Lousy Jacks Loop Trail South Australia
A paddle loop trail from Mundoo Channel launch site to Lousy Jacks in the Coorong and return. This trip involves overnight camping by the dunes on the Younghusband Peninsula.
Alternatively, this trip can be converted into a one way trip exiting at Marks Point.
Trail Notes
Launch Sites:
Trail Points:
The trail starts at Mundoo channel road. It is recommended that you park at the end of the road not at the boat ramp.
The route can be extended by visiting the Murray mouth. There are many shallow areas in this part of the Coorong, so it is important to stay in the marked channel.
Do not enter the mouth of the Murray as the tidal waters can be quite strong. Land about 200/300 m from the mouth at the Barkers Knoll Boardwalk. There are no toilet facilities here.
Camping is permitted at Lousy Jacks. Purchase a Non-vehicle based (hike, bike or canoe) camping permit prior to departure from the National Parks website.
Caution
Moderate difficulty is due to the variable nature of the weather conditions and the need to be cautious in these estuarine waters. It is important to make a check of weather conditions and forecasts prior to embarking on this trip (see Meteye)
If you plan to camp overnight then Camping permits must be obtained from Coorong National Park prior to departure and can only be obtained online.
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Facilities
Nil – remember to take adequate fresh water if you are planning to camp overnight.
Note: Fires are not permitted in the Coorong National Park
Note: Camping permits must be obtained from Coorong National Park prior to departure and can only be obtained online.
Points of interest
1 – Tuart gums
Eucalyptus gomphocephala, known as tuart, is a species of tree, one of the six forest giants of Southwest Australia. Tuart forest was common on the Swan coastal plain. The
2 – Indigenous Ngarrindjeri Culture
For many thousands of years, the lower Murray River, Lower Lakes and Coorong region was one of the most densely populated areas of Australia. These waterways were home to thousands of Ngarrindjeri Aboriginal people.
The Ngarrindjeri have a timeless connection with the lower Murray River, lakes and Coorong. They lived in communities in this environment, referred to as their supermarket. Everything Ngarrindjeri needed was here – clean waters, foods, medicines, shelter and warmth.
The river supported healthy populations of waterfowl, mussels, cockles, salt and fresh water fish, turtles, kangaroos, possums, native fruits and vegetables. What Ngarrindjeri people didn’t have they traded with groups further upstream and inland. They were renowned for being ‘big, strong and healthy’ due to their varied diet and knowledge of the land.
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Lousy Jacks Loop: Paddle loop trail from Mundoo Channel launch site to Lousy Jacks in the Coorong and return. This trip involves overnight camping by the dunes on the Younghusband Peninsula. #lousyjacksloop
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