Waiau Toa – Clarence River II/III

20GP, Canterbury, 5 Day, 6 Day, 7 day.

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

Mataura River (II/P)

Southland, 7 day.

This is a great seven-day journey through Southland, suitable for paddlers with modest technical skills. It stays interesting the whole way with a steady current, a variety of rapid styles and little towns to resupply.

The Long Burn loop (II)

Southland, 5 Day, 6 Day, 7 day, Loop trip.

Remote 5-7 day loop through untracked Fiordland

Karamea River (III+/IV) with portages

West Coast, 6 Day, 7 day, Loop trip.

5-8 days of remote packrafting, with advanced whitewater. Great approach & great huts. West coast, Kahurangi National Park.

Gorge River (III/IV)

West Coast, 7 day, Loop trip.

7 day loop in South Westland
Gorgeous gorges, up to IV