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| Join us on an Aquatrek - experience and enjoy the spectacular scenery by canoing the various waters that range from Australia's highest waterall at Wollomombi through rapids of various grades to the tranquil placidity of the Bellinger River as it nears its destination by the silver sands of the tropical Pacific coast. |
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The pristine waters of our rivers and creeks are
a canoer's (canoist's? canoodler's?) delight. From the 1000 metre elevation
of the New South Wales Northern Tablelands you will navigate all the way
down to the Pacific Ocean - your Aquatrek will bring you from the crisp
dewyfresh dawns of the craggy scrub-covered highlands, portaging past the
high waterfalls and negotiating frequent rapids, paddling through the dense
sweltering rainforest of the lower escarpment to the thunder of ocean combers
breaking at the river's mouth.
And because all but your most immediately essential baggage is carried in the support vehicle, the boats are light and easy to paddle and portage. |
| Your Aquatrek group will set our from Armidale
shortly after first light on Monday morning. You will be brought by 4 x
4 to our boat depot in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park where teams will
be made up for the Canadians (double seater canoes) and the group will
pack its supplies and kit up for the first leg of the trip. All non-essential
baggage will be carried in the support vehicle which will meet the group
each afternoon, bringing food and drink, other supplies and camping gear.
Daily rations will be issued every morning - snacks for 'elevenses' and
afternoon tea, and a substantial and inviting lunch pack.
The exact itinerary of your trek cannot be foretold; our Aquatrek Leaders keep themselves informed of flow conditions in the creeks and rivers of the region, and itineraries are decided at the start of each trek on the basis of water flows at the time - and safety! However, each day will have a similar basic pattern - rising at sunup, you will be offered a hearty and sustaining breakfast, prepared by Chuck-wagon Charlie; after which you will lend a hand to break camp and stow the gear on the support vehicle and into the canoes. The tour will hit the water about one hour after breakfast, and travel until mid-morning break about 9.00 am. After 15 minutes rest, the group will travel until lunchbreak around noon. Once you have eaten lunch, you can swim or fish or whatever until about 1.30 pm, when the group sets out again. Camp for the night is usually made about 4.30 pm; there you will be met by the support vehicle with your personal gear, driven by Chuck-wagon Charlie, your gourmet cook, who will have spent the afternoon setting up his field kitchen and preparing a delicious - and hearty - dinner, which is usually served at about 6.30 pm. Early, you say? Hardly - you will have been up since dawn, and you will be physically exhausted from your exertions on the water and portage routines. After enjoying your dinner - washed down with premium Australian wines - on the first few evenings you will most likely want to 'put your head down' very shortly after! As you get used to the level of exertion required, in the fresh air, you will quickly get fit and be able to stay awake longer into the evening. |
| The trek ends at the sea, on Saturday morning.
There you can swim, surf or fish until the support vehicle collects you
to drop you off either at the local airport or at Coffs Harbour by noon
- your luggage will be in the support vehicle all the way - or to bring
you back to Armidale by about 2.30 pm.
To find new friendships - kindred spirits - amongst the others who are adventurous enough to undertake this trek. To learn about the wonders of our remarkable world, to live in and among them. Perhaps to find a romance to bring back to your normal life. For all of these things, come and join an Aquatrek - and book now. Trek prices are on the Booking page. Please also read carefully and take note of the content of the Preparations, Precautions and Kit page - you will need to prepare for our treks in order to not develop muscular aches or pains or other unpleasantness - and for your safety! |
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Waterfall Gorges Adventure Holidays
Swim-Two-Birds
Boorolong NSW 2350
Australia
Phone : (International) +61 2 6775 5287
(In Australia) 02 6775 5287
Fax : (International) +61 2 6775 5283
(In Australia) 02 6775 5283
swimtwobirds@hotmail.com
Your adventure starts now!
Working with the Commonwealth and State Authorities for National
Parks and Wildlife,
State Forests, Department of the Environment and others.
