Paddling near Ulverstone, Tasmania

Ulverstone sits on Tasmania's north-west coast at the mouth of the River Leven, with a cluster of rivers, estuaries and inland lakes within easy reach. The area is known for the dramatic Leven Canyon — one of Australia's most demanding whitewater runs — as well as accessible flatwater paddling on the Leven estuary and the coast between Penguin and Ulverstone, taking in the Three Sisters Islands, Goat Island and Seagull Islet along the way.