Do I need prior whitewater experience?

No — the event is open to beginners. Qualified guides provide instruction and all necessary safety gear for the half-day paddle.

What is the minimum age to participate?

Participants must be 10 years or older. Children under 18 must be supervised by a parent or guardian while on the property.

Yes — Saturday includes free snacks, drinks and a complimentary BBQ lunch. Sunday is BYO for food and snacks unless you arrange hire options.

Are toilets available on site?

Toilets are limited. If staying overnight you should bring your own toileting setup and pack out waste as advised by the organisers.

Can I bring my own canoe or kayak?

Yes, but all privately owned boats and PFDs must be checked by guides for river suitability. If unsuitable, organisers will provide appropriate equipment.

How do I get to the meeting point?

Meeting point is Buccarumbi, NSW (Exodus Property). Transfers to put-in and pull-out points are included for participants.

Free Wild Rivers Community Paddle Weekend on Nymboida & Boyd Rivers (Buccarumbi, NSW)

On the first weekend of March 2026, Exodus Adventures opens its Buccarumbi property for the WILD RIVERS Community Paddle Weekend, a free half-day whitewater canoe experience on the Nymboida and Boyd Rivers in Buccarumbi, New South Wales. This short, guided paddle drops you into wild river country - clear, fast-flowing channels, rocky pull-outs and stretches of riffles that are ideal for families and beginners learning river skills.

The event is staged from the Exodus Property at Buccarumbi, where local guides run safety briefings and progressive instruction before a roughly three-hour river run. Guides provide all technical gear - canoes, paddles, lifejackets, helmets and rescue equipment - and manage transfers to put-in and take-out points. On Saturday the day is fully catered with a complimentary BBQ lunch, snacks and fresh water; Sunday offers self-directed activities, hire options and relaxed swimming and fishing along quieter bends.

What makes this weekend special is the blend of access and instruction: it's one of the rare free community programs that opens a working river property to the public while prioritising safety, stewardship and hands-on learning. The Nymboida and Boyd Rivers are known locally for their riffles, pools and scenic riverbanks of native eucalypt woodland; paddlers will pass rock shelves and grassy eddies where guides teach edging, ferrying and rescue basics. The event limits paddlers to 32 participants, creating small groups for focused coaching and an easy way to meet neighbors and other river lovers.

Families and new paddlers should note the minimum age is 10; no prior whitewater experience is required. If you bring your own boat or PFD it will be checked by staff for river suitability. The weekend also doubles as a conservation primer - participants are briefed on Leave No Trace practice, local ecology and how to reduce impacts on riparian zones.

Practical notes: arrive with sun-safe clothing, closed shoes that can get wet, and a change of clothes. If you're staying overnight plan to bring your own toilet setup and be prepared to pack out waste. Exodus Adventures supplies satellite communication, 4WD support and wilderness first aid, making this a safe introduction to moving water.

Registration is required and participants must complete an online waiver ahead of time; spots are limited and fill quickly, book early via referral link. Parents should plan to supervise minors off the water. Whether you come for skill-building or a first taste of moving water, this community weekend offers an accessible entry point into the rivers that define Buccarumbi's outdoor culture.