Paddle the tranquil Pambula River near Eden and Merimbula on a guided kayaking tour through one of the Sapphire Coast’s most beautiful waterways. Suitable for beginners and experienced paddlers, this scenic adventure takes you through crystal-clear water with wildlife, forested riverbanks and Beowa National Park as your backdrop.
Tour Highlights
Guided kayaking tour on the tranquil Pambula River
Crystal-clear water and Beowa National Park scenery
Suitable for beginners and experienced paddlers
Local wildlife spotting along the river
Morning tea stop with tea, coffee, fruit and locally made treats
All kayaking and safety equipment supplied
$2 from every tour donated to Sea Shepherd
Discover the Beauty of Pambula River
Paddle the tranquil Pambula River near Eden and Merimbula on a guided kayaking tour through one of the Sapphire Coast’s most beautiful waterways. With crystal-clear water, forested riverbanks and Beowa National Park as your backdrop, this scenic experience is a memorable way to explore the Far South Coast from the water.
A Guided Paddle for Beginners and Experienced Kayakers
Your expert guide will lead the way, with all kayaking equipment and safety gear provided. No previous kayaking experience is needed, although this is an active experience best suited to guests with moderate fitness and good balance.
Relax and Refresh with Morning Tea
Take a break from paddling to stretch your legs, enjoy a refreshing swim, and indulge in a delightful morning tea. Our spread includes: Plunger coffee, black leaf tea, peppermint tea or fruit juice, Local full cream milk from Tilba Dairy, Seasonal fruit and Locally made sweet treats from Wild Rye. Special dietary requirements can be catered for upon request.
Supporting Marine Conservation
$2 from every tour will be donated to Sea Shepherd. This donation supports a range of critical Sea Shepherd initiatives, from cleaning up plastic pollution to defending marine wildlife and combating illegal fishing.
Tour Details
Location
Pambula River
Price
$170 AUD per adult (17+)
$135 AUD per child (3 to 16 yrs)
Duration
Approximately 3hrs
Activity Rating
Active – Ideal for those with moderate fitness and good balance, this kayaking experience may involve sustained effort and paddling over long distances, occasionally against wind or current.
You’ll paddle approximately 3km in each direction, totalling a 6km round trip. Generally, one leg of the journey will be with the tide, and the other against it.
Group Size
Minimum 4 guests, maximum 12 guests
Inclusions
Meeting Time
8AM or as advertised on the online booking calendar.
Private group departures are available for groups of six or more guests.
Departure Location & Facilities
Pambula Lake, 52 Landing Rd, Broadwater NSW 2549. Public toilets are located just a 300m walk from the start/finish location of the tour.
Drive Times
Driving time from: Eden 15min, Merimbula 15min, Tathra 40min, Bega 40min, Bermagui 1hr 25min & Canberra 3hrs
What to Wear/Bring
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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