BUCCARUMBI CANOE FIELD GUIDE
Buccarumbi’s Two-Day Whitewater Bootcamp: Skills and Survival on Australia’s Mapped Rivers
A focused two-day combo course teaching whitewater skills, swift-water rescue and aqua survival from Exodus Adventures’ Buccarumbi base.
Buccarumbi’s Two-Day Whitewater Bootcamp: Skills and Survival on Australia’s Mapped Rivers.
This action-packed weekend course combines hands-on whitewater technique with swift-water and aqua-survival training, led by experienced instructors based at Exodus Adventures in Buccarumbi. Over two days you cover river navigation, rescue skills and the theory needed to move confidently onto Australia’s longest-mapped canoe and kayak whitewater trail.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Complete two-day skills and rescue syllabus
A complete package for beginners and paddlers looking to upskill: day one focuses on whitewater manoeuvres, rapid reading and craft rescue; day two drills swift-water self-rescue, assisted rescue, capsize and re-entry plus land-based theory such as first aid, hypothermia and reading water.
Training on the Nymboida, Boyd and Clarence systems
Participants train where the operator has decades of local experience on the Nymboida and Boyd rivers and are prepared to use those skills on the Clarence Canoe & Kayak Trail, Australia’s longest-mapped whitewater route.
Qualified local instructors and swift-water rescue technicians
Courses are run by highly qualified whitewater instructors and swift-water rescue technicians with advanced certifications and local river knowledge, backed by rescue gear, 4WD support and wilderness first-aid equipment.
What the day feels like
What the two days feel like
Expect an intense, hands-on weekend: you’ll practice braking and ferry glides, read and run rapids, rehearse rapid swimming and craft rescues, then move into defensive swimming, assisted-rescue drills and capsize re-entry scenarios — all integrated with land-based instruction on safety, meteorology and first aid.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this weekend suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a two-day weekend course; participants can request specific dates directly with the operator.
Bring your own boat and paddling gear if you have them, plus camping gear and food for overnight camping; notify the operator if you need camping or paddling equipment provided.
Instructors, rescue gear, transfers from the base to river put-ins/pull-outs, 4WD support, radios, InReach satellite communication, a wilderness first-aid kit and river snacks and water are provided.
There are no included transfers to the training weekend base — please make your own way to the Exodus property at Buccarumbi, NSW.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the course?
The Whitewater Training Combo is a two-day weekend course.
Where do we meet?
Meet at the Exodus Adventures property in Buccarumbi, New South Wales.
Do I need prior whitewater experience?
No — the course is suitable for beginners as well as intermediate and advanced paddlers and can be tailored to your level.
What is the minimum age to participate?
Minimum age is 14 years old; there is no upper age limit.
Can I bring my own boat and gear?
Yes — participants are encouraged to bring their own kayak, canoe, raft or packraft; the operator can provide boats, PFDs, paddles, helmets and cags if required.
Are transfers to the course included?
There are no transfers included to the Buccarumbi base; the operator does provide transfers from the base to river put-in and pull-out points during the course.