Australia’s Snowy River offers a lot more than a rafting thrill: you get wilderness immersion, connection with nature, and a total mind & body reset. Add the all-women factor to the mix, and you’ve got yourself a perfect getaway. This week-long, women-only rafting adventure takes place in a remote area, so typically Australian. Follow super experienced women guides from the Willis campground to Balley Hooley: they know all about the river, its history, and its surroundings. Every night, after a day of paddling, you’ll set up camp at shore, relax, and enjoy great food prepared by the guides. Get ready for an adventure like no other: sharing this type of experience with fellow women is empowering and rewarding!
Join us for an exhilarating 8-day whitewater rafting trip on the Snowy River in the company of like-minded women! Starting from Willis campground, we’ll wind our way to Balley Hooley and take in the breathtaking beauty of this remote region. We’ll spend our days paddling through thrilling rapids and serene stretches of water, all while forging bonds with our fellow adventurers. Our experienced guides will handle all the details, from providing top-quality paddling and camping gear to preparing delicious meals along the way. All that’s left to do is just sign up.
What you get on this adventure:
What’s not included:
Women who have never tried paddling can join this week-long Snowy River tour—it’s beginner-friendly! You can expect class II-III rapids, which are generally easy to navigate, but having a professional instructor by your side will be a major plus. Along the Snowy River, you can expect even grade IV rapids, but these will be discussed with your instructor.
Keep in mind that your instructors’ top priority is safety, so this Snowy River rafting tour is perfect for beginners. You can read more about day-to-day activities and grades in the itinerary. Girls over the age of 14 are welcome as well!
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
Optional items:
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
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For your 8-day all-women Snowy River tour, all your meals are included in the price of the tour. You’ll enjoy fresh fruit and homemade slices with a variety of heart meals including traditional Australian roasts with local meat, beef, and Guinness stew, kangaroo and quinoa salad, and BBQs. For breakfast, you’ll have cooked breakfast options such as bacon & egg, salmon bagels, etc.
Your guides are used to catering for a diverse range of dietary requirements as long as they’re notified on time. If you have special dietary requirements, please let us know upon booking.
Group sizes and pricing
Snowy River tours can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to your Snowy River rafting tour, you need to get to Siba Retreat Centre between 3 and 6 pm on Day 1. To get there, you first have to fly into Melbourne Airport (MEL) or Canberra Airport (CBR). From there, it’s best to rent a car to get to Siba Retreat Centre. Public transport options are available, but take significantly longer. Your guides can help coordinate group airport transfers for an additional cost, let us know if you’re interested upon booking.
Another option is to reach Bairnsdale Train Station, which is about 1.5 hours away from Siba Retreat Centre. This is a great option for everyone reaching Bairnsdale via train from Melbourne. Your guides can pick you up at Bairnsdale Train Station and drop you off there at the end of the trip at an additional $65 per person. Let us know if you need help with transport upon booking!
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance.
With medical insurance, if you have an accident or medical emergency on or off the mountain, you’ll avoid paying out of pocket for costly expenses. This covers everything from hospital treatments to emergency air transportation and more. Travel insurance covers canceled flights, natural disasters and other scenarios that may interrupt your travel plans.
We also expect you to respect local regulations and take measures to protect yourselves, your guides, and the communities you’re traveling to. For more information on travel recommendations and restrictions in Australia, please refer to Australia’s safety measures.
If you need assistance selecting the right insurance for your group, let us know and we will be happy to help!
Deposits
You can secure one of the set dates with a 30% deposit upon booking. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.
Cancellations
Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:
Basic
Flexible
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Great charisma from both of instructors! Would recommend to those looking for adventure and a challenge.