Moore River: lower reaches |
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| Canoe Hire at Guilderton |
| The
river is paddleable upstream for about 12km from the river mouth
to Boobabie Bridge throughout the year. When the sand bar is
across the mouth of the river during summer it keeps the water
at a good level. Upstream springs may also add to the water level.
You may prefer to put in at Barragoon Road boat launching in
the morning and return there from Guilderton in the afternoon
with the sea breeze behind you. Go here to see map of access
roads to the Barragoon Road put-in. You can paddle downstream from Lancelin Road Bridge after good winter rains. Go here for the map of this section of river and access point. |
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| Put in at . . . | Facilities | Best known for . . . |
| Guilderton Boat Ramp: turn off Lancelin Road onto Guilderton Road to the township. Boat ramp is near general store & caravan park. | picnic area, kiosk/general store, toilets, car park, paddle craft hire (see link above) |
- coastal scenery: open river meanders through vegetated former sand dunes - excellent views of town from top of sand drift, "The Desert" - swimming - sandy beaches - birdlife& fishing - strong afternoon sea breeze in summer - both river banks upstream of the sand drift are private property, so please respect |
| Barragoon Road | shaded area, boat launching, car parking |
- paddle upstream to Boobabie Bridge & return (no public road access here) There is little if any river flow to make upstream paddling difficult during summer months - river is narrow with wooded banks: marri and paper bark - occasional overhanging branches - birdlife & fishing |
| Lancelin Road Bridge | car parking, picnic tables |
- winter paddling downstream to Boobabie Bridge & beyond; this section is usually too dry in summer - scenic river meanders with narrow wooded banks, often with low branches overhanging - portage may be necessary depending on water level -paddling skills required (due to moving water through obstacles) - channel divides, both channels paddleable with good water |
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