water with minimal currents, easy entry and exits and no more than 50m from safe landing sites.
Group Size
Minimum 4 guests, maximum 12 guests
Inclusions
- Guided kayak tour Brogo Dam
- All necessary equipment (kayak, paddle, and safety gear)
- Wholesome morning tea
- Waterproof dry bags, reef shoes and rain gear (if needed)
Meeting Time
9 AM or as advertised on the online booking calendar.
Departure Location & Facilities
Brogo Dam Boat Ramp, end of Warrigal Range Road, Brogo NSW 2550.
Drive Times
Bega 25 minutes
Merimbula: 50 minutes
Tathra: 45 minutes
Bermagui 60 minutes
Eden: 1 hour
Canberra 3 hours
What to Wear/Bring
- Hat, sunglasses, reef-safe sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Closed-toe shoes (reef shoes or old trainers) are needed. We have some you can borrow.
- Wear a shirt with shorts or 3/4 length pants. Bring warm layers if it’s cold. We have rain gear you can borrow. If you plan to swim, wear your swimmers and bring a towel.
Additional Notes
We require a minimum of 4 guests for Tilba Kayak and Wine Tour. If booking for fewer than 4, please contact us to check availability, or book and pay for 4 guests to guarantee your departure. This ensures the tour can operate. Alternatively, you might consider booking our Pambula River Kayaking Tour, which is more popular and more likely to go ahead.
Essential Info
View Tour FAQsMinimum Guest Requirement
We require a minimum of 4 guests to confirm a tour, but don’t worry if you’re booking for less!
If your group is smaller than four (especially outside of school holidays), please contact us. We’ll gladly check our schedule to see if we can combine your booking with another confirmed group.
If the minimum of 4 guests isn’t met three days before the departure, we’ll email you with your options: transfer to another confirmed tour time, receive a full refund, or pay the equivalent of 4 guests to guarantee your private departure.
Notification and Options for Unconfirmed Tours
If your tour has not met the minimum requirement of 4 guests three days before the scheduled departure, we will notify you by email with the following options:
- Guarantee the departure: You can choose to pay for the additional empty spots needed to reach the minimum number. Note: If more guests book onto the tour before departure this additional payment may be refunded to you.
- Transfer Your Booking: Move your booking to another date that has a confirmed departure.
- Full Refund: Cancel your booking and receive a complete refund.
Cancellations Due to Weather or Operations
Navigate Expeditions may cancel the Service at any time by email or text message, for any one of the following reasons:
- If the number of guests booked to participate in the Services does not meet the minimum number;
- If extreme weather conditions such as heavy rainfall, extreme heat, strong winds, typhoons, sudden temperature shifts and fog are predicted or experienced;
- If a state or national lockdown exists, such as for an epidemic or security reasons, preventing the guest’s travel to the place of departure of the tour;
Then Navigate Expeditions will provide a full refund of the booking cost in full satisfaction of all claims the guest may have arising from the cancellation.
Public Holiday Surcharge
A 10% surcharge will be applied to all bookings on NSW Public Holidays to help offset the increased wage expenses incurred on these days.
Terms and Conditions
Please read our full Terms and Conditions before booking.
Accessibility and Assistance
Our expert kayak guides are trained to assist all guests in entering and exiting the kayaks safely and with dignity. If your group has specific requirements or needs, please contact us in advance. This allows us to discuss your requirements in detail and make necessary arrangements to ensure your kayaking experience is both enjoyable and comfortable. Additionally, we may be able to assist with meeting NDIS goals; please contact us to discuss.
Kayak Types and Preferences
We offer single, double, and triple kayaks for our tours. Please indicate your preference on your booking form. For children aged 10 and under, we recommend the stability and shared experience of a double kayak with an accompanying adult. Our kayak fleet also includes single and double kayaks equipped with outrigger stabilising floats for enhanced stability.
Swimming Ability and Safety
While being able to swimming is not a requirement, guests who are unable to swim must let us know on the booking form. This allows us to ensure extra safety measures are in place.
Assistance Animals and Pets
For safety reasons, trained assistance animals and pets are not permitted inside the kayaks.
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