http://www.whitehorsecanoeclub.com K i ew a Buckland River - Harris Lane to Road O Running Length: 4 km. V Creek a N l Myrtleford le Grade of rapids: 2 - 3. (18km) G y v r M e v e ia l River gradient/width: 5 m per km, width-narrow. a W bo G a u re t (2 n rn a 0 10km H 6 g e t w e 0 ar Section character: The river flows through farmland and the banks are generally steep. The k a Ov A y m tta en ) s R lp first rapid is the largest with a 2 metre drop into a swirly pool. The other d iv in a e e Ro r Tawonga rapids are straight forward grade 1-2 and there are some fun play spots. O ek n ve Cre Mount The egress is immediately before the bridge on the river right up a steep n le Ovens s Mi Beauty e The

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Ovens and Buckland Rivers c the east and west branch. The upstream sections are grade 1-2 and are R d e 0 p 600 0 4 u prone to snagging. Accommodation is available in Bright and Porepunkah. n are only short and could be r Hoopers k a Crossing h Shuttle information: Length - 6km on good sealed road. Bridge combined with a break at a k bakery for lunch. Both rivers v Emergency Contacts: Nearest Police - Bright; nearest hospital - Mount Beauty; nearest town - 0

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8 d 0 0 n 6 0 0 d a l 0 0 6 n k a c Ovens River - Hawthorn Lane to Ashwood Avenue l u k B c Length: 1.5 km. 0 u 0 4 B Grade of rapids: 2 - 3. River gradient/width: 10 m per km, width-narrow. Section character: Narrow river running through the centre of town. The first section is characterised by overhanging

600 trees. In town the river opens out slightly and after the weir the main play rapids are encountered. 400 ek Cre Hazards: Put in point at Hawthorn Lane can be slippery in wet conditions. Numerous trees can cause snags. South uffalo B The weir immediately upstream of Hawthorn Lane could be dangerous to paddle. Put in: Hawthorn Lane, track from the end of the lane leads to a steep walk down to the river.

Creek Pull out: Ashwood Avenue, immediately before the old railway bridge on river left. ight Wr Other access: Picnic area in Bright at confluence of Ovens River and . River level: Bright - Min: 1.5 Good: 1.9 High: 2.6 Flood: 3.2 Buckland Buckland Bridge Junction (15km) Gauge: Bright - end of Frasers Lane off Ovens Highway, north of town centre.

Other information: Numerous caravan parks and other accommodation in Bright and Porepunkah. Shuttle information: Length - 2 km on good sealed roads, unsealed at end of Hawthorn Lane and Ashwood Avenue. Emergency contacts: Nearest Police - Bright; nearest hospital - Mount Beauty; nearest town - Bright.

Elements of this map including relief, transport and drainage have been sourced from Victorian Government data sets and reproduced by permission of the Department of Sustainability and Environment. ãThe State of , Department of Sustainability and Environment, 2005. This material may be of assistance to you but the State of Victoria and its employees do not guarantee that the publication is without flaw 13 of any kind or is wholly appropriate for your particular purposes and therefore disclaims all liability for any error, loss or consequence which may arise from your relying on any information contained in this material.