MOOLLATTOO WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Two Days of Silent River: Overnight Kayak into Shoalhaven’s Yarrunga Creek
A two-day overnight kayak and camp trip along the Kangaroo River and Yarrunga Creek—this guide explains the route, what’s provided, and who it suits.
Two Days of Silent River: Overnight Kayak into Shoalhaven’s Yarrunga Creek.
Settle into two days of deliberate paddling and campfire evenings in the Shoalhaven wilderness. Leaving from the car park by Tallowa Dam, the trip threads east along the Kangaroo River, turns up Yarrunga Creek to a riverside campsite, and returns the next day — all with guided instruction, gourmet picnic lunches and a cooked breakfast at camp.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Kangaroo River and Yarrunga Creek scenery
Paddling east from the Tallowa Dam car park, the route follows the Kangaroo River before branching up the narrow Yarrunga Creek to a secluded riverside campsite—an intimate stretch of water with regular stops for swimming and to take in the surrounds.
Riverside camping and evening comforts
Campsite comforts include a two-person tent, air mattress and inflatable pillow, camp chairs, and a campfire dinner with snacks, wine and beer—designed to balance wilderness solitude with creature comforts.
Gentle guided paddling
The trip is structured for relaxed exploration with guided paddling instruction and two roughly two-hour paddling sessions each day, allowing time for breaks, swimming and photography.
What the day feels like
What the two-day trip feels like
Days are measured in easy strokes and shoreline pauses: launch from the Tallowa Dam car park, paddle east along the Kangaroo River with scheduled stops for snacks, stretching and swims, then follow the branch at Five Ways up Yarrunga Creek to a riverside campsite. After an evening around the fire with a camp-cooked meal and overnight under canvas, you retrace the same peaceful route back to the car park.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip is for — suitability and limitations.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring plenty of water, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, quick-drying clothing (no cotton), suitable footwear and a change of clothes for the trip home. Depending on season, dress for sun protection and warmth; all attire can get wet.
The operator provides comfortable sit-inside kayaks, paddles, PFD (lifejacket), spray deck, two-person tents, air mattress and inflatable pillow, and camp chairs, plus paddling instruction.
The trip includes two gourmet picnic lunches, one campfire dinner (with snacks, wine and beer), and one cooked breakfast.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What is the minimum age to join?
Minimum age is 8 years old.
Do children need to be accompanied?
Children aged 8 to 14 must be accompanied by an adult; each child or teen requires one adult per double kayak.
How much paddling is there each day?
Paddling is structured as two approximately two-hour sessions per day.
Where do we meet and launch?
The trip launches from the car park by the Tallowa Dam.
What equipment and meals are included?
Included are sit-inside kayaks, paddle, PFD, spray deck, two-person tent, air mattress and inflatable pillow, camp chairs, paddling instruction, two gourmet picnic lunches, one campfire dinner and one cooked breakfast, plus snacks and drinks with dinner.
Is there phone reception or powerboat traffic?
There is no phone reception and no powerboats—the route is a peaceful, paddle-only stretch of river.