Bushmans River Mouth
The estuary beach at Bushmans/Kenton — boating, swimming, and a river you can paddle up for kilometres.
Trip Role
Ideal stay
Best for
Our take
The perfect hybrid of river and sea.
The perfect hybrid of river and sea.
- Trip Role
- Day Trip
- Ideal Stay
- Full day
- Time Needed
- Full day
- Best For
- Paddling and family estuary fun
- Go If
- You enjoy boating, paddling, and river-based activities.
Why it's worth your time
An estuary-focused beach where the river meets the sea. It offers a mix of calm river swimming and ocean surf.
What we love
The ability to paddle for kilometers up the river.
What to know
The river mouth can have strong currents during tidal changes.
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