Wednesday 20 January 2021 Lake Jindabyne, Waste Point

We started our next paddle from Waste Point, the site of the big pump that starts the process of shifting the waters of the Snowy River across and under the mountains to the Hume Weir and thence to the Murray River.

Once again we hit the water at 9.05 and headed down the lake

to the Thredbo (nee Crackenback) River

Heading up the river,

disturbing more Maned Duck as we went

reaching as far as the flat water could take us at 9.35

If only the lake were another metre higher!

Retracing our steps

We pulled in at 10.05 for what turned out to be our first morning tea. After a 30 minute rest we paddled back down to the lake and

headed up it,

passed the boat ramp where we put in,

heading for the Snowy River Arm. After paddling up the arm for approx a kilometre we found a handy little beach and pulled in at 11.30am for a second break,

and looked across to the pumping house and big surge tower on the hill. Whilst the rest of us took our ease for 20 minutes R diligently practiced side sculling.

The barrier across the river which prevents any boaters venturing further.

Back past the National Parks buildings and still no wind!

Returning to the boat ramp at 12.30pm

Trip Notes:

Put In/Take Out: Waste Point Boat Ramp

11kms

3hrs 25mins