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This women's Lake Eildon overnight canoe and camping trip promises an adventure-filled weekend, with experienced local female guides to help you rediscover your inner wild. On day one, the group will meet at Eildon Boat Ramp and set off on a 10-12 km paddle, stopping at lakeside locations for breaks and reaching the Italian Bay Island campsite by mid-afternoon. The evening will be spent relaxing, swimming, and enjoying a delicious dinner prepared by the guide. Day two starts with a hearty breakfast before setting off on a meander paddle back to Eildon Boat Ramp, with stops for lunch and arriving back by mid-afternoon. Women can expect to take home new skills, history of the lake, new friendships, and unforgettable memories from this unique and special trip.
If you're a busy woman looking for a weekend away that combines adventure, relaxation and learning new skills, then our women's Lake Eildon overnight canoe and camping trip is just what you need. Led by experienced female guides, you'll paddle along the stunning lake, stopping for snacks and breaks before setting up camp in a beautiful lakeside location.
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*Please download the packing list from this booking page.
* All prices are per person and listed in Australian Dollars (AUD). All prices shown are GST inclusive where applicable.
Starting at 8:15 am at Eildon Boat Ramp - Lake Eildon, where your friendly guide will be waiting to greet you and help you prepare for the journey ahead.
After a safety briefing and delicious morning tea, we'll launch into the water and begin our journey paddling a total of 10-12 km each day, stopping at stunning lakeside locations for breaks. Our camp for the night will be on the idyllic Italian Bay Island, which boasts panoramic 360-degree views of the lake, perfect trees for hammocks, an established fire pit, and best of all, it's only accessible by water!
Although it's a short hike up to our stellar camp spot (100m), the views are absolutely worth every step. Take your time exploring the island or sit back and relax with a good book. And, of course, you can't miss our famous afternoon tea spread! Spend the afternoon relaxing, swimming, and indulging in some scrumptious snacks
In the evening, your guide will prepare and serve a delicious and healthy dinner, featuring specialty dishes such as beef bourguignon, Hungarian casserole, or vegetarian curries. We cater to dietary requirements and vegetarians (unfortunately, not FODMAP). Your guide is also a talented musician and will be happy to play a tune with a little prompting.
Meals: MT, L, D
On day two of the adventure, participants will wake up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee, loose leaf tea, oats and fruit. The group will aim to be back on the water by 9:30am for a meander paddle back to Eildon Boat Ramp, stopping for lunch along the way.
The trip is expected to arrive back between 3-3.30pm. Women can expect to take home canoe paddle skills, on water navigation skills, history of the lake, a bunch of new friends, an unforgettable experience and new found confidence to embark on their own adventures.
Meals: B, L + snacks
Our trip is designed for women who are new to outdoor adventures, providing a gentler experience. While it is an easy trip with breaks, please note that basic to good fitness is required, as we will be in the elements and moving our bodies. In higher wind conditions, the paddling can become more challenging. Therefore, we advise that participants should have a reasonable level of fitness and be able to maintain a moderate pace for up to 10-12 km each day.
Don't worry! Most women come by themselves and leave with a bunch of new friends. Our experienced female guides will teach you canoeing skills and ensure you have an incredible time. So, turn off your computer for the weekend, clock off from "life-admin" duties, and come join us for a paddle, a pink marshmallow, and that warm fuzzy feeling that being outdoors, surrounded by an incredible lake gives you.
Yes. Please email a picture and description to womenwantadventure@outlook.com.
A normal size pillow is more than okay. It will be placed into the blue waterproof drum we provide you.
Yes. These can fold up and be placed inside the canoes between the front and back seat.
Provided we are advised in advance we are able to cater for vegetarian diets, and can assist with food intolerances. Please ensure you discuss your requirements with us at least a month prior to your trip to determine whether we can cater for your dietary needs.
All equipment is placed inside the canoes (there is surprisingly more than you think!). Once we pull up to the shore of camp, it’s roughly a 100-200m walk up the shoreline to camp. We unpack the canoes and carry out gear to camp to set up.
All trips are for women over the age of 18 years. We don’t have an age limit however, we encourage you to read the grading to ensure you are feeling fit and confident to complete the adventure.
Jenny Parkinson
04/02/2022
Great weekend. Thank you!
I am back at work sitting ay my desk and have more emails coming in than I can count. I look at my desktop screen (now a picture of our group at camp) and I find solace. I am so appreciative of WWA and what they provide. I can’t say enough how much this weekend did for me. One night away felt like a week. If you get Lauren as your guide, please say hello from me. She was amazing! The food was healthy and we were all so well looked after. I’m going to book the Murray River trip next because I’m hooked. If you’re thinking about this trip, honestly, just go for it! Thank you again - back to my emails.
Monica Davidson
04/02/2022
Incredible!
The weekend is over. What remains are beautiful memories. Our Lauren was there for all of us newbie canoe warriors (we liked to call ourselves). No one knew each other prior to this trip and I think that is what really made it special. Lauren had this way of bringing everyone together like we had been friends for years. Lots of laughter and good chats. I’m so glad I’ve found Women Want Adventure in Victoria and can’t wait for other trips. So different from a tourist style tour and something to get me out of my comfort zone, especially different from my normal weekends! Until we meet again.
Kate Campbel
04/02/2022
Best time! Thank you so much. I'll be BACK!
I wanted to send a note regarding our guides Lauren and Ebony. They were such a joy! We actually all really missed them after the trip and when we had to say goodbye. They were informative, very kind, sweet, laid back and just overall a great empowering women. This was my first WWA trip and I was overall very impressed with how professional the company is. It’s not a women’s meet up group, the level of professionalism was impressive. I loved our camp spot, the food, the other ladies and being outside for the night. Unfortunately is was overcast so I didn’t see the stars! I guess I will have to come back another time! All the best.
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