The most popular is to pack a picnic and some swimming
gear and head to the Touw River Waterfall. As you
leave Eden Adventures you paddle up the Touw River
through the indigenous forest, where there is an
abundance of birdlife. After about 40mins of easy
paddling you will reach a point where it becomes
too shallow and too narrow to continue. Leave the
canoe on the right hand side of the river and follow
the path up onto the bank. There you will come across
a stunning new 2km long boardwalk which will take
you straight to the waterfall. Relax, swim, picnic
and return via the same way.
Island Lake is about a 1.5 to 2 hour paddle down
the Serpentine River. Turning right into a tributary
of the Touw River, continue through the meandering
reedbeds to Island Lake. About half way there, one
passes under the Hoekwil road bridge. Just after
the bridge the reeds become very overgrown. Push
through the reeds for about 20m and it will then
open up again. At Island Lake there is a picnic
site on the left. Return the same way. Round trip
= 4 to 5 hours. Although scenery on this route is
not spectacular it is often good for birdwatching.
For those wanting to paddle to the beach, the river
mouth is about 30 to 40 mins paddle from Eden Adventures.
The river gets wider towards the mouth and banks
become more developed, however it is still a lovely
alternative.
What Must I Take With Me?
There are large splash proof buckets in the canoes
to keep your belongings dry. You can use them to
pack cameras, picnics etc. In fact most daypacks
fit inside one of the buckets, however these buckets
also act as the buoyancy for the canoe. Therefore
they must be kept sealed, with the cords fastened
over them.
Are “Life Jackets”
Necessary?
All people utilizing our canoes are required to
wear a personal floatation device (PFD). Please
note that they are not meant as cushions.
