Canoe Tas Inc
Arthur-Hellyer
Hellyer River
Chilton Bridge to Hampshire link road
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Distance: 5 km.
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| Average Grade: 7 m/km. |
| Peak Grade: |
| Difficulty: Grade 3. |
| Paddling Time: 3 hours. |
| Entry Point: Chilton Bridge. Take the Guildford Road (C191) from the Fingerpost turnoff on the Murchison Highway (A10) to the Hellyer River (Grid ref. 890 139). |
| Exit Point: The bridge over the Hellyer River on the Hampshire to Murchison Highway Link Rd (B18) (GR 892 183) |
| Water Level: Several days rain needed. |
| Tasmap: 1:100 000 Inglis. |
| Shuttle: 7 km. |
| General Description: The river drops very steeply with a series of vertical falls. There are a number of very tricky sections and at high water, these could be very difficult. |