Yarra River Overnight Rafting
Yarra River Overnight raft journey
Stiggant Reserve to Westerfold Park, camping at Longridge campground.
Come and explore the stunning Yarra river. It’s so close to Melbourne and yet feels so remote. A safe and enjoyable way to try yourself out on an overnight river journey.
Location: Stiggant Reserve Warrandyte
Challenge level: any level of fitness is required to attend this trip.
Duration: 2 days, 1 night
What to bring: See packing list
What’s included:
- Guides
- Nutritious food, snacks, tea and coffee
- Time to reflect
- Facilitated relaxation and mediation
- Gear Hire – tents, sleeping bags, mats and over gear.
- Rafting gear
Dates: TBC
Price: $480
Book now: TBC
Itinerary:
Day 1.
Meet at Stiggant Reserve Warrandyte. Get ready for the overnight trip, packing gear into drybags. Receive your safety gear and enjoy a skills and safety brief before heading off on our journey. Paddle past the pound Bend Tunnel and enjoy the local wildlife and relaxed flow of the river. Camp at Longridge campground and enjoy a fire, good food and the spectacular view of the stars.
Day 2.
Wake up to the call of the Kookarurra, the mist rising above the river and the small of fresh open air. Enjoy a cooked breakfast and a hot cup of coffee or tea before packing up your gear and getting on the river. There are a few fun grade 2 rapids today and lots of beautiful remote scenery to take in. We will finish the journey at Westerfolds Park in Templestowe.