KALARU KAYAK FIELD GUIDE
Three Mornings on the Sapphire Coast: A Youth Kayak & Conservation Series
A 3-day program of three consecutive half-day sessions around Tathra that teaches kayaking, navigation, bushcraft and hands-on conservation for active teens.
Three Mornings on the Sapphire Coast: A Youth Kayak & Conservation Series.
Paddle through the Sapphire Coast’s coastal and riverine landscapes—lush lagoons, river systems and sheltered bays—spotting kingfishers and egrets as you move between new scenic locations each morning. The Youth Adventure Holiday Program combines easy, scenic kayaking with wildlife viewing, morning tea and opportunities to swim while focusing on skill development and environmental stewardship.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands-on Citizen Science and Beach Clean-ups
Participants take part in practical conservation: beach clean-ups and citizen-science activities that connect paddling sessions to real stewardship work along the coast and river mouths.
Kayaking, Navigation and Bushcraft
Across three half-day sessions teens develop core paddling and navigation techniques and are introduced to basic bushcraft as part of confidence-building group challenges.
Multiple Scenic Venues Around Tathra
Each morning moves to a new local site—lagoons, river channels and the river mouth—so participants practice skills in varied coastal and riverine settings while observing local wildlife.
What the day feels like
What the three mornings feel like
Each day begins with morning games and teamwork activities before the group relocates to a nearby scenic site for a half-day of guided kayaking, navigation practice and hands-on conservation tasks. Expect wildlife identification, morning tea on the water or shore, and the occasional swim when conditions allow.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The program runs over 3 days with three consecutive half-day sessions, each morning featuring games, skill practice and conservation activities.
Sessions include morning tea and there is a chance to swim; participants should be prepared for water-based activity and shore-side conservation tasks.
The program meets in Tathra; each morning moves to a new nearby scenic location around the Tathra area.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the program?
The Youth Adventure Holiday Program runs for 3 days.
Where is the meeting point?
Participants meet in Tathra.
Who is the program for?
The series is targeted at active teens and is structured as three consecutive half-day morning sessions focused on skill-building and teamwork.
What activities are included?
Activities include kayaking and navigation skill development, bushcraft introduction, morning games and teamwork, and hands-on conservation such as citizen science and beach clean-ups, plus wildlife identification.
Is food provided?
Morning tea is provided during the sessions.
Which locations will we visit?
Over the three days the program visits Wallagoot Lake & The Gap, Kalaru & the Bega River, and Mogareeka at the Bega River mouth.