Paddling Adventures Expand: Packraft Wilderness Trips and Learn to Kayak Courses Now Available

Epping, Victoria – July 7, 2026 – Canoes Plus Adventure Experience has expanded its Victoria-based paddling programs with the introduction of guided packraft wilderness trips and an expanded range of structured kayak courses. The new offerings provide beginners and experienced paddlers with professionally guided opportunities to develop skills and explore some of Victoria's most scenic waterways.

New Programs for Beginners and Experienced Paddlers

The expanded program includes Learn to Kayak courses for newcomers, alongside slalom kayaking and whitewater kayaking programs designed for paddlers seeking to advance their skills. The addition of guided packraft adventures broadens the organisation's outdoor education offerings, catering to everyone from first-time participants to experienced river enthusiasts.

Packrafts are lightweight, inflatable watercraft designed to be carried into remote locations before being used on rivers and lakes. Their portability has contributed to growing popularity among hikers, backpackers, and adventure travellers seeking multi-day wilderness experiences (Adventure Travel Trade Association, 2024; American Packrafting Association, 2025).

Guided Packraft Adventures

The expanded program features two guided packraft experiences:

• Mitchell Packraft Trip – A guided journey along one of Victoria's notable river systems, combining river travel with the region's natural scenery.

• Snowy Packraft Wilderness Trip – A multi-day backcountry adventure that combines hiking and packrafting through remote wilderness areas.

Both experiences are led by qualified guides, providing participants with paddling instruction, river safety guidance, and local environmental knowledge throughout each journey.

Kayak Courses for Progressive Skill Development

The Learn to Kayak courses provide structured instruction in essential paddling techniques, including paddle control, balance, manoeuvring, safety procedures, and reading moving water. The courses are designed to build participant confidence through progressive skill development.

For paddlers looking to progress further, Canoes Plus Adventure Experience also offers slalom and whitewater kayaking programs. Slalom kayaking develops precise boat control through technical gate courses, while whitewater kayaking introduces participants to river navigation techniques in moving water environments. These programs support continued skill progression in line with recognised paddlesport coaching principles.

The expanded schedule is now open for bookings, with courses and guided trips operating across Victoria.

About Canoes Plus Adventure Experience

Canoes Plus Adventure Experience is a Victoria-based paddling provider delivering guided outdoor adventures and instructional paddling programs. Its services include Learn to Kayak courses, slalom kayaking, whitewater kayaking, and guided packraft expeditions, including the Mitchell Packraft Trip and the Snowy Packraft Wilderness Trip.

For more information, visit Canoes Plus Adventure Experience.

References

Adventure Travel Trade Association. (2024). Adventure Travel Industry Snapshot. https://www.adventuretravel.biz

American Packrafting Association. (2025). About Packrafting. https://www.packraft.org

Paddle Australia. (2025). Paddlesport Education and Coaching Resources. https://paddle.org.au

International Canoe Federation. (2025). Canoe Slalom Overview. https://www.canoeicf.com