Your bookings
Earn badges and points by completing this trail.
Trails WA supports the seven principles recommended by Leave No Trace Australia for minimising your impacts when using the trails.
Learn moreFlowing west to east, the King River Paddle Trail provides a sheltered paddling experience suitable for all types of paddle craft and paddling abilities from the Lower King Bridge to about 2km upstream of King River Bridge (Chester Pass Road).
The river flows past picturesque scenery including rocky outcrops, high sandy banks and farmland fringed by paperbark trees. Upstream of Chester Pass Road is an intimate paddling experience with shady trees joining over the river. Throw in a fishing line, and you're likely to catch black bream, herring, skippy or a mulloway.
Starting at the Lower King Bridge in the wide-open river, stick to the channel under the bridge and paddle upstream. You will pass the Lower King Store on the east (right) bank and Parker Bay before the river narrows to about 100m wide. At low tide, there are many shallows where water birds are often seen feeding.
Further upstream, you will pass houses on the south bank and a small grassed area that is a good rest and picnic stop (this is alternative launch spot). From here, the river narrows to 30-50m wide, past farms on both sides before coming to the King River Bridge. It is possible to paddle approximately 2km further upstream before the river becomes impassable and paddlers need to turn back. This part of the river is very protected and a good option on windy days.
(08) 6820 3700
Comprehensive information on the South West region including destinations, things to see and do, accommodation and tours.
Here is everything you need to know before visiting this trail.
1-3 hours
8km one way
Lower King Bridge Reserve, 12km from Albany
Group F - Paddling Trails (Paddling trails)
When launching at Lower King Bridge, stick to the channel to avoid very shallow water and ‘quicksand’.
14°C
Feels like 13°C
Max 14°C
Min 11°C
Earn points and badges and become a "TrailsWA Expert" by completing trails and leaving reviews.
Earn 1 point towards
your TrailsWA level
Earn the Paddle badge when you complete this trail.
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.
Less than 1 hour
1.5km
Aboriginal Culture
Art
Family Friendly
Wildflowers
Less than 1 hour
0.4km
Coastal
Family Friendly
Aboriginal Culture
1-3 hours
3.2km
Coastal
Family Friendly
Aboriginal Culture
WA Heritage
Food & Wine
1-3 hours
0.6km
Less than 1 hour
7.5km
Wildflowers
Trails are free and offer countless benefits to our community, from fostering fun and fitness to encouraging social connection, exploration, and personal challenges. These exceptional trail experiences are made possible through the support and collaboration of these great organisations and initiatives:
Join trails wa to add this trail to your favourite. By joining you will also be able to rate and review trails and share your photos with other trail goers!
Sign in to your account to add this trail to your list of favourites, and much more.
