Pambula River kayaking tour
Pambula-Haycock area in Beowa National Park
Overview
Experience Beowa National Park from the crystal-clear waters of the Pambula River on this exciting guided kayaking tour with Navigate Expeditions.
- When
- Contact Navigate Expeditions for tour dates.
- Where
- Severs Beach, Pambula-Haycock area
- Accessibility
- Hard
- Grade
- Medium. Moderate level of fitness and good balance required. Suitable for adults and children 3 year and older. Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum weight limit 130kg set by manufacture's specifications.
- Price
- Contact Navigate Expeditions for pricing.
- Meeting point
- Pambula Lake, 52 Landing Rd, Broadwater NSW 2549. Location is near Beowa National Park.
- Bookings
- Bookings required. Book online or email or call Navigate Expeditions on 1300 030 902.
Join this three-hour guided kayaking tour on the serene Pambula River. You'll learn about the interesting natural features this beautiful area has to offer.
Meet your experienced Navigate Expeditions guide at Pambula Lake. From there, you'll set off on your kayak.
Take in the stunning scenery as you paddle up the river. There's a good chance you'll spot some of the abundant wildlife along the way. Keep an eye out for breath taking sea eagles flying overhead or even diving for fish. There'll be plenty of opportunities to rest, stretch your legs and appreciate the peaceful scenery. Indulge in the morning tea provided or take a dip in the aqua blue water.
Navigate Expeditions is a licensed commercial tour operator with an Parks Eco Pass.
Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/guided-tours/pambula-river-kayaking-tour/local-alerts
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Park info
- in the Pambula-Haycock area of Beowa National Park in the South Coast region
The Pambula-Haycock area of Beowa National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Pambula River kayaking tour.
Getting there and parking
Contact Navigate Expeditions for directions.
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Contact Navigate Expeditions for information on parking.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
Contact Navigate Expeditions when making wheelchair-accessible bookings to discuss your requirements.
Learn more
Pambula River kayaking tour is in Pambula-Haycock area. Here are just some of the reasons why this park is special:
Aboriginal culture
The Yuin People are the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Beowa National Park and they have a long and complex relationship with the coastal environment. Some of the best preserved mounded middens on the east coast of Australia are found in the park along the Pambula River. These middens contain the shells of oysters, mussels and sometimes the bones of sea and land mammals—collected by Aboriginal people from the rock platforms, reefs and estuaries along the park’s coastline.
- Severs Beach Severs Beach, in Beowa National Park in the whale watching town of Eden on NSW’s Sapphire Coast, offers Aboriginal heritage, fishing, beach walks and more.
- Traditional weaving workshop: Beowa Get creative on a traditional weaving workshop in Beowa National Park, halfway between Pambula and Eden. Learn Aboriginal weaving techniques and see how these ancient skills carry a strong connection to Aboriginal culture.
Rocks tell a story
The park’s stunning rock formations, inlets and headlands are the result of extensive geological folding. Most of Beowa National Park lies on red, brown and green shales, sandstones, siltstones and quartzites. These were formed in the Devonian period around 360 million years ago, before dinosaurs roamed the earth. You can see these rock types exposed along the cliffs and headlands. The Devonian period is known as The Age of Fishes and internationally-significant fish fossils have been found in several places along the park’s coastline.
- Haycock Point to Barmouth Beach walking track The walk from Haycock Point to Barmouth Beach in Beowa National Park takes in whale watching, scenic coastal views, wildlife and birdwatching opportunities.
- Pambula River kayaking tour Experience Beowa National Park from the crystal-clear waters of the Pambula River on this exciting guided kayaking tour with Navigate Expeditions.
Refuge for threatened species
Several threatened species take refuge in the Pambula-Haycock area. North of Pambula River there's an important population of yellow-bellied gliders—listen carefully for their trademark crackles and shrieks. Around 50 native mammals and nearly 150 species of birds have been recorded in Beowa National Park. This includes 1 critically endangered bird, 4 endangered animal species and 25 vulnerable species.
- Haycock Point to Barmouth Beach walking track The walk from Haycock Point to Barmouth Beach in Beowa National Park takes in whale watching, scenic coastal views, wildlife and birdwatching opportunities.
- Pambula River kayaking tour Experience Beowa National Park from the crystal-clear waters of the Pambula River on this exciting guided kayaking tour with Navigate Expeditions.
Plants and animals protected in this park
Animals
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Australian pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus)
The curious pelican is Australia’s largest flying bird and has the longest bill of any bird in the world. These Australian birds are found throughout Australian waterways and the pelican uses its throat pouch to trawl for fish. Pelicans breed all year round, congregating in large colonies on secluded beaches and islands.
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Australian fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus)
The largest fur seal, Australian fur seals are found in isolated rocky outcrops and islands along the NSW coast. They come ashore to form breeding colonies and can often be seen at Barunguba Montague Island Nature Reserve.