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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Travel
Alexis Buxton-Collins

Paddling calendar: the best places to kayak and canoe in Australia, every month of the year

Kayakers setting off from beach into Coral Bay at Ningaloo Reef marine park, Western Australia.
‘A lagoon of calm, clear water’: kayakers setting off from beach into Coral Bay at Ningaloo Reef marine park, Western Australia. Photograph: Suzanne Long/Alamy

When it comes to paddling destinations, Australia has an embarrassment of riches: there’s a coastline that stretches for about 34,000 km, easily accessible waterways for beginners and world-class rapids for thrill-seekers.

Rohan Klopfer, head instructor for Melbourne-based East Coast Kayaking, says Australia is a “bucket list destination” for international paddlers. And whether you’re canoeing, kayaking or rafting, travelling on the water allows you to load up with more gear than hikers or cyclists, making multi-day trips significantly more comfortable.

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