Gippsland 2 Day Packrafting Adventure - contact us to book a date

Join us for a weekend of adventure - packrafting on one of Gippslands hidden gems …

What is this trip :

This weekend will focus on the necessary foundations of boat craft, paddling skills and  swift water safety as well as guided river trips on both days to practice your skills with ongoing instruction from our professional Paddle Australia whitewater instructor (packraft specialist) as well as an assistant guide. 

The price includes bunkhouse accommodation both Friday and Saturday night. Enjoy a hot shower, a drink around the fire and a warm bed at the iconic Licola Bunkhouse. 

Who is this trip suitable for :

 Suitable for people who have some paddling experience and may have been on grade 1 or grade 2 water or more experienced paddlers who would like to explore a new river in a safe and inclusive learning environment. If you’re unsure please contact us to discuss 

Where is this weekend away:

Licola is located approximately 242 kilometeres from Melbourne. It is incredibly unique being the only privately owned town in the state, purchased entirely by the Lions Club of Victoria. The town currently has a population of 29 and to this day generates its own power and pumps and treats its own water. 

Experience one of Gippsland’s lesser known rivers in all its remote beauty under the guidance of experienced professionals. 

Full hire gear package available including Packraft, paddle, helmet, PFD, Wetsuit and Cag.

Meet Your Instructors

Paddy Howlett

Paddle Australia qualified whitewater instructor & packraft specialist with over 20 years’ experience paddling and racing many different water craft. Paddy is an ex-military veteran, professional navigation instructor, and outdoor educator with an aviation and rescue helicopter background. Paddy also holds a sailing instructor and mountain bike instructor qualification. He has competed internationally in adventure racing, nationally in rogaining, and most recently completed the world’s toughest expedition paddle — the Yukon 1000, a 1600km race from Canada to Alaska through some of the planet’s remotest wilderness.

Kelly van den Berg

Mountain guide, professional outdoor educator, and expedition medic. Kelly has led and supported wilderness expeditions across Australia and overseas, from Sahara deserts to alpine ascents. A qualified raft guide, Paddle Australia trainee guide, and Operations 1 CAA certified, she also partnered Paddy as navigator in the Yukon 1000 Expedition Race.

 All Gippsland Adventure staff hold current wilderness first aid, professional white water rescue qualifications, WWCC and are fully insured and Parks Victoria licensed operators. Guide ratio will be no more than 1:6 as stipulated in Australian Outdoor Practice Guidelines