victoria - 101 Must Do's - travel

120 joel

Aug 6th, 2008 at 11:13 pm

thanks i had a great time . it was wonderful as it was my first time on the kayak and had the most amazing and peaceful experience kayaking through the Goulburn .

119 Lily and Rowan Donaldson

Aug 4th, 2008 at 5:46 pm

A great trip involving daily packed lunches and perfect weather conditions. Every need was catered for. Floating down the tranquil river with wildlife right beside us including fish, foxes, kangaroos, wallabies, platypus, Echidnas, endangered birds and wombats. Back home for a relaxing afternoon of fishing and swimming then at night it was card games and a good old chat around the barbie.

118 John Lloyd

Aug 4th, 2008 at 3:08 pm

Fitted in the 3 day trip with in a busy life style! It was fantastic (Although the fish didn’t bight!) The two days meandering down the river was with platypus, Birds, Kangaroos, and Cattle amoungst the Red Gums - Just stunning. Rob & Joan’s service and organisation could not be faulted.

117 Krishan De Silva

Aug 4th, 2008 at 12:54 pm

3 Days 3 Canoes 6 friends with the beautiful Winters day canoeing down the Goulburn River…. What and Andventure Rob’s knowledge of the area makes the whole river experience that much more interesting, not to mention his wonderful ability to treat his clients like friends. I have recommended it to all my friends and look forward to the next one. A++++++++++++

116 Cecily Vial

Jul 30th, 2008 at 8:10 pm

Absolutely fabulous experience. Arrive to find everything in the camp set up so just a matter of taking food and drink. Rob’s enthusiasm for the beautiful Goulburn River and the surrounding country is contagious and informative. Our group have enjoyed the leisurely river meanderings over a number of years and have precious memories of these and fun campfire dinners. Fantastic sanity saver.

115 Chris Lovelock

Jul 30th, 2008 at 5:05 pm

What other operator would meet his clients at the end of a three day summer trip with an Esky full of beer.

114 kevin mulally

Jul 29th, 2008 at 6:45 pm

My wife and I kayak Sydney water ways with a group of baby boomers every Sunday morning 0730-1030. We decided to be a little more adventurous and started a web search. We found a most helpful gentleman who manages a canoe safari business. Not only does he manage & organise he gave helpful information, supplied equipment & tents gave us maps and extra water. We set off from Sydney with our own sea kayaks met Rob at a pre arranged stop. He escorted us to our bush campsite beside the Goulburn river (Vic) Set us up for our departure, took our car. We had a fantastic experience not only with the Goulburn river but the wildlife was exciting. We reached the junction of the Murray and paddled toward Echuca and met Rob with our car under the Moama bridge.
We are definetly going back.

113 Patti Campbell

Jul 29th, 2008 at 12:55 am

Rob’s love of the outdoors and the River itself was great preparation for our winter trip on the Goulburn River. 3.5 hours of enjoyable paddling with my family for my birthday was a lovely present. We’ll be back for sure!

112 Andrew M

Jul 28th, 2008 at 9:38 pm

What a great day. Very peaceful and relaxing. A great way to see the river. I never knew it could be so good. Thanks R.O.B. Rob!

111 david Wilson

Jul 28th, 2008 at 4:28 pm

Rob spent a lot of time getting our U3A group of over 60 year olds organised and familiar with the canoes. At the finish he was waiting in the 34 C heat with an Esky full of cold beer for us . Never had such great service.

110 Anthony Felber

Jul 27th, 2008 at 7:23 pm

Did this with my 16 year old daughter. 40 degrees. Tough going. Fantastic experience. Perfectly organized. Unforgettable. Father daughter or son compulsory event.

109 Adrienne Plotnek

Jul 26th, 2008 at 7:35 pm

PS: I am also a dizzy wife…I meant the “Goulburn River” above, not the Murray!!! Hey, I’m from the city…..:-)

108 Adrienne Plotnek

Jul 26th, 2008 at 7:29 pm

I am a 42 year old city mum and I organised a day canoing with my computer addict, PSP playing 4 kids, then aged 5, 7, 9 and 14 and my not so outdoorish husband. I personally suffer a lot of health problems, including IBS and back problems, but I just love the idea of canoing down an Australian river for a day…so I found Rob’s advertisement and called him up and made a booking in the middle of winter, in July 2006. I figured that my health will just get worse in the years ahead so if i didn’t do that then, I probably would not have the guts to do it later. I must tell you, we had such a FANTASTIC time….with 2 canoes and one river kayak. My oldest son took the 9 year old, my husband doubled with the youngest and my daughter and I played pocahontas in the kayak for 4 hours down the river. It has been one of the best memories our family has had. Rob’s wife packed a yummy lunch for us all and absolutely nothing beats the atmosphere of a sunny winters day in a canoe in the most peaceful place on Earth, The Murray River. Next time we plan on doing the 3 day safari and camping…I’m working on my health first…but we will do it! PS: my health held up excellently…I guess I just forgot to feel sorry for myself as I enjoyed such a wonderful adventure!

107 Ross Dullard

Jul 25th, 2008 at 7:01 pm

A true Australian outdoors experience, hosted by a true Australian- Rob.

A definite highlight of my Victoria tour, a paddle down the mighty Goulbourn River with an extremely knowledgeable guide, an abundance of native bird and animal life that would have gone without notice had it not been for the eager eyes of our guide.

Slightly hesitant to begin with as a family of non-swimmers, however supervision and safety measures were at a very high level which made for a comfortable, entertaining and extremely enjoyable journey.

I highly recommend this tour, our family will be sure to return in the near future!

106 Jill Davis

Jul 24th, 2008 at 7:54 pm

We are really enjoying our kayak supplied by Rob Asplin. He is has a great knowledge of the local rivers and is extremely helpful.

105 Eileen

Jul 24th, 2008 at 4:37 pm

Don’t know why people go to to such trouble to travel outside the state when we have the brilliance of canoeing the northern rivers of Victoria. Travelling for a weekend break can be a trial, but the easy access to Rob’s suggested destinations - together with his “nothing -is-too-much-trouble’ guidance made the planning, enjoyment and ultimate relfection (on our part) of what a darned good job we had done in completing the journey, went well beyond our expectations.
Let all of your senses come alive.Try it - it won’t take long to convince you, you will do it again.

104 Amy

Jul 24th, 2008 at 12:41 pm

What a great day we had in such lovely tranquil surrounds.

103 DEBBIE STEVENS

Jul 24th, 2008 at 12:32 pm

I found Rob was amazing with his canoe trips, he knows the water ways so well, and all the fauna knowledge was great. Rob actual taught me quite a bit about our wild life. The tour he took our group on was around the Nagambie area……….honestly we have some great landscape in this area, and it was great to be shown this hidden secret.

Cheers Debbie S

102 lorena

Jul 24th, 2008 at 12:29 pm

River Country Adventures, a must for a relaxing and pleasureable time

101 Sue Anglim

Jul 23rd, 2008 at 10:11 pm

Great freindly tour operator, with lots of local knowledge. and terrific service and communication.

100 Sri

Jul 22nd, 2008 at 4:38 pm

It was an awsome experience kayaking down Goulburn river. Appreciate much of Rob’s friendly guidence.

99 Shan

Jul 22nd, 2008 at 12:10 pm

I loved that it was dog friendly. My dog had a break too. Very good holiday.

98 Barrie Giles

Jul 22nd, 2008 at 10:09 am

Both Rob & wife Joan have earned the plaudits of their many satisfied clients Rob’s dedication & Joan’s loyalty has been an inspiring story .The concept of “Adventours” has been a dream come true . Rob’s knowledge and love of the Australian bush makes him a natural for this now well established tourist treasure . Congratulations .

97 Lois Michie

Jul 21st, 2008 at 5:32 am

We had the most awsome experince. Would do it again if we ever get to that part of the country. Rob is an excellant guide. Love being out in nature and seeing wildlife in it’s natural habitat.

96 Sahra

Jul 20th, 2008 at 12:41 pm

Fantastic experience. Very relaxing and peaceful. A great break away.

95 Jules Malseed-Harris

Jul 17th, 2008 at 12:40 am

Along with 21 friends we went on a 6 day canoe trip down the Goulburn River last New Years Eve. Rob Asplin from River Country Adventours was extremely helpful in organising such a large expedition. Everyone had an absolutely fantastic time and was very appreciative of effort that he put into organising everything for us - I think the cold beers that we had brought to us on NYE were the best beers that I’ve ever drunk. More importantly though the river was surprisingly stunning and is definitely a part of Victoria worth checking out if you haven’t already done so, and going back to if you already have. I would strongly recommend the experience to anyone, and especially during the summer months when it’s obviously a bit warmer.

94 Kelly

Jul 17th, 2008 at 12:06 am

Rob and the crew were just fantastic and so was the river! We had a NYE adventure with nearly 20 people and River Country Adventours handled the logistics really well. For a unique and totally memorable river experience drenched in classic Australiana you couldnt go past this. I am dying for my overseas rellies to get their arses over here so I can take them river adventuring.

93 Adelle

Jul 16th, 2008 at 12:17 pm

The route was scenic, easy to navigate and rest spots chosen were great. Plus Rob and co were very attentive to our needs, ensuring that we had enough fresh water (and other refreshments), that we always had a toilet with us and trying to satisfy whatever whims we had.

92 Heather West

Jul 16th, 2008 at 9:05 am

I have now been on several ‘river’ trips with Rob and have loved each one. I have seen amazing river scenery - you get a different perspective from being on the water - and the kids have loved it. Rob is so accomodating and meets the family’s needs in all camping areas. He goes the extra mile to ensure you have a relaxing and fun time. This is a great outdoor experience for anyone of almost any age!!
Thank you River Country Adventours for some awesome trips.

91 Ann Gardiner

Jul 15th, 2008 at 10:19 am

Rob is a great host and will do his best to make sure you have everything you need to make the most of your trip on the river. It is a wonderful, peaceful way to enjoy the river and unwind with friends.

90 Pauline Lister

Jul 14th, 2008 at 10:40 pm

We have done several of these weekends with Rob on the Goulburn. Rob looks after us so well, making sure we have everything we need right down to the firewood for the campfire. Joan makes sure we all eat well, and caters for special dietary needs.
The Goulburn river is magnificent. It such a peaceful environment.
Rob always gives us the low down on what to look out for on the river each day.

FANTASTIC!!

89 Sharon

Jul 14th, 2008 at 7:08 pm

A fantastic experience. Very relaxing. Highly recommended.

88 Fiona

Jul 14th, 2008 at 12:59 pm

I have only done the one day trip but I was impressed with the professionalism of RCA. Everyone should have the experience of canoeing down the Goulburn River and enjoy one of Victoria’s prettiest River environments.

87 Pearl

Jul 13th, 2008 at 10:23 pm

Have been on 2 tours with then so far. Absolutely fantastic experience and I’d go again. Highly recommended!

86 Peter & Juanita

Jul 13th, 2008 at 12:58 pm

What a great way to enjoy the serenity of the Australian bush and all the Flora & Fauna it has to offer. This experience was just great and Rob & Joan made it that much better with their professional, courteous and friendly approach. I’d recommend this experience to anyone.

85 Paul

Jul 13th, 2008 at 9:15 am

I’ve done the one day version - saw no other people except the person I was canoeing with for 5 hours - just the river, trees and wildlife. Lovely and peaceful - a great change from city life.

84 clare masovic

Jul 13th, 2008 at 7:04 am

We had a fantastic funfilled day, beautiful scenery,peace and quiet . Rob was fun,friendly and helpful, a great lunch was provided that didn,t even get wet when we fell in the river.
Would like another adventure with Rob.
Bob, Clare,George and Jeanette.

83 Terese

Jul 13th, 2008 at 1:17 am

I live in the area, know the Murray River and love canoeing, but River Country Adventures made our weekend. They provided everything we needed, showed us the way and made our weekend one we will never forget. A great service provided and one that came naturally. Thanks.

82 mick and lizzie

Jul 12th, 2008 at 7:46 pm

the river was magic. it was just us and the gum trees and the birds. we heard the birds and we heard our friends who were not very good with paddling, trying to avoid the tree trunks in the water. our host was awesome, he was friendly and he shared the local history with us. he made the trip possible, helping us getting the canoes and getting me down the steep bank.

81 Aisling

Jul 12th, 2008 at 7:22 pm

Simply a wonderful opportunity to feel at one with nature!

80 di chambers

Jul 12th, 2008 at 5:10 pm

This was absolutely great fun! I did a 2 day safari with sisters and friends earlier this year. The service provided by Rod and Joan was just terrific. They were flexible, friendly, layback but still safety concious. Couldn’t ask for more.

79 Melissa Wright

Jul 9th, 2008 at 1:29 pm

This was a fantastic experience, a great way to see the river and enjoy the wild life like you never have before. Having your camp set up with everthing you could possibly need is a wonderful way to camp in the most relaxed way possible. Rob was fantastic! I will do this again, i really enjoyed it.

78 Paul

Jul 8th, 2008 at 6:12 pm

Have completed two trips with this tour group and both have been over the moon!!!!!!! 1st one was on the Goulburn and 2nd on the Mighty Murray out of Cobram guided by Shane ( the Host with the most) what an exprience. Highly recomend.

77 Kim

Jul 6th, 2008 at 8:11 pm

I’ve done three canoe trips down the Goulburn. I’ve enjoyed the romance of the river with my partner, the comradery of canoeing with a group of friends, and the magic of Goulburn as I showed it off to my sister and partner who were visiting from New Zealand. This has got to be one of the best things to do in Victoria!

76 Richard Moore

Jul 6th, 2008 at 4:50 pm

The bird life is fantastic and the service is excellent. Highly recommended if you want tranquility and nature.

75 Sharon

Jul 6th, 2008 at 4:24 pm

Very relaxing and beautiful canoeing trip. You can stop and swim along the way and the natural beauty is worth it. Very recommended.

74 margaret schooneveldt

Jul 3rd, 2008 at 8:24 pm

A very pleasant days canoing. Best way to get away from the busy city and slowly canoe down the Murray. Ample lunch supplied with very friendly service.

73 Iris Perkins

Jul 3rd, 2008 at 3:10 pm

Being in a canoe, gently rowing down a river is such a relaxing way to spend a weekend - we have hired canoes from Rob several times and from Shane on the Murray - always easy to deal with and excellent equipment provided.

72 Dion

Jul 2nd, 2008 at 8:55 pm

I thoroughly enjoyed this professional canoeing adventure, as well as Rob’s excellent local knowledge and his commitment to keeping this activity ‘eco friendly’.

71 Peter & Norma Adams

Jul 2nd, 2008 at 5:39 pm

This is on our must do list as friends have told us what a wonderful trip it is and how well orginised the whole adventure is

70 JOHN DOZZI

Jul 2nd, 2008 at 4:33 pm

i am a coach driver rob and staff have awesome service and excellent working relationship friendly to all and willing to help all on the river it makes for a great trip

69 Wendy D'Amore

Jul 2nd, 2008 at 11:37 am

Canoeing on the Goulburn River was a great adventure for both the adults and children. The peaceful countryside, tranquil waters, wildlife, stopping to swim and picnic all made the trip highly enjoyable. Rob’s enthusiasm and flexibility with the trip added to a great getaway for our family and friends.

68 Paul Sendziuk

Jul 2nd, 2008 at 8:21 am

The river and the camping is wonderful, but it’s Rob’s generosity - going out of his way to drop you off/pick you up/relate the place’s history/look after your needs - that really makes this a great trip.

67 Richard Condie

Jul 2nd, 2008 at 6:08 am

Rob and Co who run this, make it one of the most pleasurable experinces we have had. Organisation, assistance, helpfulness, and great locaton. Don’t miss this one.

66 Ainslee

Jul 1st, 2008 at 10:02 pm

Wow, what a wonderful experience! The relaxing environment was just amazing. We travelled at our own pace, all of the staff were very friendly and helpful and we rewardingly paddled from start to finish without any issues. I would definitely do this again. Highly recommended to all ages and fitness levels.

65 Sebastian

Jul 1st, 2008 at 8:50 pm

Great experience!

64 Wendy Rabone

Jul 1st, 2008 at 7:37 pm

Our canoe trip was a gift from our children. We had a lovely day and Rob was a great host. The river was so peaceful and we experienced some beautiful nature up close. We discovered when talking to Rob that we all come from the same part of the western district of Victoria - it is a small world. Wendy

63 Willy

Jul 1st, 2008 at 5:54 pm

5 out of 5

62 Eric DeBoos

Jul 1st, 2008 at 4:52 pm

Joan & Rob add just so much to this great tour.

61 Mel

Jul 1st, 2008 at 4:46 pm

I’ve got to say that the country side is just so beautiful and even more so when canoeing from the River. Viewing the wildlife was just amazing.
I”m not really a camper, but even so I really enjoyed just camping out with a small group of friends. The trip was to raise funds for crones disease.
We had the best time the camp site had everything we needed… it was peaceful and @ night when the stars where out it was just beautiful.

60 Angela

Jul 1st, 2008 at 4:42 pm

A wonderful experience. Back to nature in the truest form. Wonderful leader and picnic provided. Would highly recommend and would certainly be first to do it again.

59 rose shepherd

Jul 1st, 2008 at 4:15 pm

a wonderful family (with dog) experience. Our campsite was ina beautiful and very private spot.

58 Brian Riordan

Jul 1st, 2008 at 4:10 pm

Rob Asplin is a man who knows the land and rivers of the Goulburn Valley and is committed to ensuring that all his guests have a not only a great time but a great learning experience. His quiet way of telling a yarn always adds just that bit extra to an already great experience.

57 Mike Sweeney

Jul 1st, 2008 at 4:08 pm

fantastic trip run by a knowledgable and committed couple who truly desire to ensure you complete a ‘tour’ after having experienced the beauty and wonder of the bush…………….a great way to immerse yourself with nature so peacefully and unobtrusively.

56 Natalie

Jul 1st, 2008 at 3:54 pm

What a fantastic trip. All of the snags in the river made for even greater adventure!

55 Sabina Rosser

Jul 1st, 2008 at 3:38 pm

It’s a great weekend - you arrive at the campsite and everything is set up for you, even the wood is chopped and the air mattresses are blown up. The serenity is wonderful as we sit around the fire at night. The canoeing, or moseying down the river as we call it is not strenuous by any means and because of the nature of the river, rarely do you see anybody for the entire weekend, other than Rob who comes out with ice for the tinnies, the Sunday paper and anything else you need.

54 Paul Spencer

Jul 1st, 2008 at 3:36 pm

Extremely well organised with a tremendous canoe adventure down the Goulburn River - tranquil solitude to commune with nature.

53 Heather

Jul 1st, 2008 at 3:29 pm

Have been receiving Rob’s newsletters for sometime now but unfortunately have not had the chance to partake in one of his adventours so far, but it is certainly on the agenda. I am familiar with the general region and can’t wait to get up on the river for a bit of excitement.

52 Chris Pohl

Jul 1st, 2008 at 3:24 pm

I am in the middle of arranging a 180klm paddle from Elexandra to Nagambi, and these guys heve been realy helpfull in helping me arrange this. We will have about 6 guys from all over Aust and they have taken the hassel out of it

Thanks Guys
Chris Pohl

51 Andrew Brown

Jul 1st, 2008 at 3:17 pm

The Goulburn is one of Victoria’s best kept unknown secrets. Paddling downstream amongst the wildlife is so relaxing. Getting out and actually experiencing the great outdoors far surpasses just being a passenger.

50 Grant Holland

Jul 1st, 2008 at 3:10 pm

Not only a great adventure andd great value for money but a very community mineded company too!

49 Ellen Hogan

Jul 1st, 2008 at 2:32 pm

Canoeing on this mighty Heritage River is a must for anyone who enjoys the great outdoors

48 Rebecca Chester

Jul 1st, 2008 at 2:24 pm

Spent an excellent day on the river and had excellent service from Rob and Joan. Can’t wait to go again!

47 Helen Bennett

Jul 1st, 2008 at 2:18 pm

A great adventure for people who love the Australian landscape and want to experience it firsthand. You do not have to be an athlete to participate. - just love the outdoors.

46 Brooke

Jul 1st, 2008 at 1:53 pm

All you could ever want in a canoeing experience!

45 Henry

Jun 24th, 2008 at 5:28 pm

Rob’s knowledge of the area is impressive and his canoe tours reflect that. Such a tranquil day, not another soul to be seen, just the calm quiet and the unexpectedly lovely scenery. All that, and Rob deposited us at our start point upstream with some great stories, lunch, and everything we needed. A great experience!

44 Sheila Carruthers

Jun 23rd, 2008 at 11:26 am

A fantastic experience in the Goulburn Valley run by friendly and committed operators.

43 Narelle Pell

Jun 23rd, 2008 at 8:50 am

Well organised, knowledge of the river and other wildlife excellent. The facilities supplied made a whole new way at experience camping, more like 5 star camping. Well done will be booking in again soon.

42 Anne

Jun 18th, 2008 at 4:58 pm

Rob’s knowledge of the local natural environment is very inspiring. It’s touches us all and encourages us to care further for our local environment too. Thank you! Oh, by the way, the Canoeing adventure is great fun too!

41 Susan Newcombe

Jun 18th, 2008 at 1:15 pm

Shrug off those city blues and head for the river - great experience

40 Mark Valentine

Jun 18th, 2008 at 9:50 am

An area and location known only to the lucky few at the moment who treasure the peace and quiet on a river largely untouched by the power boat and the jet ski - long may it last in this format as it provides the perfect charge for the human soul battered by the pressures of modern urban life.

39 Wayne Binney

Jun 18th, 2008 at 8:44 am

Great location and very professional operator.

38 Margaret Jefferies

Jun 18th, 2008 at 8:27 am

Rob ’s passion about the river environment , camping and canoeing turns a casual day out into ‘A Must do Nature Tourism Experience’. He has inspired me to introduce kayaking to my grandchildren and friends.

37 Simon Brown

Jun 17th, 2008 at 8:12 pm

Our first river Canoeing trip and Rob made it easy and enjoyable.

Great day on the Goulburn River and learning the style

Will be back for more!

36 Jon Curtain

Jun 17th, 2008 at 7:43 pm

An awesome way to see some much-underated scenery, with plenty of wildlife guaranteed!

35 Mark Byrne

Jun 17th, 2008 at 5:02 pm

What a wonderful experience. Rob and his team provided an exceptional trip which catered exactly to our needs. Very customised trip and we all felt very safe on the water. Thanks Again

34 Kristy

Jun 16th, 2008 at 5:21 pm

It’s great for all ages and levels of fitness as you can choose your own pace.
The personal service from the company was superb and made the whole process easy and hassle-free. We were able to book, arrive and enjoy without worrying about the little details.

33 Kristy

Jun 15th, 2008 at 6:32 pm

Takes the hard work out of camping, tents already pitched and canoes ready to go!!
Excellent weekend. Thanks we had an awesome weekend away. Relaxing, tranquil and plenty of song birds.

32 maureen phillips

Jun 14th, 2008 at 12:28 pm

Rob Asplin is a man with a passion for whatever he is involved in. He has a wealth of knowledge and an abundance of stories re folklore, history and personal experience. He is totally organised and I would recommend any activity which he has arranged as you can bet on the fact that it will be an unforgettable experience.

31 Perry

Jun 14th, 2008 at 11:35 am

Enthusiastic operators offering fantastic Australian experiences

30 Judith Allemand

Jun 12th, 2008 at 4:34 pm

An authentic Austrlian ,who loves our natural heritage, guides people to experience the wonder of our country from canoes on inland rivers. Offering great support to your adventure.

29 Kim Williamson

Jun 12th, 2008 at 2:48 pm

Canoeing on the Goulburn River

28 Joanne Blyth

Jun 11th, 2008 at 10:00 pm

Rob Asplin is the host with the most. He reorganised our trip on the beautiful Goulburn because of very stormy weather even though he had made our lunch already. Very friendly, obliging and professional tour company!

27 Cheryl

Jun 11th, 2008 at 9:36 pm

I volunteer at a Visitor Information Centre & customers are looking for more unusual, adventurous & interesting things to do in their leisure time. Canoeing on the Goulburn with River Country Adventours ticks all these boxes. Keep up the good work Rob & Joan.

26 Shivshankar Radhakrishnan

Jun 11th, 2008 at 3:51 pm

I had my first time canoeing experience with River Country Adventours. Rob and Joan were very helpful and encouraging. The course was beautiful, calm and very much close to nature. Camping on the banks of the river was an unforgettable experience. We took an excess of 4 hrs to complete the course, but Rob and Joan were very patient waiting for us. I’m looking forward to my next canoeing adventure with River Country Adventours. This is one of those get away I’d definitely recommend to everyone.

25 Julie Sutcliffe

Jun 11th, 2008 at 2:47 pm

Great trip, plenty of wildlife. Attentive host and plenty of tucker.

24 Michael Bond

Jun 11th, 2008 at 11:48 am

Fantastic Trip Rob. Fantastic to stop at some very peaceful spots on the Goulburn.

23 Julie Powell

Jun 11th, 2008 at 11:14 am

Rob extremely helpful and obliging. Great fun for the whole family - We took 10 yo son and I was 8 months pregnant at the time. Anyone can do this and it is a great way to see the countryside and the animal/birdlife. +++

22 Peter Maynard

Jun 11th, 2008 at 9:07 am

A great experience for all ages - beautiful tranquil environment - all brilliantly hosted by Rob and his team.

21 Kellie

Jun 10th, 2008 at 11:49 pm

it gets stressfull raising an infant as anyone with children would know, my dad organised a day long trip for him my boyfriend and myself when my son was on an access visit with his father. it was the most relaxing and soothing thing i have done since son was born. thanks. i recoment it to all, just sit back and let the river do all the hard work for you ( you travel downstream) beautiful scenery, friendly atmosphere, well done guys keep up the great work, i’ll be back and bringing friends with me. thanks

20 Sara

Jun 10th, 2008 at 10:48 pm

Such a fantastic trip away - extremely well organised leaving you no choice but to relax and enjoy the scenery and company. Couldn’t recommend this company highly enough if you’re wanting to get away for a long weekend with friends or family!

19 Charmaine Trewarn

Jun 10th, 2008 at 9:41 pm

A most fantastic trip that’s encompass both luxury and wildnerness. Rob’s a wonderful operator and a most entertaining story-teller!

18 Richard Morgans

Jun 10th, 2008 at 8:41 pm

We have had two fantastic father & son weekends with this company. Rob & co think of everything to make this adventure interesting & comfortable. I have recommended it to all my friends and look forward to the next one.

17 Nick Brown

Jun 10th, 2008 at 7:12 pm

My club has had several 3-day canoe trips on the Goulburn with Adventours, always great fun and well organised. On one trip, we had a heatwave, over 40 degrees every day. On the 2nd day Rob, who was obviously worried about us in the heat, and worried we might run short of fresh water, arrived at our campground with a huge esky of bottled water and ice to cool us down. The best part was he also brought us some beer, which went down a treat. Thanks for that Rob. Agree with other comments, peace and quiet on the water, and camping out under the stars, is just a fabulous experience.

16 Patric Millar

Jun 10th, 2008 at 6:30 pm

A great experience, you’re at one with nature as you paddle down the river with friendly guides.

15 Lesley Evans

Jun 10th, 2008 at 6:16 pm

We had a very enjoyable day canoeing on the Goulburn River.
Rob was very attentive to our needs.
Lunch and afternoon tea was provided at various stops along the way.
All equipment and canoes were in top condition
Great fun

14 Tim Dickinson

Jun 10th, 2008 at 6:00 pm

2 Canoe trips that I will never forget. Long trips very challanging but very rewarding. Great service. Rob shouted us all a beer after completing a 91km trip in 3 days!

13 Debra Swan

Jun 10th, 2008 at 5:25 pm

The Goulburn River at Nagambie is the most beautiful and peaceful place I know. The abundance of native fish and animals that live around the wetlands are astounding. The sun shinning through the trees, the sounds of the birds, the smell of the gums and the beauty of the water lilies. It restores and revives the senses. Thanks Rob for bringing this wonderful experience to us.

12 L Williams

Jun 10th, 2008 at 5:19 pm

Fabulous and fun adventure of a lifetime!

11 Marianne Kalender

Jun 10th, 2008 at 4:16 pm

Rob took us at our word when we told him that we knew all about canoeing and let us to do our own thing for 2 glorious days on the beautiful Goulburn river. The only place I know where pelicans escort you past their nest. We loved the adventure so much that not only have we referred Rob and Joan to our friends but we have also been back several times to repeat the experience. Rob’s knowledge of the area and his willingness to share antidotes makes the whole river experience that much more interesting, not to mention his wonderful ability to treat his clients like friends. We will be back Rob. You can count on it.

10 Mae Bowater

Jun 10th, 2008 at 4:14 pm

absolutely wonderful and exciting

9 Carl Roe

Jun 10th, 2008 at 4:05 pm

Explore the Goulburn River by canoe and have all the gear supplied. Also transport, which is hard to arrange yourself.

8 Rachel Williams

Jun 10th, 2008 at 4:01 pm

I loved it so much I bought my own kayak!

7 Andrew Woods

Jun 10th, 2008 at 3:58 pm

What a way to spend a day or a few days - drifting along such a beautiful river with the branches of ancient river red gums silhouetted against the blue sky.

You’ll see two-hundred year-old Yorta Yorta canoe scars in trees, tortises, cod, incredible bird life and don’t have to paddle much if you just want to kick back and take it all in.

Rob and Joan provide the ultimate service at a great price - drop off and pick up, gear - even a cold beer waiting at the end of the trip!

l recommend River Country Adventours without hesitation - everyone should give this a go.

6 Wendy

Jun 10th, 2008 at 3:58 pm

The enjoyment made available as you quietly paddle the ever changing water is undescribable. Without the service from River country Adventours it would be much harder to get around to doing this.

5 Libby Webster

Jun 10th, 2008 at 3:33 pm

had a really great time out on the canoes. Goulburn River at Nagambie is very scenic and easy to travel on by canoe. Rob was very patient explaining the basics on canoeing to us, which we appreciated. i did end up very wet, but i think that had more to do with my paddling companion than the canoeing itself. i would recommend everyone to give it a go, we had great fun!

4 Alain Birtley

Jun 10th, 2008 at 3:05 pm

Rob and Joan Asplin provide an adventurous but very safe canoeing experience on the lovely Goulburn River. They offer all the support that any canoeist could ever need, from a total beginner to a more experienced group, but their knack is to do so very unobtrusively. Rob makes sure you’re safe, yet he also makes sure you never feel over-supervised.

My first adventure under Rob and Joan’s supervision led me to take up canoeing as a sport. I have since canoed many of Victoria’s most beautiful rivers, often camping out and getting in touch with rural Victoria - but also exploring our urban waterways and seeing even Melbourne from a perspective that very few have experienced.

I could never have been able to do this without such a wonderful introduction to the sport by River Country Adventours. I recommend them without hesitation.

3 julie fishlock

Jun 10th, 2008 at 2:59 pm

Great healthy fun and Rob & Joan are always approachable and friendly with extremely efficient service.

2 Peter Knuppel

Jun 10th, 2008 at 2:45 pm

My wife and I spent a beautiful summer’s day canoeing down the Goulburn towards the Murray. Driven to a launch point deep in the bush, we paddled and were met by dozens of white cockatoos around every turn. Peace and serenity on the water without sighting another human being for the whole day - magic!

1 Amber Elliott

Jun 10th, 2008 at 2:18 pm

Awesome service and excellent relationship bonding experience (I am a canoe front seat driver!)

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