Self-Guided River Sledding Adventure

Enjoy a leisurely float down the Upper Yarra River on your very own river sled.

This relaxing 2 hour adventure will have you meandering down a stunning 3 km stretch of the river around bends and over gentle rapids, some sections are nice and cruisy and others may get your heart pumping (just a little). Your adventure will begin with a briefing and demonstration followed by a shuttle upstream, leaving you with 1 1/2 hours to enjoy the river at your own pace. If you like a particular rapid you can hop out and walk back upstream along the walking track (it runs parallel to the river) and attempt the rapid again.

It’s important to note that depending on rain and other factors the river can run differently almost daily. You will encounter rocks, branches and even logs if a tree has fallen and not yet been removed by land management authorities. To dodge river obstacles and navigate the gentle rapids you will need to help yourself along with active paddling, but that’s all part of the fun of getting outdoors and experiencing a natural river environment. Once you’ve got the hang of it, try kneeling down a section of moving water or test out your balance skills by standing up in a deep pool of water. This really is a great outdoor activity that almost anyone can enjoy!

While the river generally stays a stable (but cool) 14 C, the water will feel colder when the outside temperature drops. Over the cooler months we provide complimentary wetsuit hire and have a range of sizes on offer. Our sleds are 2 m long and are made from high grade PVC rafting material, making them almost indestructible. They are the ultimate in comfort and durability and will help protect your shins and elbows from the occasional knocks and bumps as you float down the river.

Please remember to participate in this activity you must be able to swim, you must be aged 8 or above, you must be 130cm in height or above and have the arm width to control and manoeuvre your sled effectively. If you are not a confident swimmer or require assistance in a moving water environment we strongly recommend talking to us about hiring a river guide or booking our guided river sledding adventure. We also recommend hiring a personal flotation device (PFD), which you can do at checkout.

If you can’t see the time and date that you’d like please give us a call and we’ll help you out.

Inclusive Of: 

• Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location in Warburton 
• River sled 
• Shuttle upstream 
• Safety briefing

Not Inclusive Of:

• Meals and beverages
• Other personal expenses
• Travel or medical insurance

Pack List:

• Come ready to go in your swimmers 
• Closed toe shoes or wetsuit booties 
• Rash vest or wetsuit 
• Change of clothes 
• Towel 
• Sunscreen
• Hand sanitiser 
• A phone or camera for photos

Know Before You Book:

• Warburton Adventure Company is a Parks Victoria Licensed Tour Operator and is fully insured 
• Children aged 8 and above must be accompanied by a paying adult 
• This activity is not suitable for children under the age of 8 
• You must be able to swim 
• You must have a reasonable level of fitness
• You will need to complete our pre-arrival waiver, medical consent and covid-19 declaration form prior to your adventure
  
• This activity begins in Warburton, which is approximately 75 minutes from Melbourne. You must make your own way to the designated meeting point
• Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.