by kiah24wpad | Oct 30, 2020 | kayak tours, sapphire coast nsw, Towamba River
What’s in a name The river we live near and paddle on is officially named the Towamba River. But from the bridge crossing the Princes Highway down to the mouth of the river , it is known (locally anyway) as the Kiah River (or “the Kiah”). Why the 2...
by kiah24wpad | Oct 27, 2020 | kayak, kayak tours, sapphire coast nsw, Uncategorized, weather
We are sometimes asked why we don’t run tours after lunch. NB: the guy in the main image is in less danger than on a dry but windy afternoon – read on The decision to only run tours in the morning was made for us by nature and our local weather systems....
by kiah24wpad | Oct 16, 2020 | explore, family fun, Hobie, kayak, kayak tours, nature, sapphire coast nsw, school holidays, Uncategorized
How it starts You’ve had a tour, fallen in love with kayaking and now you want to buy one! Where do you start? Good kayaks are not a cheap investment. Read on for some valuable tips in choosing the right craft for you. Ask these questions first Who will be...
by kiah24wpad | Aug 23, 2020 | Escapes, girls weekend, glamping, kayak tours, Kiah Wilderness Escapes, nature, Uncategorized
Take a Walk with Cam & Tess We’re thrilled that Cam & Tess from Light2Light Coastal Walks will be offering guided walking tours as part of our Optional Extras. We met Cam & Tess when we all worked in Ben Boyd National Park and wouldn’t hesitate...
by kiah24wpad | Aug 12, 2020 | australian traveller, COVID19, kayak tours, sapphire coast nsw, Uncategorized
Featured in ‘Australian Traveller’ magazine We are thrilled to be listed amongst the best South Coast tourism businesses featured in a special Tourism Australia sponsored edition of Australian Traveller magazine. We are part of a wide network of fantastic...
by kiah24wpad | Aug 7, 2020 | Campsite, Escapes, explore, girls weekend, glamping, Uncategorized
GREAT FOOD, UNIQUE LOCATION 2020 with all its challenges gave us a chance to learn a bunch of new things, sort stuff that’s been in the ‘too hard basket’, explore our local area a bit more….and to eat. And when you’re in isolation and...
by kiah24wpad | Jul 27, 2020 | Campsite, Escapes, girls weekend, glamping, Kiah Wilderness Escapes, sapphire coast nsw
Wellness in the wilderness The popularity of all things ‘wellness’ is a reflection of the type of society we have evolved into. Our lives have become a daily juggle amongst too many commitments. Getting away from your routine (which may or may not include...
by kiah24wpad | Jul 26, 2020 | Campsite, COVID19, Escapes, Getaway, Kiah Wilderness Camp, Kiah Wilderness Escapes, sapphire coast nsw, social distancing
COVID-proofing the business It has taken a while to get our heads around what the COVID-19 situation means to our business in terms of operations and personal safety. We did a lot of research to ensure we had the right information with a complete overhaul of our...
by kiah24wpad | Jul 20, 2020 | COVID19, Escapes, kayak tours, Kiah Wilderness Escapes
Staying positive is hard in a pandemic When I was little, my mum nicknamed me Pollyanna after the character in a well known book, originally published in 1913. Pollyanna was a young girl who played “The Glad Game” – where you find something to be...
by kiah24wpad | Jul 8, 2020 | COVID19, Escapes, family fun, Getaway, kayak tours, Kiah Wilderness Escapes, sapphire coast nsw, social distancing
Let me tell you all about the years before 2020 Once upon a time, life was busy but rewarding. Our economy supported most Australians, our climate supported agriculture, seasonal fluctuations gave us occasional droughts, floods and a rare natural disaster like a...
