Shoal Bay to Broughton Island (return)
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One of the Waterways Guide team and Board member of PaddleNSW. A member of the River Canoe Club, coordinates safety and training and loves to paddle whitewater.
One of the Waterways Guide team and Board member of PaddleNSW. A member of the River Canoe Club, coordinates safety and training and loves to paddle whitewater.
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WATERWAY:
Ocean off Hunter Coast
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AVERAGE GRADE:
S04
HIGHEST GRADE:
S05
TRIP DURATION:
2 hours each way
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Hot Tip:
look out for fishing, sailing and dive boat traffic at all times.
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Description:
The course to the island will vary depending on the conditions and whether you want to checkout the other islands in the group like Cabbage Tree (where landing is not permitted). The coastal waters to Broughton Island are a very busy with private and commercial fishing, sailing and dive boats, so always keep you eye out for other traffic. For more detailed information, check out the write-up for Broughton Island.