Snowy River Platypus Count Paddling Expeditions
There are few unique experiences left in the world but being part of a platypus count on the Snowy River would be one of them. This section of the Snowy is so remote that more people would paddle the Franklin River in Tasmania in one season than have been here since European occupation.
There are few unique experiences left in the world but being part of a platypus count on the Snowy River would be one of them. This section of the Snowy is so remote that more people would paddle the Franklin River in Tasmania in one season than have been here since European occupation.
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Alpine River Adventures will paddle through and survey a 70km Snowy River section within the Byadbo Wilderness section on the Kosciuszko National Park (see our Byadbo Wilderness Album). On previous trips we have been amazed with the abundance of platypus in the section of river; however no studies have ever been conducted here.
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A limited number of trips will be run to create the first ever Byadbo Wilderness platypus data to support the Platypus Conservancy’s research. This pilot program will be run by Alpine River Adventures owners Richard Swain and his partner Alison Ruell, who offer two decades of scientific, environmental, and recreational river guiding experience for clients such as Bush Heritage Australia, the NSW Department of Primary Industries and the University of Canberra.
Alpine River Adventures are leading strictly limited five day survey expeditions in 2015. You will also have the opportunity to see abundant wildlife including birdlife, brumbies, emus, kangaroos, wallabies and wombats, gain paddling skills, see amazing scenery and meet other platypus enthusiasts.
Renowned documentary maker/environmental scientist/river guide Stephen Curtain from Exposure, Expeditions and Education in Nature, and formerly the BBC natural history unit, will be collaborating with Alpine River Adventures, although being filmed is optional.
Places Available
6 people maximum per trip
Duration
5 days, 4 nights
Dates
14th-18th December - 1 PLACE AVAILABLE - $1250p/p
A $100 deposit is required at the time of booking.
Meeting time and point
Cooma,NSW.
Fitness level
A medium level of fitness is required to paddle for up to 5 hours per day. If you are unsure, please call us on 0428826938 to discuss.
Difficulty
Just as these platypus are gentle, inquisitive and relaxed in nature, so too is our mode of travel. We will paddle unrushed and comfortably to best observe these platypus.
What to bring
We supply just about everything but a detailed packing list and itinerary will be sent upon request.
For more information first have a look at our Byadbo Wilderness page, our Snowy River photos and email us at riverguide@outlook.com or call us on 0428826938.
Alpine River Adventures are leading strictly limited five day survey expeditions in 2015. You will also have the opportunity to see abundant wildlife including birdlife, brumbies, emus, kangaroos, wallabies and wombats, gain paddling skills, see amazing scenery and meet other platypus enthusiasts.
Renowned documentary maker/environmental scientist/river guide Stephen Curtain from Exposure, Expeditions and Education in Nature, and formerly the BBC natural history unit, will be collaborating with Alpine River Adventures, although being filmed is optional.
Places Available
6 people maximum per trip
Duration
5 days, 4 nights
Dates
14th-18th December - 1 PLACE AVAILABLE - $1250p/p
A $100 deposit is required at the time of booking.
Meeting time and point
Cooma,NSW.
Fitness level
A medium level of fitness is required to paddle for up to 5 hours per day. If you are unsure, please call us on 0428826938 to discuss.
Difficulty
Just as these platypus are gentle, inquisitive and relaxed in nature, so too is our mode of travel. We will paddle unrushed and comfortably to best observe these platypus.
What to bring
We supply just about everything but a detailed packing list and itinerary will be sent upon request.
For more information first have a look at our Byadbo Wilderness page, our Snowy River photos and email us at riverguide@outlook.com or call us on 0428826938.
Interested in booking?
Fill in our online BOOKING FORM
OR
Download and fill out our booking form below, and return to:
riverguide@outlook.com
or address to:
Alpine River Adventures
2531 Countegany Road,
Numeralla 2630 NSW
Fill in our online BOOKING FORM
OR
Download and fill out our booking form below, and return to:
riverguide@outlook.com
or address to:
Alpine River Adventures
2531 Countegany Road,
Numeralla 2630 NSW
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