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Summer Kayaking Tours Now Available For Booking!

Estuary Explorers
Explore the mangrove channels of the Barwon River

A relaxed 2-hour guided kayak experience along the mangroves and estuary, designed for gentle paddling, wildlife spotting, and discovering hidden river corners.

All about Estuary Explorer

 

What to Expect on the Day

Estuary Explorer is designed to be calm, engaging, and enjoyable from start to finish.

After a friendly welcome and a short safety briefing, you’ll get settled into your kayak and begin a gentle paddle along the estuary and mangrove channels, taking in the peaceful atmosphere of the quieter corners of the river.

Throughout the paddle, your guide will share insights about the estuary environment, local history, and the natural surroundings, with plenty of time to pause, take photos, and simply enjoy being on the water. Midway through the tour, you’ll be served a floating treat making it a relaxing and memorable experience.

The pace is unhurried and beginner-friendly, making this tour perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking for a gentle, scenic morning adventure.

What’s Included

  • Guided 2-hour kayak experience

  • Kayak (weight limit 125 kg), paddle, and life jacket

  • Refreshment enjoyed on the water

  • Safety briefing and support throughout the tour

  • Local knowledge shared by your guide

Who is it For

  • Families, friends, or solo adventurers looking for a calm exploration

  • Ages 8 and up, comfortable in a solo kayak

  • No kayaking experience needed — beginners welcome

  • Participants under 8 or needing extra support should contact us directly

Prices

  • $79 pp

  • $299 family/group of up to 4 

Duration

  • 2.5 hours

Location

  • Ocean Grove Boat Ramp/Barwon River Boat Ramp

Upcoming Estuary Explorers

  • Estuary Explorers
    Estuary Explorers
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, 18 Jan
    Ocean Grove
    18 Jan 2026, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
    Ocean Grove, Guthridge St, Ocean Grove VIC 3226, Australia
    Discover the hidden channels of the Barwon River!
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  • Estuary Explorers
    Estuary Explorers
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, 25 Jan
    Ocean Grove
    25 Jan 2026, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
    Ocean Grove, Guthridge St, Ocean Grove VIC 3226, Australia
    Discover the hidden channels of the Barwon River!
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info@outsideadventures.com.au

0431 640 804

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“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.”

― Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows

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