Explore Dwellingup With Water Sports

The Murray River is about 10 minutes’ drive from our town location. For bookings from town, watercraft can be carried on a car roof (we can supply foam blocks and tie-down straps), towed on one of our trailers, or we may be able to deliver. Most vehicles can carry 1 canoe comfortably on the roof. Canoes and kayaks require a 2 person lift. Hiring a raft is a great option if you are 1 adult with young children.

Watercraft can also be hired at our kiosk location in Lane Poole Reserve, right on the water (Opening 2026). We do not take bookings for kiosk hires. This is a first-come, first-served basis. Rates and hire times vary at the kiosk.

Yes, we do offer a delivery service. Please make a note on your booking if you require a different pick-up location to the delivery location, and our staff will coordinate with you. Our advertised fee includes pick up. Please note you must attend our premises in Dwellingup town to complete paperwork, before we can deliver equipment.

Generally, most vehicles without a roof rack can carry 1 canoe/raft/kayak. We have thick, foam pads that sit on your roof and supply tie downs that wrap through your door frame. Carrying or towing our hire equipment is at the hirers risk.

If you lose equipment there will be a replacement cost. Generally, if damage occurs under your care you will be charged for the damage.

Yes, personal floatation devices (pfds) and paddles are supplied with each craft according to the number of persons the equipment is licensed to carry. We have a range of pfd sizes from infant to extra large adults.

Yes, but canoes only. The rafts and SUP boards are inflatable and not suitable to carry dogs. Note; we do not supply specific animal pfds.

Generally, our watercraft hire is suitable for all ages, provided children are accompanied by a responsible adult and wear the correct size PFD, which we supply. Specific age recommendations for our tours can be found on their individual product pages.

For basic watercraft hire on the Murray River’s calmer sections, prior experience isn’t usually required. We’ll provide paddles and PFDs. For those tackling faster sections in higher water, or longer trips, some confidence and basic paddling ability will make for a more enjoyable experience. Our guided tours are perfect for beginners!

The Murray River’s water levels are dependent on natural rainfall. During periods of very low water (typically late November to March), some sections may become very shallow and require wading or pulling your watercraft. During very high water, we have safety cut-off points. We will always advise you if conditions are unsuitable for your planned hire or tour.

While we don’t hire full roof racks, we can supply complimentary foam blocks and straps that allow most vehicles to comfortably carry one boat on the roof. This makes transporting your hired watercraft much easier!

No, Lane Poole Reserve day entry fees are not included in any of our tour or equipment hire costs. You will need to pay these fees upon entry to the Reserve. For current fee information, please visit the Department of Parks and Wildlife Service (DPAW) website.

No, day hires are from 8am to 4pm (open to close), or from 4pm Day 1 to 4pm the next day.

• The Hirer is responsible for all loss or damage to the watercraft/equipment provided hereunder which may be made during the period of hire.
• The Operator requires that all children have the consent of parent/guardian to use the equipment.
• No alcohol is permitted to be carried or consumed in the watercraft.
• The watercraft are only to be used between the hours of sunrise and sunset, only on inland protected waters excluding Lake Argyle, The Ord River spillway and any white-water area. Under no circumstances are they to be used in ocean waters or more than 400 meters from any foreshore.
• PFDs (Personal Flotation Devices) have been provided for each person.
• The watercraft is licensed to carry one/two/three persons. The hirer shall not permit more than one/two/three persons to be on board.
• Misty Forest Pty Ltd trading as Dwellingup Adventures and Waypoints Café, Tours and Retail accepts no responsibility for loss of personal equipment during the hire period.
• Carrying watercraft is entirely at the risk of the vehicle driver. Misty Forest Pty Ltd trading as Dwellingup Adventures and Waypoints Café, Tours and Retail accepts no responsibility for damage to vehicles or other hirers property.
• The Hirer agrees to pay any late fees owing.
• Refunds are not provided because the Hirer has terminated the hire period early.
• Cancellations can be made up to 48 hours prior to the hire/tour time commencing, at no cost.
• Cancellations made within 48 hours of hire/tour time are non-refundable.
• Hires and Tours will have deemed to be completed if customers do not show up within 1 hour of booked collection/tour time.
• One day hires are not 24-hour hires.
• The Operator reserves the right to cancel tours and hires due to unsuitable river conditions, bushfire risk and other circumstances that the Operator feels pose unsafe conditions to the Hirer.
• The Customer agrees to sign a waiver (available on our website) before a hire can commence.
• I consent to photos and videos taken during activities being used by Dwellingup Adventures for promotional purposes. I will inform staff if I do not wish to be included.
• By making a booking the customer agrees to receive updates, marketing, and exclusive offers via email.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE WATERCRAFT TO BE TAKEN OVER THE BADEN POWELL WATERSPOUT (WATERFALL), OVER BOBS CROSSING OR DOWNSTREAM (WEST OF) NANGA BRIDGE.