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Denmark River Paddle Trail Denmark River Paddle Trail

  • 1-3 hours
  • 9 km

The Denmark River Paddle Trail is an 9km return paddle from the Denmark River mouth exploring the tranquil banks of the Denmark river lined with karri trees and paperbarks to the dam wall 4.5km upstream.

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The Denmark River Paddle Trail is an 9km return paddle from the Denmark River mouth exploring the tranquil banks of the Denmark river lined with karri trees and paperbarks to the dam wall 4.5km upstream.

The Denmark River has an abundance of wildlife and birds that inhabits the river environment including pelicans, ducks and waterfowl.

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Time / Duration

1-3 hours

Length

9km return

What To Pack

Group F - Paddling Trails (Paddling trails) required.

Trail Start

Denmark Rivermouth, at Smith Brothers Park, Denmark

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Trail End

Denmark Rivermouth, at Smith Brothers Park, Denmark

Facilities

  • BBQ Facilities
  • Car Park
  • Dog Friendly
  • All accessible parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shaded Area
  • All accessible toilet facilities
  • Water Access Points

Best time of year

All year round but July - September for Wildflowers

Trail Access

Access is via Rivermouth Boat Ramp, right in the town of Denmark

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1 trail goers have rated Denmark River Paddle Trail as 4 out of 5!

We love to hear from people who've been on our Western Australian trails, so it would be most appreciated it if you wanted to leave a review.

Chelle Fisher

Reviewed 2 Jun 2022, 7:27pm

I love the Denmark River, one of my favourites in the region.

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