Kayaking Bermagui River: Morning Tea & Mangroves

Paddle upriver past herons and cormorants, then float back in the quiet.

Kayak the Bermagui River on a three-hour morning paddle with a live English-speaking guide, equipment and morning tea included. You'll pass mangroves where herons forage and cormorants dry their wings, stop along the riverbank for tea and local pastries, and swim if conditions allow. Moderate fitness required.

The experience

The kayak leaves from the Bermagui River and heads upstream at a leisurely pace. You'll paddle past mangroves where herons work the shoreline and cormorants perch on branches with their wings spread open to dry. The river narrows as you go, and the sound of bell birds replaces the usual noise. It's the kind of quiet that makes you notice you're listening. The guide sets the pace so there's time to take it in without rushing.

About halfway through, you'll pull the kayak onto the riverbank for morning tea. The spread includes plunger coffee, black leaf tea or peppermint tea, seasonal fruit, a sweet treat from Blend Cafe, and juice. If you have dietary needs, let the operator know at booking and they'll arrange it. On a clear morning, you might swim before heading back downriver to where you started.

What’s included

• Kayaking equipment.
• morning tea with plunger coffee, black leaf tea or peppermint tea, milk, sugar, seasonal fruit, a sweet treat and juice.
• a live guide in English.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (8 and older) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 10 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Navigate Expeditions

Is this one for you?Small groups paddle together at an easy pace, so this suits anyone with moderate fitness who wants to move through the river under their own power without the rush of a faster trip. The three-hour morning window means you're back by early afternoon.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the Bermagui River like to paddle on?

The Bermagui River is a leisurely paddle upstream through mangroves and quiet water. You'll see herons foraging on the shoreline and cormorants drying their wings on branches, with bell birds calling from the trees. The pace is slow enough to take in the surroundings without strain.

Is the kayak equipment provided?

Yes, kayaking equipment is included. You bring nothing but yourself and a willingness to paddle for three hours at an easy pace.

What's included in the morning tea break?

Morning tea includes plunger coffee, black leaf tea or peppermint tea with sugar and local full cream milk from Tilba Dairy, seasonal fruit, a sweet treat from Blend Cafe, and fruit juice. Special dietary requirements can be arranged if you mention them at booking.

Can I swim during the kayak?

Yes, if the weather is good, there's time for a swim along the riverbank during the morning tea stop before you paddle back.