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Kalgan River Paddle Trail Kalgan River Paddle Trail

  • 1-3 hours
  • 10 km

The Kalgan River Kayak Trail is a 10km paddle that provides the opportunity to see the abundant wildlife that inhabits the river environment including pelicans, ducks and osprey.

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The Kalgan River Kayak Trail is a 10km paddle that provides the opportunity to see the abundant wildlife that inhabits the river environment including pelicans, ducks and osprey.

It is a sheltered paddling experience suitable for all types of paddle craft and paddling abilities. The river provides a range of experiences from the wide open lower reaches to the narrow upper reaches through tall shady trees.

Just 1 of 10 Great Paddles in The Amazing South Coast!

City of Albany

(08) 6820 3000

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(08) 6820 3700

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Time / Duration

1-3 hours

Length

10km one way

What To Pack

Group F - Paddling Trails (Paddling trails) required.

Trail Start

Bridge Park, Lower Kalgan

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Trail End

Wheeldon Rd Bridge, Kalgan

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Facilities

  • Car Park
  • Dog Friendly
  • Kiosk
  • Picnic Area
  • Shaded Area
  • Water Access Points

Best time of year

All year round but July - September for Wildflowers

Trail Access

Access is 15km from Albany Town Square

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

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Chelle Fisher

Reviewed 1 Jun 2022, 8:02pm

The Kalgan River is 140 kilometres long with the lower 9 km of the river taking the form of a drowned river valley with steep hillsides of forest and farmland, and the occasional outcrop of granite. The rivers history both colonial and aboriginal is intriguing, making this the best paddling experience in the region.

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