Canoeing and Kayaking the Mulgrave River, Queensland, Australia

For a few years now, I have enjoyed exposing the natural backyard of North Queensland to many of my friends. Generally, our playground is the serene setting of the Mulgrave River in North Queensland.

North Queensland is a haven to get out and away from the hustle and bustle of city life and practise the skills to paddle a river. The Mulgrave is graded at generally a Grade II river with a few challenging rapids for the hard shells of canoes and kayaks.

As a team of friends which get together regularly, it is a great time to spend splashing about in a safe and stress-free environment.

As a team, the adventurous paddlers search out for the fun of negotiating the challenging rapids in their bushranger and Rover Canoes. Aided with the river knowledgeable crew of kayakers, bold paddlers explore their own limits of excitement and courage.

Crews from various organisations have taken up the challenge to strengthen their bond together. Some of these are the legendary Sea Eagles Swimming Club and staff from LJ Hooker Edge Hill Cairns Real Estate.

Groups end the day feeling sated and tired of course but overall, happy and contented.

Some come with us to play on the river. Remember, it is not a tour....it is not a business when we paddle like this....it is just a group of friends enjoying the natural fun and beauty of the North.

Remember, when paddling the fabulous natural watercourses of this great country, please do not leave anything except for footprints in the sand, and take nothing but photos and memories.....