Searching for kayak camping destinations
Byron Bay, Northern NSW (Flickr Credit: dan.proud)
Over the past month I’ve been thinking alot about kayak camping. Not the type where you drive with a house-load of crap to a caravan park with a kayak on the roof (not that there’s anything wrong with that!), but the type where you paddle with basic camping gear in your kayak to a secret location where you can enjoy some peace and solitude either on your own or with a friend or two.
Bouddi National Park, NSW (Flickr Credit: Harlz)
Fortunately I live in a vast country which has everything from tropical reefs to snow-capped mountains (and pretty much everything else in between). Even my home state of New South Wales has a vast range of different climates, geological features and wildlife, so choosing somewhere to go “commando camping” is proving to be fun by itself.
Sussex Inlet, South Coast, NSW (Flickr Credit: flanno2610)
I still have plenty of time to explore all the different destinations as I slowly put together the right kit, but I thought I’d share a few pictures of locations just within my state. Who knows, maybe one day you’ll get to explore them yourself. Cheers – FP
Myall Lakes, Central Coast, NSW (Flickr Credit: Jockal)
Darling River, NSW Outback (Flickr Credit: Parkaboy)
Nelson Bay, Central Coast, NSW (Flickr Credit: Ken_Aussie)
Jervis Bay, South Coast, NSW (Flickr Credit: Katie_Princess)
Regular visitors at Jervis Bay, NSW (Flickr Credit: Life_with_Jordy)
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February 25th, 2010 on 12:12 am
If I lived in Australia, Jervis Bay would be a destination,
I did a kayak camping trip a few months ago and wrote a trip report. It is in the October archives at my website if you are interested in reading it. Cheers!
February 25th, 2010 on 6:51 am
Good morning, don’t think too hard about what you need to get out there with, just start going. Start with easy trips and work up, get a decent sleeping bag and a Thermarest or similar, you’ve got to be warm when your out there , and always think lite and ask yourself “do I really need this piece of kit?”.
February 25th, 2010 on 8:40 am
I’m sold on Nelson Bay. The second I saw the picture I knew exactly where I’d put my tent.
February 25th, 2010 on 9:11 am
I hear you Bryan, and it’s less than a 2 hour drive from Sydney!
February 25th, 2010 on 11:47 am
We’ll what’s stopping you? There better be a trip report soon.
February 25th, 2010 on 11:57 am
Not much Bryan, other than work, spending time with my two toddlers, maintaining a balance with my wife & managing prior travel and social engagements. Oh, and the fact I dont yet have all the basic equipment!
February 25th, 2010 on 3:40 pm
My favourite spots are Clayoquot Sound off the West Coast of Vancouver Island (did a 10 day trip there in ’08 and still dream about it) and Desolation Sound, also off Vancouver Island but on the East Coast. Then of course there’s Telegraph Cove with the Broughton Archipelago and Sophia Islands off the north end of the Island if you like orcas, humpbacks, and dolphins… If you ever come up this way, let me know! I’ll be your guide
Otherwise I’d love to check out the Baja Peninsula in Mexico and I’ve heard great things about Thailand and the Philippines. Australia looks good too! I’d better get on this bucket list, it’s growing by the second… LOL
February 25th, 2010 on 4:32 pm
Goodness — ALL of those destinations are just dreamy. You are SO lucky to live where you do. Just breathtaking!