Honeymoon Pool Kayak Trail. Wellington NP



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Get directionsHoneymoon Pool campground, Wellington National Park, is 3 hrs south of Perth on the Coalfields Highway.
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The trail starts at Honeymoon Pool deck area, where the graceful peppermint trees trail in the icy cold waters.
Paddle downstream to your right; the current is minor and the route easy to follow. There are a couple of shallow rapids that should present no difficulty, although you will need to walk back up them later. Don't go down anything you don't want to walk up!
About 500m downstream you will get to Gelcoat Rapid that must be walked around. You will know it by a sloping rock face and a sharp right bend in the river. As you paddle towards this bend you will see the rock slope in front of you and the well used landing place. Do not paddle beyond this point. Gelcoat rapid is around the corner and not a rapid for the inexperienced.
Carry over the hill and relaunch at the bottom of the rapid. Continue downstream for a couple more kilometres of calm river. You will approach another rock bar and the river again veers to the right, and the horizon beyond indicates a waterfall. Stay left and land on the rock bar. Do not attempt to paddle the rapid and do not continue further downstream.
There are two drops, with a pool in between. The second drop is a 1.5m verticle drop creating a lovely waterfall. Do not attempt to paddle over it as there are shallow rock ledges below and do not swim of paddle in the pool between the two drops.
The pool below the second drop is ideal for swimming.
Do not continue further downstream. There are several obstacles including grade three rapids, a weir, irrigations canals, and finally, the river disappears into a tunnel underground.
Instead, paddle back upstream. The rapids are shallow and you will be able to walk or line your kayak up them. Take a short rope with you for this part. At Gelcoat, carry around as before.
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Time / Duration
Allow a full day to enjoy this trail.
Length
8km return
What To Pack
Group F (Paddling trails) required.
What To Pack
Group F (Paddling trails)
- Plenty of water and food for duration of trip.
- Sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen (30+)
- Clothes to suit the activity and potential weather conditions
- Lifejacket or flotation device
- Leg or paddle leash if paddling in the ocean
Additional Useful Items
Footwear. River is freshwater, but carry drinking water.Trail Start
Honeymoon Pool campground, Wellington National Park, is 3 hrs south of Perth on the Coalfields Highway.
Trail End
Difficulty Notes
Hazards & Warnings
Do not paddle beyond the trip end. Do not swim or paddle the drops or Gelcoat Rapid.Facilities
The campground at Honeymoon Pool can get busy during summer weekends and school holidays - bookings are essential at https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park-stay- BBQ Facilities
- Camping
- Car Park
- Picnic Area
- Public Toilet
- Shaded Area
- Toilet Facilities for Disabled
- Water Access Points
Best time of year
December to March.
Fees
No fees apply
Trail Access
Road 2WD
Prohibited Items
No pets

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