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Canoe the Coorong – Sunset Tour
Highlights
- Join a peaceful kayak journey to the Murray Mouth, soaking in the tranquil beauty of the Coorong.
- Savour a picnic of local cheeses and seasonal fruits, enhancing your experience with delightful flavours and stunning views.
- Capture stunning sunset photos as you paddle back, creating lasting memories against a breathtaking backdrop.
- Enjoy a family-friendly outing with easy access from Sugars Beach, perfect for creating shared moments in nature.
Join family and friends for a peaceful kayak to the Murray Mouth on the Sunset Tour.
After a leisurely stroll around the sand dunes enjoy a picnic of local cheeses, seasonal fruit platter and beverages, overlooking the spectacular scenery that the Coorong has to offer.
A short kayak trip back as the sun is setting over the water provides beautiful photo opportunities and a magical ending for your Coorong experience.
Winter tours depart at 3:30pm from Sugars Beach (Hindmarsh Island) and return to Sugars Beach at 6:30pm.
Itinerary highlights
Sunset over the Murray River Mouth
Join family and friends for a peaceful kayak to the Murray Mouth.
After a leisurely stroll around the Sand Dunes we enjoy a picnic of local cheeses, seasonal fruit platter and beverages, overlooking the spectacular Mouth of the Murray River (where the Murray meets the sea).
A short kayak trip back as the sun sets is the perfect end for your Coorong experience.
Tour details
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Available from 22 April 2026 to 3 October 2026
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Available from 7 October 2026 to 3 April 2027
Features
Service facilities
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Operation information
Canoe the Coorong
Canoe the Coorong is an Ecotourism company showcasing one of South Australia’s best-kept secrets – the Coorong National Park!
Canoe the Coorong offers all inclusive, guided kayaking tours of the Coorong, Murray Mouth and Goolwa region. Tours are suitable for participants of all ages, offering a unique way to see a spectacular part of South Australia.
A Coorong full day tour involves about three hours of kayak cruising, broken up with numerous stops and delicious local food. Stretch your legs and take a closer look at native coastal flora on a bush tucker walk across the Younghusband Peninsula to the Southern Ocean. The tour incorporates interpretation of the area’s international significance, culminating at the Murray Mouth.
Canoe the Coorong also offers sun set tours, overnight camping experiences, four night expedition, school groups, corporate team building and self-guided kayak hire.
Located at Goolwa, approximately 96km from Adelaide, Canoe the Coorong offers environmentally sustainable kayak tours of the Coorong National Park which enable visitors to the region to get a glimpse into the unique landscape that is the Coorong National Park while having a minimal impact on the native flora and fauna.
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Accreditations
- Camp/Adventure Activity Accreditation Program
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EcoStar Accreditation
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Tourism Industry Council of SA
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