Murray River

Gday Peter.I have done it a number of times in a 3.8 tinny with a 25 mariner once you get near Mildura its a big ! river. At the moment the river is very low as some works are in progress .However you need to get some maps as a guide for the Vic section after that its no big deal ,there is a book out done by a couple from Berri that I use as my bible ,I think they may be online too ,I have lent mine so the names escape me but a mapshop or large N/agent may help.You also need to get the lockmasters phone no,s to get update and to book times .You also need to speak to S.A.maritime board as Lake Alexandrina can be fatal ! [I did not venture ] plus you need to enquire with them in regard to access to the small "barages " near mouth. For what its worth my tinny is a small tiller job but I had it chockers with camping gear which was an assett once I got to Renmark .Reason being that the river is very wide and has some very long straights,these sections can be very windy at times .as a consequence if you travel slow you bounce up and down and get drowned if you go fast you get the crap belted of you ! kinda like corrugated roads.They can be very tiring. I did it 8 weeks ago to Renmark I find this section from Hume the most challenging and enjoyable .Have fun John

Peter

Why leave out the best bit- from upstream of Corryong to the Hume Weir? The Murray Meander does a third of the River every year. I did the top third two years ago. If you want to do it with other people and have a lot of fun, Google Murray Meander.

Bob

Sorry about the late reply but I was locked out of replying due to changing my email address. I have done most of this trip although not in one go. My tinnie is a 4.4 m Savage with a 35 hp Evinrude. Fuel supplies must be considered but the most I have needed is 2 tanks, ie 45 litres between fills, the longest gap I recall is Wentworth to Customs House on the NSW/SA border. With side trips up creeks etc, I carry two full tanks and a 20 litre jerry and have plenty. Another thing to consider is whether the locks are open at the time of your trip, at present Lock 4 is closed for alterations for the next 3 to 4 months. This is not insurmountable but your would need a car and trailer to get around Locks which are out of action. I live near Lock 4 so could help with that if I'm not away. Plan it out and its a great trip.