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Walk Grade: BC

50th Harrys Hut Kayak & Hike Base Camp

Prospective Members Welcome

October 26, 2025

Registrations: Open

Enquire how to join this Activity as Prospective Member

Thursday 23 TO SUNDAY 26 OCTOBER

The camp is open to everyone, not just the kayakers. The plan is to camp three nights at Harry's Hut camping ground and go kayaking, hiking or just relax by the river.

You will need to organise your own 4WD transport (possibly an AWD but will depend on road conditions) to get to Harry's Hut. You will also need your own camping gear and be self sufficient during the stay. The non-powered campground has non-flush toilets and the sites are amongst paperbark trees and eucalypt woodlands on the banks of the upper Noosa River. We will set up a central area to cook with a gezabo, lights, tables and some stoves.

The Club has booked the Education Camp site which should give us direct access to the kayak launch site.This is at the northern end of Harrys and near the second toilet block. As I get the numbers I can amend the booking. The cost is $7.50 a night and you can fix me up at the camp. If you want a little more privacy make your own booking and you can camp in the smalles sites.

Thursday 23/10

Set up camp.

Safety Check (all kayak participants must have a PFD)

Sundown paddle

Friday 24/10

Morning Paddle

Afternoon Safety discussion for new paddlers

Safety check

Sundown paddle

Saturday 25/10

Paddle upstream to campsite 3/4, If there is interest, a group could walk to the Cooloola Sand Patch. Others might like to keep paddeling upstream.

Sunday 26/10

Morning Paddle

Pack up Camp

Please note that kayaks are no longer available for hire at Harry's Hut.

For walkers, there are no organised hikes. But you may like to organise your own group to explore - there are a couple of good hikes nearby but will be weather dependent as the tracks can be boggy or flooded.

You can choose to stay as many nights as you like. You can find out more about the campground at https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/cooloola/camping/harrys-river-access

What to bring:

4WD to access the base capm
Camping gear and food to be self sufficient
Drinking Water
Your own kayak (no longer available for hire at Harry's Hut)
Backpack
Walking shoes/boots
Appropriate clothing to suit conditions
PFD.
Whistle
First aid kit
Sunscreen
Hat
Insect repellent