Clean Up Australia canoe journey

All gear and equipment must be packed in Canoe drums or dry bags in the event of a capsize.

Participants are to organize their own seat in a canoe, single bladed paddle and life jacket (PFD). 

The Hume Region has several Canadian style of canoes complete with paddles, life jackets (PFD) for a small fee.

Contact the activity coordinator a minimum of one (1) week prior to the activity to make arrange for the collection of any equipment. 

All equipment must be returned in a cleaned and dry condition following the journey.  

• This is self-cater event. Participants are required to bring suitable meals, and snacks for the period. You MUST bring ONE (1) spare meal in case we cannot get back to the pickup location by the planned finish time.
• As the waterway is tidal it is recommended that each participant brings 10 litres of drinking water.

Participants must bring suitable: 

• Sunglasses, hat and clothes while paddling providing protection from the weather elements including the sun, wind and rain.
• Shoes (foot covering) that will STAY ON while swimming.
• Wet weather gear.
• Change of clothes & shoes while at camp
• First aid kit. Sun burn cream, toiletries, toilet shovel, compass, torch, eating utensils,   

Participants are to understand and check the following equipment prior to the activity.

• Light weight camping equipment including hike style tent, sleeping bag, mattress.
• Light weight cooking equipment.

We are still going on the activity in the event of forecast rain.

The activity will be cancelled in the following:

• Severe Weather warning or Severe Thunderstorm Warning is issued for the local area
• Flood warning is issued for the Georges River.
• The area is impacted by bushfire.

If there are any questions, please contact the Activity Coordinator: 

Neville AUSTIN (Nifty)

Mob No 0400432361

nifty.activities@gmail.com