✅ What’s Included
• 2–5 seater stable canoes with paddles
• Full professional canoe instruction and safety briefing
• Bushtucker gourmet lunch on the river foreshore with 20 unique native wild food tastings
• Locally made pestos, chutneys, dips and baked breads (vegetarian options available)
• Guided stories about Aboriginal history, pioneer settlers and the local ecosystem

🚫 What’s Not Included
• Transport to the meeting point (optional pickup available)
• Personal items or additional snacks/drinks
• Travel insurance (recommended)

The Margaret River region enjoys mild weather year-round with comfortable paddling conditions.
• Summer (Dec–Feb) • Daytime 25–30 °C • Warm and sunny – perfect for swimming
• Autumn (Mar–May) • Daytime 20–26 °C • Mild with fewer crowds
• Winter (Jun–Aug) • Daytime 15–20 °C • Cooler but still suitable
• Spring (Sep–Nov) • Daytime 18–24 °C • Green and pleasant
Practical note: Always pack a light rain jacket as showers can occur any time.

Documents & Essentials
• Photo ID and booking confirmation
• Any personal medication

Clothing (layered for river conditions)
• Swimwear or quick-dry clothes
• Light long-sleeve shirt and hat for sun protection
• Comfortable closed-toe shoes that can get wet

Toiletries & First Aid
• Sunscreen, lip balm and insect repellent
• Small towel and change of clothes for after the tour

Electronics
• Waterproof phone case or dry bag for camera

Accessories & Nice-to-Haves
• Reusable water bottle
• Small daypack for personal items

Margaret River is one of Western Australia’s most iconic river systems where the river meets the ocean at Prevelly Beach.

The river valley remains motor-free, preserving a healthy native ecosystem with rare public access.

Aboriginal history is rich here with sites that tell stories of the first inhabitants who walked these lands for thousands of years.

The Bussell family were early European settlers whose trials and triumphs are still part of the local pioneer stories.

Kangaroo habitats line the riverbanks where you can often spot these native animals in their natural environment.

Bushtucker foods are a highlight – the tour showcases 20 unique native Australian ingredients explained right on the foreshore.

Surfers Point offers dramatic views where the river meets the ocean and is a popular spot for watching surfers.

Locally owned since 1990 – Helen Lee’s team has won multiple state and national tourism awards for their unique itinerary and guide service.

Crystal-clear waters make this one of the cleanest and most scenic paddling locations in the region.

Family-friendly design – the stable canoes and inclusive approach make it suitable for ages 2 to 102.

Carbon Footprint & Offset Report: Cave & Canoe Tour

Quick Snapshot

Estimated CO₂e footprint per participant: 95 kg CO₂e
(higher-end conservative estimate – covers all on-tour impacts plus average local travel to/from pickup points)

Our 200% offset commitment per booking: 190 kg CO₂e
Funded through genuine landscape restoration in climate-vulnerable developing regions (reforestation, mangroves, soil regeneration, etc.). This creates real net-positive impact beyond neutrality.

Tour summary

• Half-day tour (9:40am departure to 2:00pm return)
• Small group / family-friendly (2–5 seater canoes; suitable for ages 2–102)
• Meet at Margaret River mouth, Prevelly Beach (9:40am) or optional pickup at Margaret River Visitors Centre (9:30am); return to Surfers Beach
• Stable 2–5 seater canoes (no motor craft permitted)
• No accommodation included
• Meals: Gourmet Australian wild food lunch on the river foreshore (kangaroo, emu, wild turkey, crocodile + 20 unique native tastings; vegetarian options; pestos, chutneys, dips, breads)
• Highlights: Paddle upstream past cliffs, pioneer & Aboriginal sites, forested kangaroo habitats; swim in crystal-clear waters; views of Surfers Point & river meeting ocean; guided history of First Nations people & Bussell family; unique photo stops

Overview

This report estimates the carbon footprint for one individual participant on this tour using higher-end data from trusted sources. We intentionally choose upper-range figures to fully cover every impact – including hard-to-measure parts like supply chains and indirect effects.

We then double it (200%) and fund genuine landscape restoration projects in developing and climate-affected regions worldwide. This goes beyond standard offsetting to deliver real, lasting benefits for ecosystems and communities.

All figures in kg CO₂e (carbon dioxide equivalent – the standard measure that includes all greenhouse gases).

Tour Details

• Duration: Half-day (~4.5 hours)
• Key locations: Margaret River mouth / Prevelly Beach, Surfers Point, river valley, cliffs, pioneer & Aboriginal sites, forested kangaroo habitats
• Travel style: Gentle on-river canoe adventure discovering natural history, ecology and wild foods
• Assumptions: Average participant (including families), standard behaviours, higher-impact choices where uncertain. Local travel to Prevelly Beach / Margaret River Visitors Centre is factored into the higher-end footprint for completeness.

Calculation Approach

• Sources: UK DEFRA 2025 conversion factors, Australian National Greenhouse Accounts 2024, UNWTO tourism data, IPCC guidelines, and peer-reviewed studies.
• Higher-end scale: Upper-range emission factors everywhere, plus well-to-tank fuel effects, +20% uncertainty buffer, and conservative assumptions for local vehicle support and gourmet wild-food lunch.
• Per person, full tour experience.
• Excludes only purely personal extras (e.g. souvenirs).

Detailed Emissions Breakdown (per participant)

Transportation – 40 kg CO₂e

• Average local travel to/from pickup points (higher-end mix of car/taxi within Margaret River region): 25 kg
• All on-tour transfers + canoe support (minimal vehicle use): 15 kg – higher-end diesel factor

Accommodation – 0 kg CO₂e

• Half-day tour only – no overnight stay

Meals & Food – 35 kg CO₂e

• Gourmet wild food lunch + 20 native tastings (kangaroo, emu, crocodile, pestos, chutneys, breads): 35 kg – higher-impact estimate including production, transport and tourism portions

Activities & Excursions – 20 kg CO₂e

• Canoe paddling & instruction, swimming, short walks, guided history & wildlife interpretation

TOTAL ESTIMATED FOOTPRINT PER PERSON: 95 kg CO₂e

Our 200% Offset Commitment

• Amount we will offset:2 × 95 kg = 190 kg CO₂e per individual booking
• How: Direct funding of landscape restoration projects – reforestation, mangrove protection, regenerative agriculture, wetland and soil carbon restoration
• Where: Developing countries and regions most affected by climate change (e.g. Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America) for maximum global benefit and community co-benefits
• Why 200% and higher-end estimates: To guarantee coverage despite any measurement discrepancies and to create genuine extra positive impact

Important Notes

• Numbers are deliberately conservative (higher) so we over-deliver on restoration – real footprint may be lower
• The tour already has strong sustainability practices (no motor craft on the river to protect the ecosystem, clean water maintained, wildlife and forest preservation); our independent higher-end analysis adds extra certainty
• Carbon accounting has natural uncertainties – doubling it is the responsible way
• This directly supports long-term carbon-sequestering landscapes and local communities

Do I need any paddling experience?
No – the canoes are extremely stable and full professional instruction is provided for all ability levels.

What ages is the tour suitable for?
Ages 2 to 102 – it’s designed to be inclusive for the whole family.

Is lunch included?
Yes – a special Bushtucker gourmet lunch with 20 unique native wild food tastings is served on the river foreshore.

Can vegetarians join?
Yes – vegetarian options are catered for and the wild food tasting includes plenty of plant-based items.

How do I get to the meeting point?
Meet at Prevelly Beach at 9:40 am. Optional pickup from Margaret River Visitors Centre at 9:30 am is available.

What should I wear?
Swimwear or quick-dry clothes, a hat and shoes that can get wet. Bring a change of clothes for after the tour.

Is transport provided?
No motor craft are permitted on the river – the tour is by canoe only. Return to Surfers Beach at 2 pm.

What is the $300 family pack?
It covers 2 adults and up to 3 children – outstanding value for families.

Is the water safe for swimming?
Yes – the river is crystal clear and clean with safe swimming spots along the route.

Do I need to bring anything special?
Just yourself, sunscreen, a hat and a sense of adventure – everything else is provided.