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.
Tag: kayaking
Adventure
The Paddling Bucket List
It was a tough call, but we’ve picked them: the top dozen destinations for paddlers in Australasia. Discover the most beautiful coasts to kayak, the wildest rivers to raft and the most tranquil lakes to canoe
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
Adventure
Kayaking the Katherine River
A kayak journey down the Katherine introduces a novice to the splendid beauty and bewitching isolation of one of the Top End’s major rivers.
Adventure
Paddling through the desert
The idea of paddling down the Cooper Creek in the Central Australian outback was madness. And yet, thanks to La Niña rains, it was not only possible but appealing.
Adventure
Bear watching on Kodiak Island, Alaska
The pure wilderness of Kodiak Island, Alaska, is a refuge for the world’s largest bear
News
Kayaker pulls out of trans-Tasman crossing
After almost three months at sea, with only days to go, kayaker Scott Donaldson pulls out of his trans-Tasman crossing.
Adventure
The Ditch: Is it about to be conquered by a Kiwi?
Within a week, Scott Donaldson may become the first man to have kayaked solo across the Tasman Sea.
Adventure
Paul Caffyn: A legend of the ocean
An insatiable thirst for adventure and exploration has made Paul Caffyn, a man of countless firsts and plenty of tales, an Australian legend. He recounts his wildest journeys and how he faced his biggest fears.
Destinations
Bay of Islands, NZ
With 144 islands, the Bay of Islands is a fantastic destination for divers, kayakers and nature lovers.