The Definitive Guide White Water Kayaking in New Zealand

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View list of White Water Kayaking Companies

With New Zealand having significant mountains in the centre of both Islands, there are numerous relatively short, fast-flowing rivers that offer a wide range of spectacular White Water Kayaking options.

White Water Kayaking in New ZealandOptions range from gentle Grade 1 and 2 rivers for those with little or no experience through to a number of excellent top-grade rivers for those well experienced and seeking the ultimate in fun and adventure.

In most areas, both guided and independent rental options exist depending on the level of experience required.



White Water Kayaking, NZIn the North Island, some of the top White Water rivers include the Rangitaiki, Kaituna, Rangitikei, Mohaka and Wairoa Rivers.

In the South Island there are 14 Grade 1 to Grade 4 rivers within 20 minutes of Murchison alone, plus other excellent options in the Canterbury and Central Otago regions.



New Zealand White Water Kayaking Companies

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North Island    

Blazing Paddles

Taumarunui

Ph: 64 7 895 5261


Bruce Webber Adventures

Taupo

Ph: 64 7 377 1236


Driftwood Dreamers

Opotiki

Ph: 64 7 315 6627


Kiwi Adventure Company

Napier

Ph: 64 6 834 3500


Soulsport

Napier

Ph: 64 6 835 0684


Taranaki Outdoor Adventures

New Plymouth

Ph: 64 21 175 9359

South Island    

Alpine Kayak Guides

Wanaka

Ph: 64 3 443 9023


Catlins Adventures

Owaka

Ph: 64 3 415 8488


Riverplay Ltd

Hokitika

Ph: 64 3 755 5339


Rivers Wild Ltd

Franz Joseph Glacier

Ph: 64 21 748 371


Sweet As Adventures

West Coast

Ph: 64 21 523 426


Ultimate Descents NZ

Murchison

Ph: 64 3 523 9899




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