Nelson Canoe Hire are the canoe and kayak adventure tour specialists!
Some of Australia’s finest flat-water canoeing can be experienced along this 75 km stretch of the Glenelg River – from upriver snags, through rolling bush land and ancient gorges to the sweeping estuary.
Ideal for families, groups and couples, canoeing along this river is the ultimate way to experience the Lower Glenelg National Park. Plus, your hosts can happily deliver and pick you up from any accessible location on the river.
With a new landscape around every bend in the river, canoeists are sure to be delighted by the amazing scenery. Nature lovers will be enthralled by the diversity of animal and bird life. This spectacular habitat, unique to the south west region of Victoria, has to be seen to be believed!
Choose to stay in any of the eight superbly maintained canoe camps, set aside for canoeists only. Each one equipped with a landing or jetty (you don’t even have to get your feet wet!), fireplaces, toilets and fresh drinking water. Visit the Princess Margaret Rose Cave, go fishing, birdwatching, swimming or simply relax and while away the time in the privacy of your own campsite.
From overnight delights to extended adventures – choose to paddle for just a few hours, or for a few days. You can plan your own trip, or check out our suggested itineraries page.
The ultimate way to wind down from the pressures of everyday life – book now to experience the adventure today!
Hire and Pricing
Nelson Canoe Hire have around 70 canoes and kayaks available for half-day, daily or multi-day hire. Check out the canoe adventures page for more information about multi-day camping trips!
Our two-person canoes and one-or-two-person kayaks are ideal go anywhere watercraft, getting you around with a minimum of fuss, quietly taking you in close to the abundant bird, fish and animal life in and around the river.
Paddle alongside 50 metre limestone cliffs, catch a fish, or paddle down to the estuary – there are so many excellent opportunities to take in all the Glenelg River has to offer.
Glenelg River
The Glenelg River flows through the 21,300 hectares of the Lower Glenelg National Park which was created in 1968 to preserve the lower reaches, and the most spectacular part of the Glenelg River – the limestone gorges.
The park is renowned for its diversity of flora and fauna. Fisherman may catch mullet, salmon, bream, perch and mulloway, while bushwalkers and campers can enjoy the part of the Great Southwest Walk which runs alongside the lower 40 km of the river. But, the best way to see this region is from the river.
Canoe Adventures
Nelson Canoe Hire are the adventure tour specialists!
Some of Australia’s finest flat-water canoeing can be experienced along this 75 km stretch of the Glenelg River – from upriver snags, through rolling bush land and ancient gorges to the sweeping estuary.
Ideal for families, groups and couples, canoeing along this river is the ultimate way to experience the Lower Glenelg National Park. Plus, your hosts can happily deliver and pick you up from any accessible location on the river.
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