Southern Cross Kayaking

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Escape, explore and experience the magic of a kayaking tour with Southern Cross Tours at beautiful Ganguddy at Rylstone in the Mudgee region. We welcome you to join us on an immersive kayaking tour that will expose you to the heritage, culture, and wonder-filled waterways that we love to rediscover time and time again.

For information and bookings regarding our Kuringai National Park, Bobbin Head, Garigal National Park, Hawkesbury River Berowra Waters or Colo River please visit our website direct www.southerncrosskayaking.com.au

At Ganguddy (also known as Dunns Swamp) Southern Cross Kayaking provide guests with a unique insight into the stunning World Heritage listed Wollemi landscape. Eco-friendly kayak tours are operated from September to April. During the NSW school holidays in this period, we operate 7 days a week.

In addition to Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board Hire (from $30 per hour) at Ganguddy, we operate a variety of wonderful, informative, and very memorable kayak tours, taking in all that the culturally significant Ganguddy has to offer.

All itineraries are guided and tailored to suit even the most novice paddlers and your experienced guides, John and Cindy provide quality equipment, training and advice, whilst sharing their passion for kayaking, Ganguddy and all of their other tour destinations.

Southern Cross Kayaking Tours are a great way to enjoy special and memorable time with family, friends, or work colleagues. Our kayaking tours make the perfect gift, shared experience and team building activity as well.  If you are ready to enjoy the magic of a kayak tour, please book below or find out more from our website.

Every location we tour at offers a unique immersion into each waterway, its history, natural beauty and flora and fauna.

Come and join us!

All our Tours  include:

• Pre-tour orientation, safety briefing and paddling instruction
• Safety equipment fitting
• Craft selection from our deluxe fleet; the Mission 'Contour 490' double sea kayaks.
• Breaks as needed for rest, hydration, and discussion.
• Photo opportunities, quiet observation and awe inspired appreciation.

PLEASE NOTE:  We ask that you please check your travel times to Ganguddy and arrive on time as our tour departure cannot be delayed for latecomers as a sign of respect for other paddlers.

TOUR INFORMATION 

Good Morning Ganguddy Tour

All of our Ganguddy guided kayak tours combine beauty, history, and fascinating insight into the stunning and unique World Heritage listed Wollemi landscape.

Our Good Morning Ganguddy Tour will take you to the Kandos weir (dam wall) via sandstone gorge country that is topped by remarkable, vast, and unique rock formations.

Experience the serenity of a morning paddle and witness the local wildlife and waterway come to life for the day ahead.

• Age Suitability - 12 years +
• Duration - 2 - 2.5 hours, depending on group size
• Distance - 5 kms
• Cost - $85 per person
• Time: Good Morning Ganguddy Tours depart at 9:00am daily during the season

PLEASE NOTE:  We ask that you please check your travel times to Ganguddy and arrive on time as our tour departure cannot be delayed for latecomers as a sign of respect for other paddlers.

Friday on my Mind - Ganguddy Tour

Features:

A beautiful 2 hours on the water, ending before sunset, so as to give you time to get back to your campsite and get the fire going, pop back to your local accommodation or still have plenty of time to head out for a delicious dinner at a fabulous local eatery.

Seasonal Tours Times: 4:00pm – 6:00pm during daylight saving (Oct – April)

3:00pm to 5:00pm non daylight saving (September & late April)

Enjoy a leisurely, picturesque paddle to the quieter and less explored upstream section of Ganguddy's Cudgegong River, delving into still, reed lined tributaries, where native birds nest and chatter and mountains and afternoon light reflect on the tranquil water.

The Friday on my Mind Tour allows you to truly immerse yourself in the beautiful surrounds, as you float, reflect and witness firsthand the end of the day gloaming and quietening at Ganguddy. 

To add to this perfect start to your weekend break or escape, we’ll also enjoy a glass of local sparkling! Elderflower Mist Sparkling is a delicious bubbly, produced by Shireen and Darren at nearby Widden Brook Farm on Nullo Mountain.  Naturally fermented and low in alcohol, everyone can enjoy a glass, even the drivers.

• Age Suitability - 12 years+
• Duration - 2 hours
• Distance - 5 kms
• Cost - $85 per person

PLEASE NOTE:  We ask that you please check your travel times to Ganguddy and arrive on time as our tour departure cannot be delayed for latecomers as a sign of respect for other paddlers.

Wirimbili Cultural Experience & Southern Cross Kayaking

Sunset Paddle & Walk at Ganguddy

Immerse yourself in the culture, history, and ancient country of the Dabee people of the Wiradjuri nation, on our Ganguddy Sunset Paddle & Walk.

Awe inspiring scenery will greet you at every turn as you paddle the pristine waters, and trace the ancient course of the river, seeing and learning about the towering and amazing pagoda rock formations which come to life in the afternoon light.

Learn about the food sources the river provides, the Aboriginal history of the area, and further understand how we can all care for our rivers.

You’ll alight from your kayaks downstream at the historical Kandos Weir, where your Wirimbili guide will oversee further exploration of the stunning land that straddles the river, allowing you to absorb the view of the Cudgegong River and Ganguddy from above.

Your guide will identify some of the abundant native flora and fauna, explaining its significance and traditional use in medicine and bush tucker, whilst you also gain further knowledge about culture and caring for country. A tasty treat will be provided at the end of your tour, featuring native ingredients and a take home recipe.

This beautiful and immersive tour involves paddling, and walking over some uneven ground and a moderate level of fitness is required.

Meeting place: Picnic area at Ganguddy campground – Wollemi National Park

• Age Suitability - 12 years+
• Duration - 3 hours
• Start times vary with sunset
• Distance - 5 kms paddle + 1km walk
• Cost - $150 per person
• Minimum 4 pax and maximum 12 pax are required for this tour

PLEASE NOTE:  We ask that you please check your travel times to Ganguddy and arrive on time as our tour departure cannot be delayed for latecomers as a sign of respect for other paddlers.

Ganguddy Full Moon Tour

A wonderfully unique kayaking experience, 2 hours in duration.

The numbers for this special encounter are limited for safety and increased immersion and serenity.

Perfect for visitors camping onsite at Ganguddy, our Full Moon Tour allows you to experience the stillness and wonder of paddling the enchanted waters of Ganguddy by moonlight. See the landscape take on a new presence and witness the night wildlife come to life as we glide across the moonlit water.  With many Rakali sightings and the possibility of spying local Platypus too, this magical tour can deliver on all levels.

Your qualified tour guides Cindy and John are experienced nighttime kayakers, and they will provide all safety equipment, briefings, and special night kayaking equipment to guarantee your safety and comfort.

Seasonal Tours Dates & Times: Dates - Tour departs at sunset, meaning departure and return times vary. Please check tour end times and consider the travel distance and nighttime driving required to your accommodation if staying elsewhere.

• Age Suitability - 12 years+ accompanied by an adult.
• Duration - 2 hours
• Distance - 5 kms
• Cost - $100 per person
• Minimum 4 pax and maximum 10 pax are required for this tour

Ticket numbers are limited to a maximum of 10 pax and a minimum of 4 guests are required for the tour to proceed.  You will be contacted up to 5 days before the tour should the minimum number not be achieved to discuss options for another date, voucher, or refund.

PLEASE NOTE:  We ask that you please check your travel times to Ganguddy and arrive on time as our tour departure cannot be delayed for latecomers as a sign of respect for other paddlers.

Dates for Tours:

Friday on my Mind Tour: 4:00 pm (3:00pm outside daylight savings 

Dates: 

• 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th October 2023
• 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th November 2023
• 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th December 2023
• 5th, 12th & 19th January 2024
• 2nd, 16th & 23rd February 2024 
• 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd March 2024
• 5th, 19th & 26th April 2024

Full Moon Tour

Dates:

• 29th September 2023
• 29th October 2023
• 27th November 2023
• 27th December 2023
• 26th January 2024
• 24th February 2024
• 25th March 2024
• 24th April 2024

Sunset Paddle and Walk Wirimbili Tour 

Dates: 

• 7th October 2023
• 4th November 2023
• 2nd December 2023
• 6th January 2024
• 10th February 2024
• 2nd March 2024
• 6th April 2024

PLEASE NOTE:  We ask that you please check your travel times to Ganguddy and arrive on time as our tour departure cannot be delayed for latecomers as a sign of respect for other paddlers.