Canoe Tas Inc
Lower Derwent Catchment
Broad River
Upper Broad
 steep |
 waterfalls |
 wilderness |
| Distance: 5 km + 7 km Lower Broad. |
| Average Grade: 80 m/km. |
| Peak Grade: 100 m/km. |
| Difficulty: Grade 4-5. |
| Paddling Time: 4 hours. |
| Entry Point: From the Dunrobin Road which leaves the Dawson Road shortly after it crosses Meadowbank Lake. Walk (gets very steep) from a point (Grid ref: DN 655 880) on the Dunrobin Road in a southerly direction to a point (Grid ref: DN 662 852) above the gorge. There is a forestry gate on Dunrobin road which is often locked. |
| Exit Point: The Dawson Road Bridge just before Cluny Lagoon (Grid ref: DN 719 930). |
| Water Level: Level with the top of the concrete ledge under the Dawson Rd Bridge. |
| Tasmap: 1:100 000 Tyenna. |
| Shuttle: ~15 km |
| General Description: An extremely steep and continuous river featuring significant drops, highly technical paddling with consequences from mistakes. |
Full Broad