SILVER WHITEWATER RAFTING AWARD JOURNEY
Walking Rivers is a premier provider running authentic Duke of Ed Silver Rafting Award Journeys on the Nymboida River.
Combine Training and Practice with Qualifying to gain your award in five days.
Price based on eight students per group. Save money with more students.
Price based on eight students per group. Save money with more students. On your own? Register & we will endeavour to create a group of eight to make your journey happen
RAFT IN OUR TWO PERSON SPORT RAFTS
The Clarence Canoe & Kayak Trail : Australia’s longest whitewater Journey
When it comes to the Silver Rafting Award Journey, there is no better adventure journey than the Clarence Canoe & Kayak Trail.
It is famous for being the nation’s longest whitewater route. Paddlers may expect to encounter breathtaking scenery, heart-pounding rapids, and the serene allure of the Clarence River.
Paddling along a section of this nearly 195-kilometre river trail will reward participants beyond expectations.
The Canoe & Kayak Trail overview
The Clarence Canoe & Kayak Trail offers an ideal setting for canoeing and kayaking enthusiasts of various skill levels. However, sections of the trail are particularly suited to those seeking whitewater thrills.
Divided into several segments, each with unique challenges and highlights, it allows people to paddle to their skill level.
Along the way, paddlers encounter everything from placid pools and gentle currents to exhilarating grade II and III rapids. These conditions make the trail a versatile destination, attracting Duke of Edinburgh participants looking to complete their adventurous journey and experienced whitewater adventurers seeking excitement.
Challenges and Safety
Although there are a few challenging sections, the Clarence Canoe & Kayak Trail is a fantastic journey. Strong currents, submerged items, and rapidly changing weather are just a few river hazards paddlers must handle. Raft teams should be well-prepared with the necessary camping supplies and have a can-do mindset.
We always check the water level and weather forecast before setting out on the Silver Rafting Award Journey. Dangerous flooding can occur when it rains heavily.
Camping & wildlife.
The river has many camping options. For Example, ranging from well-maintained with amenities in the Nymboida National Park to more secluded, back-to-basics locations with a more rugged experience.
Wildlife enthusiasts will delight in spotting eastern water dragons sunning themselves on rocks, platypuses gliding through the water, and an array of bird species, including kingfishers, herons, and wedge-tailed eagles.
Conclusion
A Duke of Edinburgh, Whitewater Silver Rafting Award Journey is an intense yet profoundly rewarding experience.
The Clarence Canoe & Kayak Trail is more than just the longest whitewater trail in Australia. It’s also a way to get into the heart of the Northern Rivers area and explore it. For Duke of Edinburgh participants of all types, the river trail is an unforgettable experience, with its exciting rapids, calm sections, and stunning views.
In conclusion after reading the above you decide Rafting is not for you, perhaps you could look at Silver Sea Kayaking Here or Bushwalking
If you have questions about doing a Silver Whitewater Rafting Award Journey
Included
- Quality Training & Practice
- Qualified Outdoor Instructors
- Rafts
- PFD’s & Paddles
- Waterproof Kitbag for raft.
- Emergency Response Equipment
- Satellite Tracking & monitoring
- Campsite & National Park fees
- Group Shelter
- Camp Chair
- Navigation Maps
- Journey Mentoring before & after
- Transport to and from the river.
Not Included
- Tents (available for hire)
- Gas Stoves (available for hire)
- Sleeping mat (available for hire)
- Sleeping Bag (available for hire)
- Food
- Personal Clothing
- Toiletries
- Paddling clothes
- Sunscreens and insect repellants
SILVER RAFTING AWARD JOURNEY, ITINERARY
Day 1: Driving to the Nymboida River, Silver Rafting Award Journey
Generally speaking, we must remain flexible when conducting any Nymboida River Expeditions. Significantly, we often have Duke of Edinburgh participants flying in, and we may pick you up from an airport. Alternatively, you may be travelling with us in our vehicle, leaving Newcastle after catching the train from Sydney.
That is to say, we adjust our meeting and pickup times to ensure we arrive at the first campsite beside the Nymboida River before dark.
Day 2: Start Training and Practice – Introductions & river basics
After breakfast, experience a warm welcome from enthusiastic instructors, who will guide you through your Silver Rafting Award Journey preparations.
Readying the rafts by pumping them up and loading your gear is all part of the preparations.
Furthermore, you will receive a comprehensive safety briefing before donning a life jacket and helmet.
Kick off your expedition with essential paddling practice on calmer waters, setting a solid foundation for the coming days.
Another key point, an exciting activity today, will be portaging your raft and gear around the end of the old power station weir.
Without delay, as evening falls, set up camp along the riverbank and wind down with a campfire dinner. Gather around the fire for fun team-building activities and enriching discussions about the day’s adventures.
Day 3: Complete Training and Practice – Skills in Action
After a hearty breakfast, prepare for an exciting day on the river. Learn the basics as you go through class II and III rapids, focusing on working together and talking to each other.
Equally important, have a lovely lunch by the river, where you can tell stories and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
In the afternoon, take on more difficult parts of the river and learn important skills like how to move and read the flow of the water. You will spend the night in a beautiful area where you will set up tents and cook food together as a team.
To end the day, think about the things you’ve done and the problems you’ve faced. Inward reflection will help you feel more connected to your friends and nature.
Day 4: Qualifying Journey begins – You decide everything
Throughout your Qualifying journey, you and your raft partner will decide the best course to steer down the rapids. Your guides will take a backseat to decision-making, letting each raft team make their own.
You will still have contact via two-way radios for safety, but their use is not encouraged.
As a team, you will both learn to enhance your rafting skills by applying all of your knowledge and experience gained during the Training and Practice Journey.
You and your friends will decide when and where to have lunch stops and rest breaks.
Not to mention the other important task of navigation, it’s a good idea to know where you are on the river at all times.
In due time, as the sun sets, set up camp in a gorgeous place. Over dinner, reflect on your experience and share your feelings about the journey.
Day 5: Qualifying Journey – Day 2, Challenging Challenges
Prepare yourself for the most thrilling section of the river, navigating grade III rapids that will test your teamwork and communication abilities.
Today also includes a couple of mandatory portages, Bridal Veil Falls and New Zealand Falls.
These 180-metre falls are grade IV and strewn with boulders and pour-overs. We get down them by dragging the rafts over the rocks and floating them when possible.
Complete a longer stretch of the river in the afternoon, applying everything you’ve learned and celebrating your progress.
Settle in at another scenic campsite for the night, where you can share sit around a campfire and swap stories of how you survived the day.
Day 6: Qualifying Journey – Day 3, final day
To begin with, start your last day with a hearty breakfast and then embark on the final stretch of the Silver Rafting Award Journey.
Point often overlooked, we want you to celebrate your achievements with a celebratory lunch on the shore, reminiscing over incredible moments and powerful experiences shared.
Complete your rafting journey with a thorough debrief and campsite clean-up, reinforcing the bonds formed throughout the trip.
Day 7: Driving Home
Our approximate return arrival time in Newcastle is between 5 -7 pm.
Bring some money, people love stopping at Macdonalds after completing their Silver Rafting Award Journey.
However, due to the number of variables in wilderness travel, we recommend that you don’t plan any critical appointments that rely on us being back at this time.Fixed times and dates can cause unnecessarily stressful complications if our return is delayed by something beyond our control.
My phone is always on, call for assistance on any journey related topic, anytime.
Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any travel plans in more detail.
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