This unusual broadwater offers flat water recreational paddlers the opportunity to experience the beauty of the Upper Clarence River, which is normally the domain of white water paddlers. The scenery is exquisite. The river winds its way through rugged farmland. Sandy beaches are often encountered along the river banks and make good stopping points. The broadwater, or wider section of the river, is caused by a rocky outcrop forming a natural dam across the river, 15 kilometres by river South of Yates Crossing. The mighty Clarence bubbles its way through this natural barrier, which is well worth checking out. As this is a 30 kilometre paddle, there and back, it is a hard day’s paddle but well worth the effort.Getting There:Entry is gained to the Clarence River about 10 kilometres downstream from Tabulum at Yates Crossing, a low bridge that crosses the Clarence. There is good camping here and this crossing is best reached from the North by driving along the all sealed Plains Station Road which is 3.75 kilometres West of the Bruxner Highway Bridge at Tabulum. Yates Crossing can also be approached by the unsealed road from the South along Clarence Valley Way.The PaddlePaddle 15 kilometres downstream to the natural barrier across the river. Stop, have lunch and then paddle back to Yates CrossingPotential HazardsThe first 1 kilometre downstream from Yates Crossing has some gentle rapids. When the Clarence is flowing normally these present no trouble, and a little bit of excitement, to TK1 and other recreational kayak paddlers. However after heavy rain, when the flow of the Clarence increases dramatically; recreational, flat water craft would be unable to negotiate this section especially paddling upstream against the current on the way back.