West Coast, 1 Day, 2 Day, Out and back.
Overnight trip or long day for advanced boaters. Steep, sievey, schisty and scenic. One day (III) option from lower put in.
Tag: Class V
Taipo River (II+/III/IV)
20GP, West Coast, 3 Day, Through trip.
Classic west coast packrafting The Taipo is a well-known heli-kayaking run with a colourful history. As with many moderate heli-runs, this river has become popular with experienced packrafting groups. The overall flavour of the run is fairly continuous II+/III paddling with some III+/IV ending with a straightforward and very scenic bedrock gorge. All the serious…
Barlow River (V)
West Coast, 2 Day, 3 Day, Out and back.
Two to three days round trip to a classic hard west coast creek run.
Wanganui River (III/IV) below Hunters Hut
West Coast, 2 Day, Out and back.
Another overnighter on a wild west coast valley and river. Rough tracks, a great hut and magnificent scenery that backs on to the Adams Wilderness Area.
Karamea River (V with portages)
West Coast, 6 Day, 7 day, Loop trip.
6-8 days of remote and very advanced whitewater. Great approach & great huts. West coast, Kahurangi National Park.