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Rafting and Canoeing

Tranquil canoeing on Brook DamExplore Western Australia's spectacular waterways on a raft, kayak or canoe. Float lazily down tranquil rivers, paddle into secluded coves or hurtle down wild whitewater rapids.

In the South West region of the State, you'll find countless rivers winding their way through magnificent tall timbers.

In Bridgetown, paddle through the calm, clear waters of the Blackwood River while surrounded by lush green forest.

Or head to Walpole, where you can canoe along the Frankland River through national reserves and dense woodlands. Look out for an abundance of native flora and fauna along the banks as you silently glide along.

Inland from Kalbarri, the Murchison River is an aviary of birdlife - home to eagles, songbirds and wetland waders.

White Water Rafting, Avon RiverIn Northam, the Avon River offers a torrent of whitewater for those seeking a rafting adventure.

If you'd rather leave this one to the experts, cheer on power and paddle craft from the sleepy green plains as competitors tackle the 133 kilometre course each August in annual the Multiplex Avon Descent.

The Murray River also offers an exhilarating white water rafting experience for amateurs and seasoned rafters alike.

To get up close and personal with the pristine Ningaloo Reef, be sure to indulge in a spot of sea kayaking.

Pack a snorkel and flippers, so you can slip into the emerald lagoons and enjoy a mesmerising display of brilliant corals and rainbow-coloured fish.

Sea kayak wilderness tours draw you into the heart of nature as you quietly Canoeing in Kalbarritraverse the coastline in search of dolphins, turtles and eagles.

Camp in secluded spots under a myriad of stars to complete the experience.

Trips to Monkey Mia take you into the Shark Bay heritage area, while at Seal Island and Penguin Island near Rockingham you can get within a whisker of sea lions, little penguins and dolphins.

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