THE MAZE OF THE LOWER ESK RIVER
IN BUNDJALUNG NATIONAL PARK
We
launch our Kayaks from Salt Water Inlet, on the Iluka side of the river,
heading into a maze of mangrove lined tributaries.
Dolphins and a large range of bird life including spoon bills, cormorants,
sea eagles, pelicans, osprey, ibis and many more inhabit this area.
We paddle past Nihill, Narrabaribi, Eureka and Esk Islands finding ourselves
at the mouth of the Esk River system in the Bundjalung National Park.
Here we will stop on the bank for a refreshment break.
Paddling up the river
and into Woram Channel we find a Palm forest, stands of Casuarina and
Swamp Melaleuca. Skimming gently over sea grass beds where as recently
as ten years ago Dugong fed, we again find ourselves in the mangrove
island maze. We then enter the main river for a short paddle back to
our launching site. 
1/2
day relaxation paddle
All levels welcome
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