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Up the Creek: Paddle, Connect & Discover
Escape the everyday and embark on a transformative outdoor adventure with the Bats Paddle Experience at Yarra Bend Park. Perfect for families, this urban escape invites you to reconnect with nature and each other as you paddle through serene waters surrounded by lush landscapes and thriving wildlife.
Glide beneath the trees and alongside the Flying Fox colony, where nature’s rhythms take center stage. Keep your eyes peeled for curious creatures like long-neck turtles, abundant birdlife, and if you’re lucky, perhaps even a shy platypus! Guided by the natural world, this two-hour paddle experience is a chance to slow down, reflect, and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the park.
Finish your adventure with a gentle 30-minute walk back to the starting point, where every step deepens your connection to the park’s ecologies, flora, and fauna. (Prefer wheels over walking? A taxi return can be arranged at your own expense.) This mindful journey offers families the chance to slow down, rediscover the beauty of nature, and create lasting memories together—because sometimes, life’s best moments are found Up the Creek.
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Up The Creek Melbourne is founded on a commitment to the developing connection between Melbourne, its citizens and the lifeblood of our city, the mighty Birrarung. We seek to enable the whole person to thrive, as part of a living system, in the Anthropocene.
Journeys begin with an agreement covering safety and objectives. We want you to have a unique and memorable experience with us. Following this conversation, get ready for a safe and rewarding journey.
The opportunity for a sculpture walk picnic and toilet break on Herring Island should not be missed. Stroll through the artwork placed around the island.
Once back on the water canoe further downstream into Melbourne ending at the rowing sheds in the Alexandra Gardens. The perfect beginning to an unforgettable Melbourne experience.
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FAQs
- Where to meet: Boat ramp 4 Burwood Rd Hawthorn
- Where does it end: Alexander Gardens adjacent to rowing sheds
- Car Parking: Street parking available.
- What do I bring: A sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses especially during the warmer months. You can wear your normal street clothes but bring a change of clothes in case. Water bottle.
- What is provided: All Canoeing Gear. A Map. A dry place for your gear.
- Do I need experience: With support just a phone call away and a pick-up service at the end of your journey, the day is as seamless as it is exciting. Plus, the river’s proximity to public transport and taxis makes heading home hassle-free.
Guidelines, Cancellation, Terms
Bookings run all year round with a minimum of 4 people. No experience necessary.
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