One of a series of ‘teaser’ trip pages inspired by Hugh Canard, prior to the 2017 Boyle Outdoor Centre PRANZ Meetup. Treat the information with healthy scepticism – if you’ve done the run, then please contact us with more info and a few photos to expand this page.
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Lewis River (III) from Deer Valley to Palmer Lodge
A flow dependant run. The highway is right beside the river in lots of places, so you can drive up as high as water levels and time allow. However, there are a few more user friendly put in/take outs at Deer Valley and the Gravel Store.
Low volume class III with a fair few logs.
The logical end to this section is at the swingbridge by Palmer Lodge (Nina Valley Track). Below the swingbridge the gradient eases to class II and the river can be floated down a number of other great lower sections.
Boyle River (II+) from Boyle Village to Windy Point
Lower Hope & Middle Waiau (I/II) from Hope bridge to Handyside stream
Gauge
Visual at put in.