Unplug for 48 hours on the Nymboida River: playful Grade 1–2 rapids, rope swings, private riverbank camping and paddock-to-plate camp dinners with Exodus Adventures. Perfect for families and small groups who want fast water and slow nights under the stars.
Unplug for 48 hours on the Nymboida River: playful Grade 1–2 rapids, rope swings, private riverbank camping and paddock-to-plate camp dinners with Exodus Adventures. Perfect for families and small groups who want fast water and slow nights under the stars.
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Operated by Exodus Adventures · Buccarumbi, New South Wales
At the bend of the Nymboida River near Buccarumbi, New South Wales, Exodus Adventures offers a two-day, one-night family rafting reset that trades screens for swift water and shared stories. This is the Family-Friendly Rafting 2-DAY Reset: Micro-Escape—an off-grid river weekend that pairs Grade 1–2 rapids with calm tubing, a private campsite on the Exodus Property and paddock-to-plate camp oven dinners. The trip begins at 3916 Old Glen Innis Road, Buccarumbi NSW 2460, where guides kit your group with premium rafts, helmets, PFDs and rescue gear before a clear, practical safety briefing. On the water you’ll run easy, playful rapids designed for mixed-age groups, drift lazy open reaches in inflatable tubes, and if you dare, leap from the historic river bridge or launch off the famous rope swing into deep, safe pools. These features make the Nymboida an ideal training ground for young paddlers and a competitive playground for adults. Beyond the action, this escape is quietly wild. The river cuts through grazing country and sheltered riverbanks where eastern water dragons sun themselves on rocks, wallabies step down at dusk and wedge-tailed eagles quarter the thermals. Keep a still eye at dawn or dusk and you might glimpse a platypus surfacing in a quiet pool. The property’s private riverbank campsite removes the common crowds you’ll find at public parks and gives the trip a genuinely secluded, off-grid feel. Food is part of the program: a continental arrival breakfast, riverside barbecue lunch, slow-cooked camp oven dinner and a signature riverside breakfast set the tone for comfort without fuss. Guides handle tents, raised stretchers, camp chairs and all camp logistics, so families can focus on connection, not chores. Safety and stewardship are central. Certified swiftwater rescue guides lead every run; Wilderness First Aid kits, UHF radios and Garmin InReach comms accompany the team. Note a regional fishing ban protects Eastern Freshwater Cod during spawning—an enforced prohibition runs from 1 August to 31 October in the Mann and Nymboida rivers. Operationally, Exodus requires a four-person minimum for departures and offers options if your party is smaller. The trip is designed for newcomers through competent paddlers: basic swimming ability and a sense of adventure are enough. For anyone seeking an accessible dose of real wilderness—whitewater, wildlife, starry skies and home-style camp food—this two‑day micro-escape distills river life into a restorative, laughter-filled weekend. Bookings are handled through Exodus Adventures; transfers are not included by default so you must make your own way to the property or book a paid transfer. A pre-arrival email includes a mandatory digital waiver; participants without a completed waiver cannot join. For details, or to arrange transfers and special dietary requests, contact the team at [email protected], call 0410 404 078. Today.
There’s no strict age listed—children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times and guides will assess group suitability during briefing.
No—transfers are not included by default; you can make your own way to 3916 Old Glen Innis Road or arrange a paid transfer through Exodus Adventures.
Options include joining an existing group, paying the difference to meet the four-person minimum, or enquiring about alternate dates.
Fishing is restricted to protect Eastern Freshwater Cod; a total fishing ban is enforced from 1 August to 31 October in the Mann and Nymboida rivers.
The trip welcomes beginners through competent paddlers; basic swimming ability and a willingness to follow guide instructions are required.
All participants must submit the mandatory digital waiver before arrival; anyone without a completed waiver will not be permitted to participate.
Exodus Adventures is an outdoor adventure operator based in Buccarumbi, New South Wales, specializing in whitewater rafting, canoeing and river-based training. The company runs guided trips on the Nymboida and Boyd Rivers, offering options from family-friendly grade 1–2 floats to extreme grade 5 rafting. Exodus Adventures provides day trips, multi-day expeditions, private and corporate group bookings, school group programs and skill-development courses including Whitewater Skills Training, Aqua Skills (swift water training) and Whitewater Raft Guide Training (WRGT). Trips range from half-day and full-day canoeing to tubing, big whitewater day trips, two-day rafting options and combined family adventures that pair rafting with abseiling. The operator also offers shuttle service and equipment hire for the Clarence Canoe & Kayak Trail, including multi-day rental and shuttle options from one to fourteen days. Safety briefings and instructional coaching are part of the training programs; experienced instructors and guides support beginners through up-skilling and advanced paddlers. With over 35 years of local knowledge referenced in shuttle and equipment services, Exodus Adventures emphasizes practical river skills, trip customization and access to private river properties. Booking options accommodate families, corporate groups, schools and experienced raft teams seeking challenging rapids. Exodus Adventures coordinates bookings, provides gear hire and shuttle logistics, and delivers tailored itineraries for one-day to multi-day trips across the Clarence and Nymboida corridors ensuring safety.

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