Shuttled to the Clarence: Five Days on Australia’s Longest-Mapped Whitewater

BUCCARUMBI HIKING FIELD GUIDE

Shuttled to the Clarence: Five Days on Australia’s Longest-Mapped Whitewater

A five‑day, shuttle‑forward service and equipment‑hire package that keeps you on the Boyd and Nymboida rivers while Exodus Adventures handles logistics, safety briefings and real‑time river monitoring.

Shuttled to the Clarence: Five Days on Australia’s Longest-Mapped Whitewater.

Duration
Five Days
Location
Buccarumbi
Operator
Exodus Adventures
Category
Hiking
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Experience the thrill of Australia’s longest‑mapped whitewater trail with a service built to maximise your time on the river: Exodus Adventures brings more than 35 years of local whitewater experience, exclusive river access, safety training and comprehensive shuttle and hire options so you can focus on paddling the Boyd and Nymboida rivers.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE ROUTE

Clarence Canoe & Kayak Trail — the longest mapped whitewater in Australia

Covering the Clarence system between Nymboi‑Binderay National Park and Copmanhurst, the trail spans extensive, varied whitewater; the shuttle and hire service focuses on keeping you on the water along the Boyd and Nymboida river sections.

THE LOGISTICS

Shuttles, trailers and group transport handled

Exodus runs dedicated Boyd and Nymboida shuttles and maintains a fleet that includes 11‑seater troopies, a 24‑seater bus and multiple canoe trailers to simplify transfers and gear movement so you spend less time hauling and more time paddling.

THE SUPPORT

Safety, monitoring and hire beyond a boat

Operators monitor river heights and your location while you’re on the river, provide a pre‑departure safety and river skills briefing, and offer an extensive hire list that includes camping, satellite and rescue equipment plus half‑ or full‑day whitewater training.

What the day feels like

How the five‑day shuttle + hire experience feels

This is a logistics‑first offering: over five days Exodus Adventures stages pickups and drop‑offs, issues equipment, runs safety and skills talks, monitors river heights and your tour progress, and opens exclusive private‑property access along the Nymboida — all designed to maximise on‑water time and minimise shore‑side friction.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this service is for — and for whom it’s less suitable.

1
Experienced paddlersIdeal: groups who want to run multiple river sections with minimal logistics work, benefitting from shuttle support, exclusive access and monitoring.
2
Novice paddlers & learnersAppropriate if you take advantage of the whitewater training and safety briefings; the operator provides training options and monitoring to raise competence before or during hire.
3
Groups needing vehicle supportA good match for groups requiring transport or large‑scale gear movement — Exodus offers 11‑seater troopies, a 24‑seater bus and multiple trailers; contact them ahead if you need the 24‑seater bus.
4
Time‑sensitive itinerariesNot ideal if you cannot meet scheduled pickup windows — you must plan to be off the water to reach the Exodus property by 5pm, with set pickup times (e.g., Jackadgery 3pm, Nymboida River Campground 3:30pm).

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

Operators recommend robust waterproofing: high‑quality garden draw‑tight garbage bags for 60L canoe barrels and spare large clip seal bags for personal items; note that standard dry bags do not fit efficiently into canoe barrels.

Equipment & hire

Beyond canoes, Exodus hires camping, satellite and rescue equipment and can provide whitewater training sessions; read the operator's Hire Policy & Rescue & Recovery Policy before booking.

Contact & transport bookings

For group transport (including the 24‑seater bus) and shuttle enquiries call 0410 404 078 or email [email protected] to discuss vehicle availability.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

Which rivers and trail sections does the shuttle cover?

Shuttle and hire services support paddling on the Boyd and Nymboida rivers as part of the Clarence Canoe & Kayak Trail.

How long is the standard package?

The offering is structured around a five‑day programme.

What happens if river levels are too high?

If the river is too high, Exodus will not hire equipment — hires are refused for unsafe river conditions.

What equipment can I hire beyond canoes?

In addition to canoes, Exodus hires camping, satellite and rescue equipment and offers whitewater training sessions.

Are there set shuttle pickup times I need to meet?

Yes — plan to be off the water in time to return to the Exodus property by 5pm; set pickup times include Jackadgery at 3pm and Nymboida River Campground at 3:30pm.

How do I arrange the 24‑seater bus or ask questions before booking?

Contact Exodus by phone at 0410 404 078 or by email at [email protected] for bus bookings and pre‑trip questions.