How much do Bellingen canoe tours cost?

Bellingen Canoe tours cost from $30, with several options available. These include paddling the rapids of the Bellinger River, NSW, sunset tours and nighttime stargazing tours.

Canoeing on the Bellinger River

Canoeing on the Bellinger River is one of the top things to do in Bellingen, NSW. It’s a great way to see the river and rainforest scenery, and it can be done either solo or part of a tour.

Canoe hire in Bellingen

Bellingen Canoe Adventures is the company you need company you need for canoe hire and tours in Bellingen. It’s actually based in Fernmount, to the east of Bellingen, and slightly closer to both Coffs Harbour and the Pacific Highway.

At the time of writing, adult canoe hire on the Bellinger River costs $15 for an hour or $40 for a half day. Lifejackets, detailed waterways maps and instruction are provided for all rentals, while half day hires also include a free bus transfer.

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Bellingen canoe tour prices

If you’d prefer to take a guided tour on the Bellinger River, there are five different Bellingen canoe tour options available. The flatwater tour lasts around two-and-a-quarter hours, taking in billabongs, estuaries and swimming holes.

This flatwater Bellingen canoe tour costs $55.

For a more adventurous option, try the four hour Ride The Rapids tour. This takes on a series of Grade 1 and 2 rapids as part of the journey, but also includes time to swim in rainforest swimming holes.

These rapid-riding Bellingen canoe tours cost $95.

Sunset canoe tours on the Bellinger River

The other three options come a little later on in the day. The one hour sunset tour has that sense of romance, and it’s a great time of day for spotting wildlife. It also comes with a glass of sparkling wine and a local Dreamtime story. These Bellinger River sunset tours cost $30.

The other two options – the nighttime guided tour and full moon tour – both last an hour and cost $30. Both include an emphasis on stargazing while paddling along.