Murchison River Canoeing & Cruise
Murchison River
Rent a canoe or kayak, or take a boat trip, from the river mouth in the town centre to enjoy the red cliffs along the riverbank and the birdlife.
The Murchison River is Western Australia's second-longest river, and it flows into the Indian Ocean beside Kalbarri. Its estuary stretch is calm. Along the riverfront you can rent canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards and paddle upstream, watching the red sandstone banks and waterbirds such as pelicans and black swans. Boat companies also offer river sightseeing trips and sunset cruises. Watch out for tidal currents near the mouth, and never paddle beyond the sandbars.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–17:00 (rentals)
Nearby sights
- Chinaman's Beach
- Kalbarri Pelican Feeding
- Blue Holes
- Jakes Point
- Red Bluff
- Mushroom Rock & Rainbow Valley
- Meanarra Hill Lookout
- Pot Alley