Self-Guided River Sledding Adventure (*Public holiday surcharge applies)

**Please note public holiday surcharge applies**

Enjoy floating down the Upper Yarra River on a river sled in this outdoor, nature based adventure.

This 2-hour journey takes you on a scenic 3 km route down the Upper Yarra River, winding through bends and navigating rapids. Experience a mix of relaxing floats and challenges, with sections requiring active paddling, navigating rapids, and maneuvering around obstacles. The adventure combines fun, relaxation, and a bit of physical effort, calling for strength, agility, and swimming skills. Each participant has their own river craft—one person per sled!

Your journey begins at the Warburton football oval, the starting and finishing point of your adventure. We’ll kick things off with a briefing and demonstration, followed by a shuttle upstream. Then, you’ll have 1 ½ to 2 hours to explore the river at your own pace. River conditions can vary daily, running faster or slower, and our team will ensure you’re well-informed about what to expect.

Our sleds are purpose-built for low-lying river environments. At 2 meters long and made from high-grade PVC rafting material, they are nearly indestructible. Easy to maneuver with active paddling, these sleds are perfectly sized for an average adult and are suitable for kids aged 8 and above. They’ll hold up well in the shallower sections of the river, unlike cheaper river craft options that easily pop and end up as waste in landfills.

The river’s flow can change daily depending on rainfall and other factors. You’ll encounter rocks, branches, and possibly fallen logs that have yet to be cleared by land management authorities. To navigate these obstacles and the rapids, you’ll need to actively paddle and, at times, stand up to pull yourself over rocks and logs. Keep in mind that this is an outdoor activity in a natural river environment— the Upper Yarra River is not a theme park.

If you’re not a confident swimmer or need assistance in moving water, we strongly recommend speaking to us about hiring a river guide or booking our guided river sledding adventure.

If you don’t see the time or date you want, give us a call, and we’ll help you out!

***LATE and group departed. No refund***

***If you cannot swim you cannot participate in this activity***

***Children must be accompanied by a paying adult, or a River Guide***

***PFDs are recommended for all children and mandatory for weak swimmers***

*** Due to high demand, sessions are filling up quickly. If you’ve been placed on a waitlist, please note that your booking is not yet confirmed, and no payment has been processed. We’re continually adding new session times, but if you have your heart set on a particular date and time, we encourage you to call us directly. We’ll do our best to accommodate your request whenever possible.***

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
• 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 and be able to manage yourself in a moving water environment.  
• You must have a reasonable level of fitness and balance. If you can't get out of a beanbag then this is not the activity for you.
• If you have back, neck, joint or muscular problems, you should carefully consider whether or not to participate
• If you are not confident or comfortable in a moving water environment then carefully consider if this is the right activity for you.
• You will need to complete our pre-arrival waiver & medical consent e-form prior to your adventure.
• You can hire a river guide at check out to accompany your group if you need assistance in a moving water environment or consider our guided river sledding adventure
• Replacement cost for a river sled that is lost / stolen or beyond repair is $600.00
• 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. LATE and group departed. No refund.