Your hosts Alli & Ben Rentsch
Telephone: 0429 381 875
Email: info@canoehire.com.au
Paestan Canoe Hire provide camping at their property ‘Glenelg River Canoe Camp’ located in Dartmoor.
Facilities include toilet, camp kitchen, BBQ’s, showers and firepit. This allows for groups to arrive later in the afternoon or evening to pack barrels and prepare to paddle the following day. This facility is by donation per night and is a shared space we ask for it to be kept clean and tidy at all times.
Bunk House camps 10 people per room bookings are essential
(a sheet and pillow with case are provided you are required to provide your own bedding!)
we also allow for campervans/caravans however you must supply your own solar electricity if it remains at our property for the duration of your tour.
In calm conditions canoeists paddling comfortably should paddle at approximately 4km/hr & Kayaks approx 6-7km/hr.
As a general rule primary age children find 8-10 km per day more than enough paddling with Junior Secondary age children find 12km a day sufficient. Secondary students, as with most adults, find 14-16km more than enough paddling each day.
All trips listed below can be run in reverse as the Bochara is a ‘tidal’ river therefor it is wind strength and direction that determines paddle direction.
Information on the campsites, water access and wood collection can be found on the Parks website under Glenelg River Canoe Trail
It is reminded there is SOS only phone reception on the river – any last minute campsite changes or additional people need to be organised prior to setting up camp with Parks Victoria. Under booking can lead to unwanted congestion to campsites and fines will be applied by parks rangers if you have incorrectly booked.
Campsite Etiquette applies at all times!
You can access the short 5km Gorge Walk from Laslett’s Campsite – however the Princess Margaret Rose Caves are currently closed for repair. Parks advise this should be opening later in the 2025 season.
If pre booking ahead of time –
With wind predominantly S/SW/W through the months
August, September and October upstream paddles highly recommended!
Nov- Feb both directions can be considered however please consult BOM and make any necessary itinerary reversals prior to your Canoe Hire as Paestan are unable to assist any change your Parks campsite bookings on your behalf. You will need to access this through the Manage Now tab on your permit and can only be change 48 hours prior to your paddle
With wind predominantly S/SW/W through the months
March April and May Upstream paddles recommended!
Due to our large volumes of multi-day tours DAY PADDLES are subject to availability.
A minimum of 3 craft are to be booked and location may vary depending on availability. Due to the location of basecamp in Dartmoor – day paddles are usually located in the upper segments.
Lower segments can be booked with Nelson Canoe Hire located in Nelson.
Ali & Ben Rentsch
3295 Casterton-Dartmoor Road Dartmoor VIC 3304
Telephone 0429 381 875
Email info@canoehire.com.au
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