Canoe Tas Inc
South Esk
South Esk River
Evandale to Perth
Distance: 6 km. |
Average Grade: 1 m/km. |
Peak Grade: |
Difficulty: Grade 1-2. |
Paddling Time: 2 hours. |
Entry Point: Evandale. |
Exit Point: Perth Bridge (Grid ref. 151 963) on the Midlands Highway or earlier at the Evandale Bridge (Grid ref. 198 978) or just after the Perth triple drops on the RHS. |
Water Level: Minimum 1.80 m at the Fingal. |
Tasmap: 1:100 000 South Esk and St. Pauls. |
Shuttle: |
General Description: Flat broadwaters with "Glendessary Weir" a grade 2+ rapid some 1.5 km from the start. At the end of the trip is the "Perth Mill Weir" (easily shot on the right hand side) and the grade 2 rapids that follow. |