Burley Griffin Canoe Club has an active recreational paddling community, ranging from paddlers adventuring solo, with partners, or in a group - around the various parts of Lake Burley Griffin - through to attendees on our Recreational Trips to the rivers and coastlines of NSW. Contact
'Keen to Paddle' Thursdays @ 7 a.m.
Paddle for Pleasure - Saturdays @ 11:39 a.m.
'Keen to Paddle Further' Sundays @ 9 a.m..
Keep an eye on our calendar for upcoming trips.
Where to go: There are many great spots to explore in Canberra, including the East, West and Central Basins of Lake Burley Griffin, Googong Dam, Lake Ginninderra and Lake Tuggeranong, as well as moving water on the Murrumbidgee.
Below are some online resources to get you started:
All Trails links to popular paddles on Lake Burley Griffin
Waterways website to help find and plan paddles in the ACT/NSW region.
Next: Saturday 19th July, 2025: Be ready (wearing your Lifejacket for Winter) for "Go" at 10:00 a.m.
Results: 5/7/2025: 1 lap: Nick Grey K1 21:40; Diane Gibson S16 35:59(PB); 2 laps: Matthew Gates K1 33:40; Craig Elliott K1 35:12; Marcelo Cabezas C1 40:54; Margi Bohm K1 41:27(PB); Patricia Ashton/Bob Collins LR2 43:31; Helen Tongway/Yvette Maconachie LR2 54:12; Neil Fargher LR1 56:08.
Results: 28/6/2025: 1 lap: Neil Fargher LR1 27:16(PB); Molly Halpin JTK1 35:32; 2 laps: Marcelo Cabezas C1 41:20; Richard Fox LR1 41:21; Jeremy Cook/Bob Collins LR2 48:01; Helen Tongway/Yvette Maconachie LR2 54:15.
To see full Results - click on the heading above
PNSW Marathon Series Race 8: Sunday 3rd August. Hosted by PVC, on the Nepean River at Bruce Neale Drive (Nepean Rowing Club area)
Enter at: Penrith Entry
Please Note: the final series race will now be held on Sunday 5th October (Not Saturday 4th Oct.) at Windsor.
PNSW Marathon Series Race 7: Saturday 12th July. Hosted by CSPC, on the Hacking River at Swallow Rock has been run and won. Results at: Swallow Rocks Results
To see BGCC member's results from Swallow Rock, Woronora, Davistown, Lane Cove, Albury and Wagga, click on the heading above
When: Saturday 6th December - Sunday 7th December, 2025.
2024 was Run and won! Results at: 2024 BGCC 24Hour Paddling Challenge Results
Click on the above heading for full details of the event.
Learn to Paddle
If you’re new to paddling the Burley Griffin Canoe Club holds several 'Taste of Paddling' sessions, for non-members who would like to try it out. Bookings are essential and sessions cost $120pp.
Sessions are held over the warmer months - usually from October to March.
Contact Patricia for more information.
See Coaching for full details.
Participants will be able to try out a variety of boats, learn about equipment, boat handling, entry and exit techniques, basic paddling techniques and basic capsize procedures. Participants are expected to be able to swim 50m. The sessions are held on the Molonglo River in calm conditions close to shore.
