Canoe Tas Inc
West Coast
Collingwood River
Bills Creek to Lyell Highway
Distance: 10 km. |
Average Grade: 4 m/km. |
Peak Grade: |
Difficulty: Grade 2-3. |
Paddling Time: 2-3 hours. |
Entry Point: Bills Creek (Grid ref. DP 053 357) on the Lyell Highway (A10) approximately 9 km west of the Collingwood River Bridge. |
Exit Point: Lyell Highway Bridge (Grid ref. DP 113 314). |
Water Level: 1-2 m. at the Collingwood Bridge gauge. |
Tasmap: 1:100 000 Franklin. |
Shuttle: 9 km. |
General Description: The River flows through some beautiful rainforest with interesting grade 2-3 rapids. There may be some portages if the river is low. Walkouts should be from the right bank to the Lyell Highway. |