PACK ‘N’ PADDLE
CUSTOMER DETAILED INFORMATION
This is a self guided/supported tour.
No guides accompany you however we assist you in gear, supplies delivery
and walkers transport.
The tour is run on demand and inquiries are best made by phone in
regard to canoe availability. Booking is essential although as normal
canoe hire no deposit or bond is required.
Day 1
Your party arrives at Dwellingup at a time of your choosing. The walk
to Swamp Oak hut via the Bibbulmun Track is about 13.1 kms. How long
you take depends upon your level of fitness and experience. With a back
pack allow 5 hours for a leisurely walk with plenty of breaks. Experienced
hikers will do it faster.
When you arrive at Dwellingup we complete the paper work for the
canoe hire and you pay. You leave us your clothing/equipment/food that
you wish delivered to Island Pool on day 2 for your swap to canoe mode.
You may have your own container or you may hire a 30 litre dry barrel.
Any orders of fresh baked muffins, bread, buns and assorted items can
be pre-ordered and pre-paid for at the local Foodland bakery. We will
collect them and bring them out on day 2.
Swamp Oak Hut is part of the chain of about 32 huts that span the
length of the 963 kilometre Bibbulmun Track. The hut is a 3 sided shelter
with wide tiered platforms used as bunks. The hut has a water tank,
pit toilets, picnic table, tent sites and fire pit. The proximity to
Dwellingup makes it a popular walk and it is a good idea to take a tent
if you prefer a bit more privacy. Take a stove for cooking. While a
fire pit is provided the area is being denuded of ground wood. Insects
and little animals need a place to sleep too!
Day 2
You meet us at Island Pool at 10am. The walk from Swamp Oak is about
1.5 kilometres and takes about 40 minutes. We deliver your supplies
as packed on day 1 along with any shop orders, your canoe and associated
safety gear. Your back pack is taken back to Dwellingup ready for your
return.
The canoe leg is 6 kms and concludes at Baden Powell Water Spout.
Baden Powell Water Spout is a severe drop that forms a grade 4 rapid
in high water and exposed rocky formations in low water. The area is
clearly sign posted and to go past it you would need to take the canoe
out of the water carry it 300 metres around the water fall past the
car park and the sign that indicates Baden Powell. We meet you there
at 2pm and return your party and all equipment back to Dwellingup. The
canoe leg is suitable for novices and beginners and at low water some
portage or a least getting out at the shallow spots is required.
We Supply
One, two or three person canoes are available. We provide paddles, buoyancy
vests, water sports helmets and laminated river maps.
What To Bring
You will need to carry your overnight camping gear, water and food.
Water is easily carried in saved milk containers. Food items that perish
if wet will need to stored in your dry barrel. Bring a change of clothes
that you can leave in your vehicle in case you fall out, it happens
now and then.
River Levels
The Murray River is reliant on natural rainfall patterns. Dwellingup
Adventures will advise you if the water levels are unsuitable.
Vehicle Security
Space does not permit us to leave your vehicle in a secure yard over
night. Street parking in front of our premises is available. Dwellingup
does not have a high crime rate but you park your vehicle at your own
risk. Dwellingup Adventures accepts no responsibility for vehicles or
valuables.
Maps
It is a good idea to always take a map. The Track is clearly marked
but not impossible to get lost on. Two recommended publications are
available, both reasonably priced.
• A Guide to The Bibbulmun Track, northern half (booklet form) Kalamunda
to
Donnelly River Village. Track notes on all sections with good
general
information about walking, huts, terrain, equipment and
track history.
• Map 2 Dwellingup. North Bannister to Harvey - Quindanning Road
Topographical map of specific Track section
These publications are available from most good camping
shops, CALM offices, Dwellingup History and Visitor Information
Centre.
• Canoeing Guide number 6 Yarragil to Nanga Bridge. Covers Island Pool
to
Baden Powell Water Spout and is supplied by Dwellingup Adventures
at no cost.
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