Glenelg River

The Glenelg is Victoria's longest estuarine river, starting in the Grampians and travelling 400 kilometres to the sea near Nelson. The last 15 kilometres are particularly beautiful with the river winding its way through a deep limestone gorge with cliffs up to 50 metres high. 

Canoeing and camping
A great way to experience the river is in a canoe. Canoes can be hired at Nelson and there are boat launching ramps at several points along the river. The river's banks are also dotted with camping areas for extended trips. You can even catch dinner along the way with the river providing giant mulloway, bass, southern black bream, yellow-eye mullet and salmon.

Great South West Walk
Wander a section of the Great South West Walk. The track  winds alongside the river, taking in the best gorge and cliff top lookouts, as well as the perfect sandy river beaches. Wildlife is in abundance in this part of the walk and includes platypus, emus, kangaroos, wallabies, possums, koalas, wombats and kingfishers.

Princess Margaret Rose Cave
The Princess Margaret Rose Cave is another impressive feature. This subterranean showcase is one of the most spectacular limestone caves in Australia and features an array of semi-translucent and back lit stalagmites and stalactites up to six metres long. You can drive to the cave set in parkland or take a cruise up the Glenelg River from Nelson.

Cruises
For those who prefer a leisurely cruise there are scenic river cruises through the spectacular limestone gorge. The cruise also has an optional Princess Margaret Rose Cave tour. Days of operation vary seasonally so it is therefore best to check in advance with the Nelson Visitors Centre.

How to get there
Access is from the Portland-Nelson Road