Adventures

Power Dinghy Expeditions

The Murchison Floods of 2006			The biggest floods on the Murchison River in more than 120 years.
A Terrestrial Tour of the Murchison March 2006			Milly Milly to Meeberie on the Murchison River then by vehicle through the backroads of the Murchison to Kalbarri before attempting an upriver trip.
Murchison Gorges Expedition January 2006			Yallalong to the North West Coastal Highway (150 kilometres and then from Kalbarri to 4 Ways Rapid (160 kilometres return).
Murchison River Expedition March 2004			Local thunderstorms enabled the expedition to start at the Milly Milly Crossing 525 kilometers from the mouth.
Riverland Safari February 2004			On the back creeks of the Murray River between Renmark and Wentworth.
Riverina Run 2003 February 2003			A 1000 kilometer expedition along the Edward, Wakool and Murray Rivers from Picnic Point, New South Wales to Renmark, South Australia.
Flood Mud and Boats April 1997			Torrential rain, flooded roads and a swollen river. Murchison Crossing to Billabalong and then up the Murchison Gorges.
Boating on the Nullarbor September 1995			A 13 man power dinghy expedition to the amazing Lake Boonderoo on the Nullarbor Plain after it had flooded for only the second time in more than 200 years.
No Wimps Allowed March 1995			The spectacular Kalbarri Gorges of the Murchison River were tackled in a five boat, 15 man expedition. The Expedition started on the biggest floods in fifty years.
Blackwood Source Expedition August 1994			The largest continuously flowing river in Western Australia, the Blackwood, was traced from its source for the first time in August 1994. A four boat, thirteen man Expedition navigated waters that had never before been successfully tackled.
First Down the Murchison March 1994			A three boat, eleven man Expedition fought falling floodwaters and 45^oC+ heat to make the first ever boating trip down the Murchison River, Western Australia’s second longest waterway.
Record Breaking Trip on the Murray River June 1993			A 2000 kilometer dash from Yarrawonga Weir, Vic to Goolwa, S.A. that smashed the previous record by a massive 13 hours.
Twin Rivers Expedition October 1985			This three boat, 2000 kilometer expedition was the first time the Lachlan and Murrumbidgee Rivers were tackled by power dinghy.
Australia's Longest Boat Journey March 1982			3500 kilometers down the Darling River to complete the longest journey ever made on a river in Australia. It was first time the Darling had been fully navigated.
Murray River Expedition March 1981			This 18-man expedition smashed the existing 18 day record when it completed the 2225 kilometer Albury/Goolwa journey in 8 days.