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Cruises on the Glenelg River
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From Nelson, most days of the week cruise boats are operating.

One particular cruise will take you from the Nelson wharf up to the Princess Margaret Rose caves, where a cave tour is optional.

The cruise is about 3 1/2 hours return.

Glenelg River Cruises (and the boats are named "Nelson Explorer", "Nelson Endeavour" & "Pompei's Pride"

Current prices (2007) Adults $25, Children $10, Seniors $22.50, family (2 + 2) : $60.

Updated Apr 4, 2011

Address: Nelson wharf

Phone: (08) 8738 4191

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Kayaking on the Glenelg River
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No shortage of water activities - Kayaking, boating, fishing, even house boating on a small scale.
We brought our own Kayak with us, but you can hire them from Nelson Boat & Canoe Hire on the Jetty in Nelson (also drop offs can be arranged)

Their website: www.nelsonboatandcanoehire.com.au
(incl Paddleboats, canoes/kayaks, motor boats, and a camper craft)

Updated Feb 16, 2007

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Lookout points
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The road between Nelson & Princess Margaret Rose Caves doesn't often follow the river, so lookout points aren't very numerous. The best one we found was the elevated lookout near Donovan's Landing.

Written Feb 15, 2007

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