Adventure
VIDEO: Oskar Speck’s seven-year paddle to Australia
Between 1932 and ’39 German Oskar Speck kayaked from Germany to Oz only to spend four years in an WWII internment camp
Tag: kayak
Sponsorship
Sandy Robson awarded 2015 Nancy-Bird sponsorship
Kayaker Sandy Robson has been awarded the 2015 Nancy-Bird sponsorship for her epic paddle from Germany to Australia
How To
Guide to river kayaking
From the shop to the shoreline, this complete guide to finding the right paddle craft and gear has got you covered. It’s time to hit the water…
How To
Choosing the right personal flotation device
You’ve got your watercraft and your paddle, now it’s time to get in the water, right? No. Before you even go near the water, you need to sort out the most important item on any paddler’s shopping list: safety gear.
How To
Finding the right paddle craft
From the shop to the shoreline, this complete guide to finding the right paddle craft and gear has got you covered. It’s time to hit the water.
Awards
Adventurer of the Year 2014
Jason Beachcroft has been awarded the 2014 Adventurer of the Year for paddling around Australia.
Adventure
Rafting the Franklin River, Tasmania
Australian Geographic Adventure editor Justin Walker fulfilled a lifelong dream to paddle Australia’s iconic Franklin River.
Adventure
Jessica Fox wins kayak/canoe double gold
Australian Jessica Fox has smashed a new paddling record at the white water World Championships in the US
Destinations
Exploring the New Zealand Fiordland
New Zealand’s mighty southern fjords are great places to paddle, offering everything from big sea adventures to flatwater forays, all with spectacular mountain backdrops