Indigenous Cultural Guided Canoe Tour

Join Valley Outdoors and Gadhungal Marring for a deeply immersive cultural canoe tour on the calm waters of the Kangaroo River at Bendeela Recreation Area, in the heart of Kangaroo Valley.

This intimate experience invites guests to slow down, paddle together in unique BIG canoes, and connect with Country through guided cultural sharing. Moving at the gentle pace of the river, participants are welcomed into a shared journey that honours place, story, and connection.

Led collaboratively by experienced Valley Outdoors guides and Gadhungal Marring, the tour weaves together flatwater paddling, cultural knowledge, and time on Country. The use of BIG canoes creates a collective experience, making the tour accessible, inclusive, and suitable for beginners, families, and those new to paddling.

Throughout the experience, guests are invited to listen, learn, and reflect. Cultural storytelling and interpretation provide insight into the significance of the land and waterways, while moments quiet reflection encourage a deeper relationship with place.

What to Expect

• Welcome to Country and cultural introduction
• Guided canoe paddle on calm flatwater in shared BIG canoes
• Cultural storytelling and interpretation on Country
• Cultural elements including a Welcome to Country Ceremony and Yidaki (didgeeridoo)
• Light refreshments including indigenous herbal tea, and local hand made morning tea catered by Caterina_KV
• Time for reflection, connection, and respectful conversation

This experience has been thoughtfully designed to be welcoming, respectful, and culturally meaningful. It offers a genuine opportunity to learn through shared movement on the river, guided by those with deep knowledge of Country.

Tour Details

Location: Bendeela Recreation Area, Kangaroo Valley
Time: 9:30am – 12:45pm
Group Size: Maximum 12 participants
Experience Level: No paddling experience required

Places are strictly limited to maintain the intimacy and integrity of the experience.

Bookings are essential.

Valley Outdoors respectfully acknowledges Gadhungal Marring, the Dharawal Traditional Custodians and Saltwater People of this land and waterways. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise the enduring cultural connection to Country, waters, and skies. We thank Gadhungal Marring for sharing their knowledge, culture, and stories through this experience.