When was the last time you had an adventure? The kind that excited you, made your heart thump, showed you a new, foreign world…and all within an hour’s drive from the city centre?
This Kayaking and Caving trip is perfect for those who want to experience Victoria's great outdoors. Break Away Adventures is the only company in Victoria to offer these two action packed adventures in 1 day.
Your day will begin with a quick briefing and skills session. Then you’ll get to kayak through grade 1-2 rapids as you head downstream. Don’t worry all paddling and safety gear, helmet and flotation devicewill be included, so all you’ll have to focus on is having an awesome time!
After you dry off you’ll get to share your adventures over lunch before heading off to the caves of Yarra Junction. You'll strap on some knee pads, a helmet and a head torch and climb, slither, push and navigate your way through an exciting cave system. Inside this brand new world you’ll get to see phosphorous glow worms, cave crickets and other amazing cave-dwelling critters.
When you emerge into the light you'll have two awesome adventures under your belt.
Break Away Adventures' friendly, professional guides are trained specialists in their field and will provide you with the knowledge, understanding and equipment to ensure your success.
The 2 locations available for this activity are suitable for beginners & intermediate adventurers. A day of fun & excitement awaits you!
Dates & Times:
Please check the Kayaking & Caving Calender for dates running. Kayaking and Caving is usually held from 9am to 4pm.
What's included:
Tasty lunch
Professional guides
Caving / spelunking equipment including; helmets & head torches.
Kayaking equipment including; kayaks, helmets, paddles, floatation device
Participant requirements:
You must be able to swim at least 25 meters incase you fall in the water.
Participants must be at least 12 years of age and of average fitness. You will be navigating through tight spaces that open into large spaces. Because of this we do not recommended this adventure for people who are over 105kg. You must have your own transport to get to the sites. Also please note that there is a dirt road heading up to the caving site.
Price:
$160 per person
What to bring:
Transport
Old clothes or overalls that you don’t mind getting dirty
Waterproof overpants (handy if you have them)
Waterproof jacket (not too bulky)
Old shoes
A complete change of clothes for Kayaking (shorts, t-shirt, thermal top if it's cold)
A complete change of clothing when you're finished (including shoes)
Garbage bags for wet gear
Location:
Wonga Park, approximately 35mins from Melbourne CBD. We will send you confirmation details upon booking so you will have directions.
Fun Facts about Caving / Spelunking
Caving—also occasionally known as spelunking and potholing is the recreational pastime of exploring wild (generally non-commercial) cave systems. In contrast, speleology is the scientific study of caves and the cave environment.
According to Wikipedia:
The challenges involved in the activity depend on the cave being visited, but often include the negotiation of pitches, squeezes, and water. Climbing or crawling is often necessary.
Caves have been explored out of necessity (for shelter from the elements or from enemies), out of curiosity or for mystical reasons for thousands of years. However, only in the last century or two has the activity developed into a sophisticated, athletic pastime. In recent decades, caving has changed considerably due to the availability of modern protective wear and equipment. It has recently come to be known as an "extreme sport" by some. Many of the skills involved in caving can also be put to use in mine exploration and urban exploration.
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