The mountain streams and rivers are crystal clear and not deep (except when in flood). It is refreshing to sit on the rocks or dip in the natural pools and let the water bubble past and around you while the mountains tower above. There is so much life in and around the rivers, it is fascinating to spend some time just watching and listening to nature. One may even be lucky enough to share the experience with the resident family of cape clawless otters, evidence of their presence can often be seen by their droppings/scats which are full of fresh water crab shells.

Tubing down any river is always quite an event, and Just Bee Retreat offers an action packed river trip. Inflated inner tubes are available on request for this adventure down the river from the southern weir to the northern boundary, some 3 kilometres. This is a seasonal activity, as the river is dangerous in flood and too shallow in the dry season to pass over the rocky bottom.