Coffs Harbour is probably the state’s top coastal destination for serious paddlers, being within striking distance of several rivers, including the Nymboida and west-flowing Gwydir – both spectacular wilderness trips with challenging rapids. In southern New South Wales, sections of the Murrumbidgee River and the Headwaters of the Murray also offer good paddling, while the Murray-Darling system provides more relaxed, less technical outings.