Clayton to Boundary Creek Loop South Australia
Starting from Clayton Bay Boat ramp, this loop trail takes paddlers along the Murray River to Boundary Creek, and then on to the Tauwitchery Barrage, before returning to launch point.
Paddle overview : Clayton to Boundary Creek Loop
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Murray River, Lakes and Coorong |
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Clayton (86 km from Adelaide) – View in google map |
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20km return (approx) |
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6 hrs (full day paddle) |
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Easy/moderate |
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Toilets, other facilities and town shops are nearby. |
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Visit BOM for weather conditions |
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River and reedy river backwaters. |
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Available at launch site |
Caution
The weather forecast should be checked prior to departure as winds can pick up quickly in this area.
Trail Notes
Launch Site:
Clayton Bay Waterfront Reserve (boat ramp) GPS: 35.4970 S; 138.9235 E
Trail Points:
The trail starts at the Clayton Bay Waterfront Reserve and heads in a south easterly direction to the entrance of Boundary Creek.
Follow the numbered beacons and Rat Island will appear about 4.3 k from the launch point. The entrance to Boundary Creek is behind the island at Point A about one kilometre further on (GPS: 35.5298 S; 138.9669 E).
The entrance may be obscured by reeds but it is marked by an unlit navigation beacon near the entrance. Be aware that there is an abundance of reeds in Boundary Creek itself and the water can be quite shallow in places.
From the entrance to Boundary creek it is only 3.5k to the Ewe Island barrage, a suitable spot for a lunch break before returning to your launch site back at Clayton Bay.
Note: the islands on either side of the creek are privately owned. The other creeks in the area are not navigable due to reeds.
Facilities
Camping available at the Clayton Bay Holiday Park
Toilets, other facilities, and town shops are nearby
Points of interest
Clayton
history (see Murray River Pilot for more details. This publication covers the Murray River from Goolwa to the SA/NSW Border, plus Lower Murray Lake and Coorong)
Clayton was named for Captain Sturt’s carpenter, apparently a generously built and amiable gentleman with simple pleasures.
Clayton is the staging post for the Mundoo and Boundary Creeks, principal channels in a maze of reeds and waterways leading once to the Coorong in the lee of Hindmarsh Island, but closed today by the Murray Mouth Barrages.
Islands near the Murray Mouth
Rat Island of the eastern tip of Hindmarsh Island was once called Ram Island because this is where the rams were set aside. This is also a clue to the naming of Ewe and Lucerne Islands and Boundary Creek!
Islands in this region were paddocks and the creeks and channels were fences. The fun came in shifting stock from ‘paddock to paddock’. Rankine’s Ferry, today a cluster of old stone buildings on the slope of Hindmarsh Island was a crossing in days gone by with the farmers swimming stock to the mainland. In dry seasons stock perished here without fresh water, but local farmers persevered through the seasons. Indeed members of the Rankine family, who once rented the land, went on to purchase Hindmarsh Island to establish it as a separate run.
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Celestial beauty over Clayton Bay.
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Quietly ticking along is our frogtastic project to save the Southern Bell Frog. Conservation facility: tick! Frogs for breeding: tick! Bring on the springtime breeding season! Read more here: https://www.fame.org.au/news-and-media/project-update-our-frogtastic-southern-bell-frogs
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We went to check out a SALA (South Australian Living Artist Festival) gallery there with the thought of exploring this small town after a good lunch.
To our dismay, it isn't actually a town town, just a small community here as we found out. So where do we get lunch?? To drive back to Goolwa would take another another 30mins or so and we were famish.
Following our guts, we drove down close to the bay and found Sails at Clayton Bay. Just in time to enjoy a good meal of fish and chips and Australian style schnitzel before their closing hour. In fact, this eatery has just been taken over by a new owner and has just been re-opened for the 2nd day.
And a good walk into the chilly wind along the bay and cliff before heading home.
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CLAYTON BAY... we’d never been! It feels like you’re in the middle of nowhere but really you’re minutes from delicious coffee and SA’s wine regions are at your fingertips! We found a gorgeous accommodation that you’ll love! We will show you Muntiri Lodge Eco Retreat on this week’s Fleurieu episode - 4.30 on Channel 9! officialfleurieupeninsula
After seeing these vibrant colours and water so still you could probably use it to take a mirror selfie, we can bet a weekend getaway to Clayton Bay is on the cards over summer. The easygoing atmosphere will instantly draw you in and make you wish you never have to leave. 📸 simcam_photo captured this beautiful moment.
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First sunset of 2020......it’s the beginning of a new year, but a tough start to many around our country who are affected by fires. As you can see by this shot, the smoke haze from the KI fires is still hanging around. .
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It was a thought start for us here in Australia but it’s nothing against what many Aussies experience this year with all those bushfires. For us we were scheduled to sail to Kangaroo Island today, but with 40 degrees and strong winds yesterday, a smaller fire at its west coast devastated basically the whole island. With all the warnings of fire service and media in mind we cancelled our stay and wish the island community and wildlife all the best and a quick recover - knowing the fires took so many. 😐 We are safe on Fleurieu Peninsula now. And found some cockatoo while doing a buggy run. Still it’s a sad day. Stay strong Australia. #bushfires #fleurieupeninsula #southaustralia #australia #downunder #travel #family #explore #claytonbay #adelaide #birds #wildlife #🇦🇺
🏡 Clayton Bay Classic!!! New listing in picturesque Clayton Bay. Converted shed on over 1000 square metres: a great little shack option at entry level. 10 Lakeside Avenue, Clayton Bay. 💰 $149,000 - $159,000 #sellinghomes #realestateagent #lakeside #claytonbay #shed #shack #elders #eldersgoolwa
Anyone else just love the awkwardness of these guys?
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Another smokey sunset. Let’s hope there’s some relief soon for everyone involved. .
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Happy New Year. 2020 has arrived. 😉😉😉
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Saying goodbye to Clayton bay after 9 nights. Packing up is the worst #camping #campinglife #campertrailer #ezytrailcampers #ezytrail #claytonbay #dmax #isuzu
Lucy’s beach shack Clayton bay nice walk today to Clayton bay
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Perfect pastel skies and serene landscapes 🌾✨🧡 Clayton Bay sure knows how to impress!
This gem of a hidden treasure is definitely worth exploring for a dreamy weekend getaway 👌🏼
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There's nothing like a camp fire and open sky to use as your entertainment for the evening. 🌌🔥
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