Can beginners use this shuttle and equipment hire service?

Yes, the service includes safety briefings and can accommodate beginners with recommended sections and optional training.

Is prior booking required for shuttle and equipment hire?

Yes, bookings are essential to secure equipment and shuttle spots, especially in peak season.

What happens if river conditions are unsafe?

If water levels are too high, the operator will cancel rentals to ensure your safety.

Are group sizes limited?

Each shuttle vehicle accommodates up to nine people with their gear for a comfortable trip.

Is transportation provided from nearby towns?

The base is located in Buccarumbi, and shuttle transfers can be arranged from nearby points along the trail.

Do I need my own satellite tracker?

You must have a tracker or rent one on site to ensure communication and safety monitoring during your trip.

Navigate Australia’s Longest Mapped Whitewater Trail with Expert Shuttle and Gear Service | Guided Tour | Canoe

Stretching over 195 kilometers, the Clarence Canoe & Kayak Trail in New South Wales offers paddlers an unparalleled journey through some of Australia’s most dramatic and varied river landscapes. This one-day shuttle service and equipment hire turns this expansive whitewater adventure into an accessible, expertly supported outing, designed for both first-timers eager to explore the Boyd and Nymboida rivers and seasoned paddlers seeking a seamless experience on these wild waters. Situated near Buccarumbi, the gateway to the trail’s heart, this service is more than logistics—it’s a local legend with over 35 years of whitewater knowledge embedded in every interaction. The shuttle operators provide exclusive access to private river properties that line the Nymboida River, areas otherwise inaccessible, enriching your paddling experience with untouched natural views and pristine surroundings. Your adventure begins with a safety and river skills briefing from an experienced guide. This critical introduction helps boaters navigate quickly changing river conditions, mastering features formed by volcanic rock beds and the shifting currents of a free-flowing river system. The clarity and depth of local insight ensure paddlers respect the river’s dynamic nature, where water levels can rise rapidly following rain. Transport logistics are handled smoothly with vehicles capable of carrying up to nine people and multiple canoes, keeping your group together and your gear secure. You can start your trip from different points along the trail knowing the shuttle will efficiently bring you and your equipment back to the base. The attention to safety extends beyond the river with satellite tracking devices provided or available for hire, giving both operators and paddlers peace of mind in this remote wilderness. The trail itself winds through the Nymboi-Binderay National Park, passing rugged gorges, lush forested banks, and unique wildlife habitats, including glimpses of platypus and azure kingfishers. Each paddle stroke here connects you to one of Australia’s wildest river corridors, a treasure in the Clarence Valley. Whether you’re in search of full-day whitewater training or simply desire hassle-free access and premium equipment rental, this shuttle service stands apart. It preserves the environment with careful monitoring of river conditions and encourages sustainable paddling, ensuring the trail remains vibrant for years to come. By choosing this shuttle and hire service, paddlers gain unmatched local expertise, exquisite river access, and the chance to immerse in a profound, evolving river adventure rarely experienced anywhere else in Australia. Prepare to push your paddling skills, soak in wild river scenery, and create stories shaped by the raw energy of Australia’s longest mapped whitewater trail.

Difficulty

moderate.

Duration

5–8 hours depending on section chosen.

Fitness level

Paddlers should be in good physical condition with endurance for several hours of paddling and some portaging.

Wildlife

Platypus
Azure kingfisher

History

The Clarence Canoe & Kayak Trail was established to promote safe and sustainable paddling through protected areas since the early 2000s.

Conservation

Operators monitor river levels continuously and promote low-impact paddling to preserve natural riverbank habitats.

Exodus Adventures is an outdoor adventure operator based in Buccarumbi, New South Wales, specializing in whitewater rafting, canoeing and river-based training. The company runs guided trips on the Nymboida and Boyd Rivers, offering options from family-friendly grade 1–2 floats to extreme grade 5 rafting. Exodus Adventures provides day trips, multi-day expeditions, private and corporate group bookings, school group programs and skill-development courses including Whitewater Skills Training, Aqua Skills (swift water training) and Whitewater Raft Guide Training (WRGT). Trips range from half-day and full-day canoeing to tubing, big whitewater day trips, two-day rafting options and combined family adventures that pair rafting with abseiling. The operator also offers shuttle service and equipment hire for the Clarence Canoe & Kayak Trail, including multi-day rental and shuttle options from one to fourteen days. Safety briefings and instructional coaching are part of the training programs; experienced instructors and guides support beginners through up-skilling and advanced paddlers. With over 35 years of local knowledge referenced in shuttle and equipment services, Exodus Adventures emphasizes practical river skills, trip customization and access to private river properties. Booking options accommodate families, corporate groups, schools and experienced raft teams seeking challenging rapids. Exodus Adventures coordinates bookings, provides gear hire and shuttle logistics, and delivers tailored itineraries for one-day to multi-day trips across the Clarence and Nymboida corridors ensuring safety.

Base locationBuccarumbi, New South Wales

Tours offered25+

Specialtywater-activities

StewardshipLeave No Trace