Mandurah & Environs

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Canoeing Trails

  • The Heron Trail

    The Heron Trail
    Region Mandurah & Environs, Shire of Murray
    TypeCanoeing

    The Serpentine River shapes this trail as it slithers its way down from high up in the Darling Ranges, falls down the Scarp, snakes across flood plains, forms pools, back waters and lakes, twists, then disappears into the Peel Inlet. The Heron Trail is a tidal all year round trail. On the river's lower section is a mixture of she oaks, paper barks, river gums, bushland, some beaches, back waters, reserves, jetties and... More About The Heron Trail

    • Length: Various 3.5 - 11kms
    • Estimated Duration: n/a
    • User Experiences: 0
  • The Spoonbill Trail

    The Spoonbill Trail
    Region Mandurah & Environs, Shire of Murray
    TypeCanoeing

    The Serpentine River shapes this trail as it slithers its way down from high up in the Darling Ranges, falls down the Scarp, snakes across flood plains, forms pools, back waters and lakes, twists, then disappears into the Peel Inlet. The Spoonbill trail is also tidal and algae may be present, therefore canoe only in winter and sprint, after good rains. The shallow lakes appeal to canoeists who like a remote and easily accessed trail. Samphire... More About The Spoonbill Trail

    • Length: Various 12 - 17kms
    • Estimated Duration: n/a
    • User Experiences: 0
  • The Mountain Duck Trail

    The Mountain Duck Trail
    Region Mandurah & Environs
    TypeCanoeing

    The beautiful Mountain Duck lives mainly on large waterways and not on mountains as their name implies. This trail with its wide pools suits Mountain Ducks and they honk to show they are happy - no quacking noises for them! And why wouldn't they be happy? There is plenty of food for them in this location, with weed, algae and numerous insects and their larvae. The Mountain Duck has a black bill, a glossy, greenish-black head... More About The Mountain Duck Trail

    • Length: Various 8.5 - 26kms
    • Estimated Duration: n/a
    • User Experiences: 0
  • The Osprey Trail

    The Osprey Trail
    Region Mandurah & Environs
    TypeCanoeing

    Canoeing on this trail is best done in te cooler months as tides then are at their highest rather than during holiday periods or the warmer months, when power boating is very popular. Canoeists should always be aware of and avoid powerboats and remember to keep clear of the wash created by them. Ospreys are large raptors; the wingspan of the adult can exceed 1.5 metres. Ospreys are magnificent birds with white heads and chests, distinctive... More About The Osprey Trail

    • Length: Various 7-8kms
    • Estimated Duration: n/a
    • User Experiences: 0
  • The Pelican Trail

    The Pelican Trail
    Region Mandurah & Environs
    TypeCanoeing

    For more information about this trail, click here Click here to download the W & S Birds Birdwatching Trail Guide... More About The Pelican Trail

    • Length: Various 4-5kms
    • Estimated Duration: n/a
    • User Experiences: 0

  • Bridle (3 Trails)
  • Shared / Multi-Use (6 Trails)
  • Walking (3 Trails)
  • Diving (1 Trail)

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