The Turon River is a perennial stream located in the central western district of New South Wales, flowing as part of the Macquarie catchment within the Murray–Darling basin. It originates near Ben Bullen in the Capertee Valley at an elevation of approximately 778 metres and passes through the municipalities of Lithgow, Mid-Western, and Bathurst. Part of the river corridor falls within Turon National Park.

Canoeing is an established activity on the river, with the water described as crystal clear under typical conditions. The surrounding landscape is characterised by bushland scenery. The historic town of Sofala sits along the river and serves as a reference point for river conditions; water levels at Sofala can rise significantly and move quickly during periods of high rainfall, reaching recorded heights of 2.9 metres or more, which underscores the importance of checking conditions before paddling. At such times the water becomes muddy and fast-moving, making paddling inadvisable.

Turon Gates, a property along the river, offers canoeing as one of its organised activities, suggesting at least one location where paddlers can access the water with some supporting infrastructure. The river also supports trout fishing and swimming, activities that paddlers may encounter sharing the water. Gold panning is a traditional pursuit in the area, reflecting the river's historical association with the New South Wales gold rush era.

Beyond the river itself, the surrounding Turon National Park provides opportunities to observe native wildlife and bushland. The region is remote enough to offer dark skies at night, indicating low light pollution and a relatively undeveloped setting along much of the river corridor.