Embark on a regenerative corporate paddling journey with Birrarung/Yarra River.
More than just a corporate nature retreat or another team-building experience, this adventure invites your group to connect with each other and Birrarung through a shared purpose: to leave the river and its surrounds better than we found them.
Guided by the spirit of the Burndap Birrarung Burndap Umarkoo (Yarra Strategic Plan 2022 - 2032), this experience honours the Birrarung as a vital living force. Depending on the location you choose, your team may paddle through serene natural landscapes and/or the dynamic cityscape, gaining a deeper appreciation of the river’s cultural and environmental significance.
As you navigate together, you’ll build communication and collaboration skills while reconnecting with nature. Professional guides will support every step of the journey, ensuring all participants feel safe and included, regardless of their paddling experience.
This is not only an opportunity to bond and boost team morale through physical activity but also a chance to actively contribute to the health of the river. Whether through hands-on stewardship actions, reflective dialogue, or simply bearing witness to the beauty and resilience of the Birrarung, this experience is designed to foster respect, reciprocity, and responsibility.
Join us on a corporate kayaking experience that leaves a lasting impression — on your team and on the land and waters we’re privileged to paddle through.
Our commitment is to regenerate the bond between people and our living waterways, and this work continues well beyond a single team retreat. Discover our regenerative outdoor journeys, learn about our CSR nature programs, explore creative nature tours, and plan family-friendly nature activities to deepen your organisation’s connection with nature, themselves and each other.
BURNDAP BIRRARUNG BURNDAP UMARKOO (WOI – WURRUNG) – WHAT’S GOOD FOR THE YARRA IS GOOD FOR ALL.
Yes, a qualified guide will always be there to ensure the safety of your team.
All of our 4 hr/half day and 6hr/full day journeys include transportation to and from our destination.
Our 2hr journeys have the option to add transport at an extra cost.
In line with our sustainability model, we encourage public transport where possible, especially for our city departures for those close by.
No prior experience is required. Qualified instructors will lead the canoe activity and all safety equipment provided.
Up the Creek fosters collaborations with the more-than-human-world, as well as each other and ourselves. We aim to create space for this exploration. Although we have influence - these forces (wind speed, a cute family of ducks to look at, traffic) are sometimes beyond our control. Part of the journey is surrendering to this and coming to terms with our human selves.
Come with curiosity, a readiness to collaborate and an open mind.
We are proud to partner with Seed to Serve for our 4hr/half day and 6hr/full day journeys. Check out each journey for more information.
Our 2 hour paddle has the option to add catering at an extra cost.
If you'd like to explore possibilities, we'd love to hear from you.