UPPER WAIAU
(WAIAU UWHA)
RAFTING DOESN’T GET MUCH BETTER THAN THIS!
The Waiau River Multi-day River rafting tour is a two night, three day package of interesting white water, great mountain scenery, fishing and camping in a various campsites.
The headwaters of the Waiau flow from mountains in the Lewis Pass region, joining the Hope River on the eastern side of the Lewis Pass, where it flows towards Hanmer Springs. The river passes through several stunning gorges and open valleys, with small to medium Grade 2-3 rapids. The exception to this is ‘The Narrows’, a short gorge with Grade 3-4+ rapids at the entrance. If you’d rather, there is an option to take a short hike and re-board the rafts after this section
TRIP DETAILS
Day 1
Depart Hanmer Springs early by 4x4 driving into the head waters of Waiau via the Clarence Valley and Mailing Pass. We suggest you spend the night before departure in Hanmer Springs due to the early start. Once on the water 3-4 hours of flat water floating to Camp 1.
Day 2
A full day’s rafting with continuous rapids to Camp 2.
Day 3
Raft to the Waiau-Hope River confluence where we take-out.
RAFTING ABILITY
This river rafting tour is Grade 2-3 with some Grade 3-4+ rapids at the entrance to The Narrows. A reasonable standard of fitness and confidence in water is required and a minimum age may apply.
ACCOMMODATION & GETTING THERE
We can arrange all your transport and accommodation requirements.
DEPARTURE DATES
The river rafting season runs from October to the beginning of April. Please enquire for more details as trips depend on water levels.
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