YOUR RIVER SLEDDING EXPERIENCE
Meander the Meander River Tasmania
Whether you’re looking for a fun, family activity or you’re keen to explore the Meander Valley region while travelling in Tasmania, you’ve come to the right place. At Meander Wilderness Experiences, we’re all about highlighting the unique flora and fauna of the Meander River in Northern Tasmania while you soak (literally!) in the sights.
Our tours are a whitewater experience, where you’ll enjoy the thrill of grade one and two river rapids all while taking in the tranquillity of the Meander River and its surrounds. You’ll be taken through a full briefing before hitting the water for a skills session before you float your way toward the first round of rapids. From here, you’ll spend 1.5 to two hours on the water and travel three kilometres downstream while our guides share local stories from days gone by and give you the option to try out tricks with your newfound river sledding skills!
Our tours kick off at the Meander Memorial Hall where we’ll meet you and you’ll be introduced to our awesome guides. From here, you’ll be transported to the riverbank where our river sledding adventure begins! We’ll look after you from the moment you arrive, right through to when we conclude the tour and you’re dropped back to the Hall.
We think the best thing about our tours is getting out in our adventure playground with the fresh air and the pristine water which has flowed directly from the rugged Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. So go on, have a gander at Meander with us!
Tour details
How long is the tour?
Our tours run for a minimum of three hours and a maximum of four hours, this includes transport to and from the river and your time sledding. You’ll spend 1.5 to 2 hours on the water, depending on the conditions.
Tour times
View calendar here.
If you’d like to book a tour outside these times, this can be arranged. River sledding is a great team-building activity and we cater for private, school groups and corporate groups, simply fill in our contact form or contact Daniel directly on: 0427 731 934.
Price
$130 per adult
$100 per child
Age
River sledding is suitable for children with a minimum height of 130cm. If younger children are accompanying a family group and do not meet the minimum height, they are still able to experience the thrill alongside our river guide in an inflatable kayak.
Note - children under 18 must have their form filled in by a parent or guardian. Children are permitted to take part in the tour without an accompanying adult and will be cared for by our guides.
Your physical ability
To get maximum enjoyment out of the tour, you need to be able to use your upper body to paddle some sections of the river. We recommend as long as you can put on a wetsuit, swim at least 20 meters and are confident in the water, you’re good to sled!
Group size
Maximum 15 participants with two guides.
What to bring
All the equipment you need for your day on the Meander River will be supplied, but be sure to pack:
Your sense of adventure!
Warm clothing to change into at the end of the tour
A towel
If you wear glasses we strongly advise you use contacts if possible
What we supply
As well as our brand new inflatable river sleds, we supply:
Wetsuits
Life jackets
Helmets
‘Wet socks’ (don’t worry, these are rubber boots - not soggy socks!)
Thermals (if required)
Gloves
The Meander Wilderness Experiences team
Our crew are passionate about the Meander Valley region, the community and the environment with an ‘Oceans 11’ level of skills and expertise to match. They will keep you safe, entertained and most importantly make sure you have a fun day on the Meander River.
Where to meet
Meander Memorial Hall, 124 Main Road, Meander, Tasmania - we’ll pick you up and drop you off back here.
Waiver form
All participants are required to complete a waiver form on the day prior to hitting the water. You can view a copy of our waiver form here.