Waiau Toa – Clarence River II/III

The Waiau Toa / Clarence is one of the best long river trips in New Zealand, more so because it’s not overly challenging whitewater.

3-7 days of grade II/III paddling, great camping, huts and beautiful scenery

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Awatere River (II/II+ & III)

Running parallel to the mighty Waiau-Toa / Clarence River, the Awatere River gives you some of same classic feel of big views, dry country and moderate whitewater in a smaller package The Awatere drains the western side of the Inland Kaikoura Range and a variety of smaller ranges on the north side of the river….