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Access
Put in at Nornalup which is on the South Coast Highway, upstream
of bridge - toilets, shop, cafe, accomodation.
There may be access to Monastery Landing in summer but you need
to check with Walpole CALM ranger for road conditions/closures.
For a longer paddle put in
at either Coalmine Beach or Rest Point close to Walpole.
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Frankland River below South Coast
Highway, entering Nornalup Inlet. Deep River enters on far side
of Newdegate Island in distance. |
Paddling Notes
- scenic flatwater paddling;
- sheltered: rudder not necessary;
- paddle upstream to Monastery
Landing (6km) in the middle of the forest (it is possible to
paddle beyond but you will soon encounter obstacles and flowing
water, depending on time of year - do not attempt unless you
are skilled in these conditions);
- watch out for occasional log
just under water once you are in the forest;
- paddle downstream to where the
river enters the inlet (6km) (again, and beyond, depending on
your energy!);
- popular with fishing boats -
powered craft.
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