Edward River canoe and kayak trail

Where

Murray Valley Regional Park

Accessibility

Medium

Distance

61km of trails

Time suggested

2 days

Trip Intention Form

It's a good idea to let someone know where you're going. Fill in a trip intention form to send important details about your trip to your emergency contact.

What to
bring

Hat, sunscreen, drinking water

Please note

• It’s a good idea to check Edward River water levels and flow rates at Toonalook before you set out, as these can affect your paddling time.
• Edward River is safe and best to paddle when water levels are between 1.6m to 2.4m.
• Edward River is known to have snags in the river. If the water is too low it is impassable and there can be times when you might need to drag your kayak or canoe over a log.
• Edward River does separate into 2 separate streams at times so it's important to take a tracking device like a GPS, and a map.
• If you can't bring your own canoe or kayak then hire and shuttle services are also available.
• There's a wheelchair-accessible kayak launch at Edward River Bridge to help people with mobility restrictions get in and out of the water safely.
• You can book campsites along Edward River. 

Kayaking or canoeing Edward River in Murray Valley National Park is a great adventure that awaits you. Spend a few hours on the river, a whole day, or organise a multi-day journey and camp as you go at various places along the way. There's over 60km of water trails giving you so many options.

Edward River is a peaceful, lesser-known alternative to the nearby Murray River, so it’s ideal for paddlers of all age groups and experience levels. It also allows you to escape the summer crowds that can flock to Murray River during the holidays and over long weekends. Along Edward River canoe and kayak trail are beaches and swimming spots, which are great places to stop and have a picnic.

Edward River lies within the traditional lands of the Wamba Wamba and Perrepa Perrepa Nations. The traditional name for the river is ‘Kolety’ (pronounced ‘kol-etch’).

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info