Basin is the Best!

A kayaking trip to Cabbage Tree Basin has got to be up there with one of the best adventures in the Shire. The basin is a 7 metre deep body of water nestled between the coastal suburbs of Bundeena and Maianbar. Access is via a narrow meandering inlet bordered by mangrove forests and salt marsh. The Basin is fed by Cabbage Tree Creek - a 200 metre long narrow creek which is fun to explore.

The area has a long and fascinating history and being sheltered and relatively un-disturbed possesses great ecological wealth in terms of the estuarine plant and animal species located throughout.

Our kayaking trip on Thursday couldn't have been better. The weather was perfect - sunny and warm and there wasn't a breath of wind to be felt and with 2 marine scientists on the trip it was a great opportunity to find out more about the abundant marine life that call the Basin home.

The basin is best reached at high tides of at least 1.6metres. Kayaks can be hired from Bundeena Kayaks at Bonnie Vale or you can book in for a guided tour. Check out http://www.bundeenakayaks.com.au/ for more information