Name: Glenelg River
Start: 2026-02-21T22:00:00+11:00
Location: Nelson, Victoria 3292

EVENT: Glenelg River
DATE: Sunday 22nd to Saturday 28th February 2026
DURATION: Two days travelling and 5 days paddling!
LOCATION: Nelson
ACC GRADING FOR THIS EVENT: Entry Level Demanding
Check the trip grading description for more details.
ORGANISER AND CONTACT: Phil Doddridge 0487663102
THIS IS A FREE EVENT ONLY FOR CLUB MEMBERS- There will be camping fees payable to local authorities.
If you have any questions about the trip, or if you have problems booking online, get in touch with Phil. Trips are for ACC members only (with membership valid at the time of the trip) and you must register via JustGo online prior to the closing date.
CLOSING DATE/TIME TO REGISTER: Friday 2nd January 2026
REGISTRATION LINK: https://paddleaustralia.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=B58E62C077D9BB8915294D2EA844B722C4FBE94F
DESCRIPTION:
Stretching from Dartmoor to Nelson, the Glenelg River Canoe Trail meanders through the lower reaches of the Glenelg River. Embark on this scenic journey and take in the best of Lower Glenelg National Park - from towering limestone cliffs to the underground wonderland of Princess Margaret Rose Cave and abundant wildlife that calls the park home.
The Glenelg River is perfect for flat water canoeing over the 75km from Dartmoor to its mouth near Nelson. For most of its course, the river flows through the Lower Glenelg National Park, a place of exceptional natural beauty which is home to spectacular wildlife.
Stay at some of the seven campsites reserved exclusively for the use of canoeists and kayakers and try fishing for your dinner on this memorable journey.
We will drive over to the township of Nelson on Sunday 22nd February, paddle for 5 days and drive back home on Saturday 26th February.
As campsites must be pre-booked registration for this trip is quite early. You will be responsible for booking your own campsite.
Once registered I will forward the campsites that we will be booking.