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Goulburn River: Your story
- Rob Asplin, River Country Adventours[PDF
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(News story from Environment Victoria)
2/05/11
Hi Rob,
I'd just like to thank you for the trip on Sunday. Leigh and I hada wonderful time, Brian is great and the whole experience was very refreshing.
It's great for us 'city folk' to just get away and enjoy the tranquility of our country, doing nothing but relaxing and taking in the fresh air and the suroundings was magnificant.
Thank you and we will be doing something like this with you again.
Loving the newsletter too :-)
Thanks
Juliana
27/04/11
Hey Rob,
Hope you had a great day off after the busy period yesterday.
On behalf of all of us, we'd like to thank you for the excellent time we had on the Bridge to Bridge adventour.
You went above and beyond expectations in your hospitality, especially providing everything we needed. It definitely made camping a breeze, and the fire wood you provided went to good use that night after we got back from the first day of kayaking.
I don't think we could ask for more beautiful weather, and we had a great time on the Goulburn. We were all tired and happy on the trip home.
Thanks again for everything,
Kean
13/01/11
Hey Rob,
Just wanted to check in on how you're doing with all the floods in the area. Hope you and your wife are safe, and all of your canoers too.
To add some sunshine to this dreary weather, I thought you'd like to know that Dawn (the American girl from our canoe trip) and I got married in June last year, are both living in Canberra and doing great. We wouldn't have been together if it wasn't for that first holiday we took canoeing where we had to get rescued by the SES. In other words, we wouldn't be together if it wasn't for you.
Josh has also asked that I pass on our gratitude from all of us (Casey and Aaron included) for the barbeque at your house after the trip. It really was amazing!
All the best and hoping you're safe,
Paul
Date:03/06/10
Hey Rob.
Thank you on behalf of the kids from Seymour tech collage.
We had a fantastic time and the kids didn't stop talking about it on the way home!!
I highly recommend the services that Rob and his team offered!!
Kate the Kayaking instructor was world class and made everyone feel at home on the water.
We will be back.
Ben
Date:18/04/10
Hi Rob..
Again it was a pleasure to meet you and to enjoy one of your "adventures". Both Julia and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and will recommend it to those that ask. I have submitted some feedback via Red balloon and hopefully they will publish this soon. Rob, your hospitality was faultless and set us off on a wonderful day looking out for all the wildlife and wonderful scenery to enjoy...I hope we will be back again sometime and can enjoy catching up again and experiencing another adventure.
All the best
Michael
Date:14/04/10
Rob
Thanks for all your help with our Easter trip from Wyuna to Echuca.
Glad to say that we survived - it is not an easy exercise but a fantastic thing to do as a family.
I said I would forward some photos. Attached are the ones from the original trip in 2004. I will forward ones from the recent trip in the next few days.
Regards
M
Date:15/03/10
Hi Rob,
Thank you so much for the great weekend of kayaking. We had a blast and thank you for arranging everything for us.
It was a great day. We stopped about 12 p.m for lunch. The salad rolls were fabulous, best salad rolls I've eaten in such a long time and the grapes- YUMMO!
We finished up about 2.30 pm.
It was a fabulous thanks again for everything.
Kind regards
Tania & Chris.
Date:15/03/10
Hello Rob,
Just to thank you very warmly for your wonderfuly hospitality, information and enthusiasm for our canoe trip. I have already told some friends about our paddle, it really was such a memorable day.
I have no doubt Deb and I will want to do this again. Good luck with all of your trips, you made the experience so very enjoyable and you deserve much success with your company.
Kind regards
Elizabeth Hunter
Date:14/03/10
Thanks to you too Rob for your friendly, professional service. Really enjoyed meeting you and thanks for sharing your special part of the world with us.
Had a wonderful time on the river and was so happy to see a Wedgie gliding just above the tree tops!! :)) Very special.
Will be back for more thats for sure!
Have a great week,
deb :)
Date:22/02/10
Hi Rob,
Thanks again for the weekend. We all thoroughly enjoyed our time on the river. It's a beautiful part of the country that I'm glad we took the time to explore. Till next year.
All the best,
Adrian
Date:25/01/10
Hi Rob,
Thanks again for looking after James and I over the weekend. We had a fantastic time and James even caught 2 fish (one attached with photographic evidence, the other no evidence but he swears it was 4 times the size!) with the worms and bread in the other camping location which he was thrilled with.
Thought I would attach a couple of shots for you.
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Cheers,
Anna Molan
Date:7/01/10
Hi Rob
Just a quick email to thank you again for looking after us on our bucks party weekend last month. We couldn't have asked for a better organised trip and we all had a great time - even though we gave kayaking a miss on Day 2!
I'll definitely be back once my kids are old enough!!
Thanks again
John
Date:30/11/09
Hi Rob,
Pam and I will be a fading memory by now - we canoed the Goulburn with your canoes some 10 (or more) years ago now, but still enjoy your newsletters.
We now reside in the U.S. and paddle whenever we can. I just wanted to let you know we did a very interesting night paddle in Puerto Rico over the U.S. Thanksgiving long weekend holiday. We joined a tour group, and using double sea kayaks, crossed a bay, paddled up an inlet through the mangroves, and into a salt water lake which is one of the 5 in the world that contain bio-luminescent plankton. Every time you disturbed the water, these micro-organisms would glow an eirie green. It was a unique experience.
Regards,
Peter
Date: 15/11/09
Rob,
...We had a really wonderful time and really appreciated your friendly service.
The Goulburn river was amazing and everyone commented on how nice it was to paddle on a beautiful river without motorised vehicles to contend with and the bird life was lovely too.
You really went the extra mile to make sure everyone was well looked after and the pub runs you undertook for us were also appreciated by all. One of the highlights of the trip had to be sitting in the sun on a submerged log in the river after a day of paddling along the beautiful river having a nice cold beer.
Thank you also for getting my sleeping mat back to me.
I am sure that my friends will be keen for another canoeing/camping adventure and I think some interest was shown in the winery one. If you could email me some details on the options around this we will keep it in mind for our next group holiday.
Much thanks
Penny
Date: 13/11/09
Hi Rob,
Just a quick note to thank you for not only organising an amazing day's canoeing, but also arranging our accommodation which was fantastic. The whole family absolutely loved the experience and have already asked to come back and do it all again.
Thank you again for setting all this up for us and making our holiday much less stressful and a lot more enjoyable.
Wishing all the best
Kind regards
Nick, Nikki and family
Date: 26/10/09
Hi Rob and Joan,
Just wanted to let you know how much we both enjoyed the weekend away.
Really enjoyed the tip for the seat over the Simpson Desert and took loads of photos which I eventually will get around to looking at, hopefully after this week is up.
I will be back in contact with some more feed back, hopefully next week.
Ralph looked after us all so well and we all enjoyed his professionalism and humour and benefited from his local knowledge and love of the places we visited.
Many thanks for the number for the Quest. It was a great location and we had everything we needed.
Best regards,
Robyn
Date: 4/10/09
Hi Rob,
My partner Glenn and I would like again to thank you. We havent stop telling everyone about how we managed to canoe 12km and it's an experince that we will remember for a very long time. We both can't wait to go canoeing again.
Thank you again.
Shani
Date: 23/08/09
Hi Rob,
Just thought I would let you know that my husband and I had a lovely time canoeing on Saturday. The weather was pretty good, but I do think we got out just in time, those clouds sure did some in fast.
No platypuses unfortunately but the peace and quiet was great.
Hadyn was also very nice.
Thanks again and we are definitely thinking about doing it again with a few friends.
Kind Regards,
Renee Scott
Date: 21/03/09
The 1st Beechworth Scout Group recently had a terrific time on a Canoeing weekend on the Goulburn River between Shepparton and Echuca on the weekend of the 21st and 22nd of March this year.
It was a warm weekend [read more about the Scout Group's adventure on the Goulburn River...]
Date: 3/02/09
Hi ROB!
On behalf of Arun and myself we want to thank you and your wife for a wonderful experience on Monday!
We had the best fun ever and loved the peace of being alone on the river!
The lunch was spectacular - thank you indeed!
All the best with your story writing....cannot wait to one day read the story about your english friend.
Warm wishes, Jess and Arun
Date: 10/10/08
I just wanted to write and say thanks for the most excellent service for Sarah and me this last weekend. You and Hayden were just fantastic in settling us in, and looking after us. We were so impressed that there were extra touches like taking our car down to the finish spot, which was beyond our expectations. And what a beautiful place. Kayaking under a flight of 100's of cockatoos in the morning light on Sunday was the highlight.
Thanks so much - we will be back to the Goulburn when we can.
Thanks again
Richard and Sarah
March 6, 2008
Rob
...Although I'm sure you're already aware, everyone had an absolutely fantastic time and was very appreciative of effort that you put into the deluxe service that you gave us. I think those cold beers that you brought us on NYE were the best beers that I've ever drunk.
...I wouldn't be surprised if everyone wanted to come back and do the Goulburn it again.
Jules
February 15, 2008
Dear Rob & Joan
Thank you so much for sending Lily and Rowans stuff back.We had a fantastic time at our Linn Lin camp and spent our days canoeing, swimming and fishing. In camp we played footy,darts and cards and at bedtime read a book. At present Im putting the photos of our trip into albums for Rowan and Lily.Thanks again for such a great time that we will treasure for ever and for the amazing tasty lunches!. All the very best.
Brian
October 21 , 2007
Thanks Rob for a great canoe trip on Saturday - Dougal and I had a wonderful, peaceful fabulous day! And thanks once again for your patience with our lateness, and your warm easy going nature - without having to worry about keeping time, or anything else, it made for a great day.
Thanks again!
Trish and Dougal
August 26, 2007
Hi Rob
Just wanted to say thanks again for the canoe safari on Saturday, we loved it. Normally our weekends fly by because they are so busy with housework, socializing and other events. However we were commenting to each other on Saturday that putting just 4 hours away for such a lovely, relaxing activity made the day feel so much longer (and of course much more enjoyable). It was a wonderful way to 'get away from it all'.
Thanks again and good luck with your business!
Regards,
Fi & Tony
Janurary 28, 2007
... Both Kylie and I had a fantastic time on Saturday. We didn't see any Platypuses but did see a large fox about halfway down. We also saw a small riversnake.
Thank you for all your enthusiam on what was a very smooth running and thoroughly enjoyable day. We will certainly recommend you to any of our friend/colleagues who are thinking of doing something similar.
Kind regards
Gareth
March 27, 2006
Dear Rob and Joan
Just a quick email to say again how much we enjoyed our canoe trip down the Goulburn last saturday. I have passed on your website details to many of our friends already.
Cheers Wendy
March 13, 2006
Dear Rob,
We loved our river trip, thank you for your excellent care and attention, the lunches were just right as well as everything else. I am sure you will have some new people from our recommendations.
With warm regards Penny & Murray.
18 June 2005
Hi Rob and Joan,
Thank you both so much for a fun weekend. We had such a great time and we can't wait to go back again. As promised I have attached a few photos of the dogs. One with Mark and Kim with their puppies Meri (in the back) and Sam (in the front). One of one of our dog, Shaela, having a sitting snooze as we paddle along and one photo on solid ground with the four dogs together. From left: Meri, Sam, Teisha and Shaela. They had such a good time. It didn't take long before they didn't need to be asked to get into the canoe, they just jumped right in and away we went. Next time we go we will definitely take the dogs.
Thanks
again and we will see you soon,
Adrian and Nicole
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18 April 2005
Hi Rob,
We had a fantastic time paddling (cruising) the Goulburn river for the 2 days. We didn’t get lost and the paddling on the first day was extremely pleasant. The current flow slowed on the second day which made for a little more paddling but we still only paddled for about 4 hours on the second day. I’m sure we’ll be in touch in the future for some longer tours.
Thanks again, Rob & Nic.
14 April 2005
Hi Rob,
Thank you so much for your email – and we are all certain to see you again in the near future. We all thoroughly enjoyed the whole weekend we had and only wished we could have stayed longer and had a drink with you and your wife. The carpet has become legendary and an urban myth amongst us all. I have had the photos here at work for some time and I keep reminding myself to email them to you. There are some great ones i’m sure will be great for your website. I will send them tomorrow...i promise.
Thanks again. Yuki
15 March 2005
Dear Rob & Joan,
Thanks for the letter, and the adventure.
I pulled up surprisingly well! I don't recommend the trip from Echuca to Sydney by Coach & Train, though. When I emailed you, I had left the Echuca part of my trip all too late. I knew I wanted to see the Red Gums, and the river, but not really how. When you came back with kayaking, it was a bit of a shock. But "what the hell!" - you can't turn it down.
A lesson from last Wednesday: When you go round a bend in the river, solo in a kayak, don't paddle for a while. Scan the banks, particularly the snags up against the bank. You may spot something of interest. Unfortunately, I only saw the splashes. It was a wonderful day: a day full of wonders. The trees, the river (and those snags), the birds. Trying to figure out the currents and the ripples. Working the angles, trying to be efficient, and failing. Getting out of the #@$%ing kayak at the end.
I probably won't be back. But I will be enthusing about the experience at every opportunity for a long time to come.
Mark
3 March 2005
Dear Rob,
Thanks for all you did at the weekend to make our rowing adventure so happy. You were so hospitable and provided all the equipment we needed. Special thanks to Joan for the luxury picnic lunches which were greatly enjoyed on the grassy banks of the lovely Goulburn! Of course the girls will never forget their fishing and the one that got away - you are welcome to tell their story. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, thanks to all your good advice and help.
Best wishes, Lyn
January 2005
Hi Rob,
I
am just emailing to say thanks again for organising the three
day canoeing trip for Craig, Nicole, Ingrid and I over the
Christmas holidays. We all had a great time and it was a really
nice break from everything, healthy and relaxing. It was a
great way to see some of that part of Victoria. The scenery
along the Goulburn River was beautiful, really classic Australian
bush with the cockatoos screaming overhead.
Thanks also for the newsletter and we will all be back canoeing
when we get the chance......
Cheers, Andrea
24 April 2004
Hi Rob,
Thanks for your letter - the exceptional service goes on!
We
had just the best time on the river and it was your efforts
and planning that made it such a wonderful experience.
We will definitely be booking another kayaking holiday - when
the weather improves.
I couldn't recommend the trip enough - my family and friends
have had the full run down and hopefully there will be more
than 2 of us for our next excursion (although it was fabulous
to have that seclusion and peace to ourselves)
Please thank Joan for our wonderful lunches, especially our
Easter treats, they were a welcome indulgence for us after
a morning on the river. > > > > > >
Thanks again, please keep us posted on any new trips etc.
Yours - two very happy campers, Ruth & Dani
16 March 2004
Dear Rob,
Thanks again for the great weekend - we both really enjoyed it and wish that we were still up there. Your assistance, hospitality and deep knowledge of the History and Biology of the area added greatly to the experience. Also thanks to Joan for the great lunches.
Would love to do the Lake Eyre trip but reality means that we can't afford it- until Bronwyn leaves school - next time hopefully - unless we win Tatts tonight! Certainly interested in a canoe if one comes up before Christmas - and I'll lobby to get the sisters to do a trip - maybe the kids as well
Thanks again, Trish
10 March 2004
Hello Rob,
We had such a wonderful time, and haven't stopped talking about it since we got home! We have told everyone about what a great spot it was, and about the excellent host!!
We are trying to organise a group for a few months time, I will keep you informed. Probably just after Easter some time. I am getting some photos developed today, if there are any good ones, I will send you a copy! I will also pop a UK brochure in the mail if you want? What is the address I should send it to?
Thanks once again for an unforgettable weekend. It was the first, but certainly won't be the last!
Alicia and Dave
1 March 2004
Rob hi,
Just a short note to thank you very much. Laura and I had a fantastic time, your attention to everything was much appreciated. Your bit of aussie up that way is beautifull. We are still talking about our little break away.
Laura wanted to pass on to you she loved all of her few days (your talks very intresting and the lunches yummy).
Thanks once again Rob, you will see us again.
All the best mate, kind regards, Peter and Laura
27 January 2004
Hi Rob,
Thanks for your follow up letter last week regarding our 2 day adventure down the Goulburn. We very much enjoyed our weekend and viewed our 'mishap' as a learning experience more than anything else. We were very grateful for your efforts to assist us after the event and at no time felt endangered by the situation.
I am always personally impressed when a company offers a high level of customer service and I have to say that throughout the week preceeding and during the weekend you certainly surpassed any of my own expectations. I guess our testiment to that is the fact that we would now like to book another trip with you.
Thanks again, regards, Kim and Tony
15 January 2004
Dear Rob and Joan,
Many thanks for the wonderful holiday you hosted for us last week. We are all rejuvenated by the experience. The camp-site was excellent, and your attention to detail in all respects was terrific. The canoeing and kayaking was great, and we were deeply impressed by the beauty of the river. Thanks also for giving us the benefit of your fishing experience. Even though we didn't catch anything, we learned heaps, and will carry the new skills forward.
Lots of happy memories! Hope we can visit you again in the future.
Warm regards, Margaret, Alain, Thor, Athol and Oscar
8 December 2003
Hello Rob,
I made in back to the states okay but driving another 2000 km 2 days after arriving and getting used to the foot of snow we just got has made the transition interesting.
Thanks again for the quiet weekend. After 4 days of meetings in Melbourne, I relished the utter solitude on Lin-Lin. I have attached the digital picture I took as we departed the camp.
I will make sure to bring my wife there the next time we are down under.
Steve Jackson
2 December 2003
Dear Rob,
on behalf of WOW (Women on Water) I would like to thank you for making our weekend both fun and memorable. The camping spot and equipment was fantastic, as was your commentary on land marks and flora and fauna.
Special thanks to Joan for her catering which was enjoyed by all, and as a vegetarian I much appreciated the extra effort.
Have a Merry Christmas and a happy new year, and look forward to further adventures with you next year.
Cheers Judy
29 April 2003
Good afternoon Rob,
Just a quick note to thank you for the fantastic organisation over the Easter weekend. We had a great time and already have a growing list of people who want to join us next year. Also, thanks for sending the map.
Regards, Pauline
28 January 2003
Hi Rob,
Just writing a short note to thank you for a fantastic time that Alex and I had the weekend previously. In particular we would like to thank you for the care you showed in making sure we had everything we needed, including copious amounts of cold water to deal with the hot weather. The Yamboona safari we did was very enjoyable and I would recommend it and yourselves to anybody who wants to have a fun and relaxing time. I will be sure to tell all my friends!
Take care and thanks! Winston Lung
27 June 2002
Hi Rob,
We returned home just 2 days ago. Great holiday! Indeed, it was a great experience for all of us and we had a great time canoeing & fishing at Goulburn River. We greatly appreciate the roaring campfire that was kept throughout the night to keep everyone warm and cosy.
Hopefully, another trip will be organised with more friends in spring or autumn,next year.
Thanks for a memorable weekend & to Joan for her friendliness and good food.
All the best, Jenny Yeo
30 April 2002
Hi Rob,
Yes we all had a great time and as you say it was quite challenging. We are all keen on another trip after the winter so hopefully will see you in the spring. Thanks to you both for making it all so easy!
Jill Finch
27 April 2002
From the brave family who saved Barlow the Eagle:
Dear Rob,
- just reliving our memories from almost exactly a year ago to the day! Thank you for keeping us so well informed about the eagles recovery and life in the wild - glad to hear that it is still flying around the Murray river area and that sightings are being made. We don't regard ourselves as heroes or brave in any way but hey, perhaps that's cos we're British. Hope the business is going well and you are still sending people down river in canoes.
All
the best
- the Barlows
1 April 2002
Dear Rob,
we made it back to Geelong safely after having a great holiday canoeing on the Goulbourn. I will certainly recommend your adventure to our friends.
Thanks
again,
John, Leonie, Dom and Max
February 2002
Dear Rob & Joan,
Just a quick note to say thank you for your hospitality and efforts last weekend. Your preparation really did cover everything, just as Charmaine said! I must admit I was a little apprehensive when she said all we needed to bring was clothes, food but I needn't have worried. I was filling out a quiz sent to me by a friend before, and it asked me what my favorite holiday was. And looking back, I can honestly say that the Goulburn on Australia Day weekend was my best holiday in the last year. Thank you also for letting us use your shower and the nectarines and especially for sending down my camera, it has arrived safely. All I can say is thanks you so much and once again say we will be back, with more friends and more good times!
Kind Regards
Scot Holbrow
19 December 2001
G'day Rob,
On behalf of Rose & myself, I'd like to extend our gracious thanks for the hospitality you showed us last weekend. We had a wonderful time, and thoroughly enjoyed the natural environment of the Goulburn River. The bird life, in particular, was amazing. Seeing the wedge-tailed eagle, the kites and the egrets were great highlights. It was also good to finally meet you after so many emails & phone calls! The trip and campsite were extremely well-organised, and well-resourced. I look forward to my next "River Country Adventour" - hopefully I might even make it all the way to Lake Eyre with you next year. All the best for Christmas & the New Year to you, Joan & your loved ones.
best
wishes,
Justin Mansfield
26/11/2001
Hi Rob and Joan
Thanks so much for a very memorable weekend. We all really enjoyed ourselves and will be recommending the trip to all our friends. We are not aching too much but even if we were, it would be all worth it, to stay in such a beautiful place and see the wildlife and river, untouched and unspoilt! Thanks again for your warm hospitality and kindness!
Take care
Caoimhe O'Grady
26/11/2001
Hi Rob,
Thanks so much for the lovely weekend, I couldn't have asked for a better time. The group were fantastic, the weather was glorious and kayaking down the river was so tranquil and serene. The campsite was great (I hope we left everything okay). It was exactly what I needed to relax and wind down. I feel refreshed and rejuvenated thanks to your Goulburn River tours. Mind you I'm sure it won't be too long before I need another. I'll be sure to tell all my friends how great it was and hope that next year I'll be able to come up again with some of my mates from Brisbane. Thanks again to yourself and Joan for running such great trips.
BRgds
Tracy Shaw
20/02/2001
Dear Rob,
A big thanks to you and Joan for a fantastic weekend! We all had a ball.
Most of pulled up a bit sore Sunday morning but a few hours swimming on that lovely sandy beach on the river fixed that! You have a great camping spot on the river and we enjoyed the surrounds! We will all be recommending your safaris to all our friends! Unfortunately, I am unable to help you with your report you had to prepare about handling complaints because we truly have none.
Thanks again for a terrific weekend, and we will definitely be back!!!!
Regards
Nicole and the happy campers.
19/11/1998
Dear Joan and Rob,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for a wonderful weekend canoeing on the Goulburn.
Your hospitality was outstanding and we appreciated the special care you took to make our weekend special. Meeting us at your home, directing us to the campsite, supplying us with all our camping supplies, telling us tales of local lore and history. What can I say. You were wonderful hosts.
I wish you every success in your business and will highly recommend you to overseas travellers and friends. I am sure we will see you again,
Kate Casey (and all the camping group!)
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