Half-Day Kayak Experience on the Mighty Clutha River from Wanaka

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Spend the afternoon kayaking the Mighty Clutha river. This half-day small-group river activity is for those with an appetite for getting up close and personal with the famous Clutha River. The fun unfolds as the river twists and turns, through playful rapids of the Upper Clutha set amongst the stunning Wanaka scenery.

Your guide will give you instructions on river safety and technique, as well as tips on river reading and directions on where to find the action and best play spots.

With a bit of practice, you’ll soon be cruising down the river in style. Be prepared to get wet and have a giggle.

Approximately 22 kilometers of grade 1-2 river kayaking with light snacks and refreshments provided.

Thông tin khác

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Minimum age is 13 years

A minimum of 4 people per booking is required

Participants MUST be confident swimmers

Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately

If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund

Chính sách hủy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Cần Quan Tâm

We'll onsite at Paddle Wanaka and drive to the river. From there, our experienced guides will give you all the information you need to kayak the 22kms of the Clutha river through Grade 1&2 rapids. At the end of the trip, we'll Jet Boat you back to Paddle Wanaka.

Bao gồm

Use of helmet & all appropriate safety equipment provided.

Driver/guides

Beverages & snack provided

Snack

Tùy chọn

Kayak the Mighty Clutha

An introduction to white water kayaking. Paddle through the playful rapids amongst stunning Wanaka scenery. Snacks & refreshments provided.

Đánh giá

4.98

47 đánh giá

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Fun and adventurous day by experts of kayak
Jenna Paulschn,,16 thg 7, 2020
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
It was the most amazing activity we've done in Wanaka. So much fun, the place and the river are stunning, the guide is knowledgeable, Paddle Wanaka is really professional. Prepare yourself to have a fun day in the rapids of the clutha
The perfect way to see Wanaka
amandat7669,,20 thg 3, 2020
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
My son (13) and I did this tour and loved it. It was much more fun than lake kayaking- if you’re up for a bit of an adventure. Our guide, Tyler, was fantastic and shared lots of interesting facts about the river, Wanaka, and NZ in general. He was an expert at what he does, and made me (a nervous mom) feel very comfortable. It started out easy which was nice, we eased into the rapids a bit after paddling along. The rapids were great- fun and we got splashed a bit, but not intimidating. I recommend this tour for anyone looking for a unique experience in NZ, families with teens, couples, would be perfect for a solo traveler too.
Tyler made it easy
benlN5073CS,,9 thg 3, 2020
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
We are retirees with no prior experience white water kayaking, and my wife in particular went into the kayak trip with some trepidation. However our guide Tyler made it a wonderful experience for both of us. He talked with us before leaving to answer our questions and did an excellent job of instruction before launch and during the trip. He put us at ease, gave plenty of opportunity to experience the river conditions, and built our confidence during the trip. He also shared a wealth of knowledge abut the area, making it a learning experience in many ways. Thank you Tyler — We highly recommend you as a guide!
Kayaks, Kānuka and Kick-ass brownies
mattcauser,,3 thg 3, 2020
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
My partner and I took on some white water kayaking with Tyler as our guide. We were lucky that there was just the two of us booked on so we had a pretty personal experience. After the thorough safety brief we got on to the water where Tyler safely guided us through the grade 2 rapids teaching us some basic kayak skills along the way. His knowledge of the history of New Zealand including its geology, it’s flora and fauna, its culture and how we can help protect this environment was superb. He even managed to show us the local Kānuka and Mānuka trees. As an added bonus the brownie at the coffee stop was pretty delicious. Brilliant half day out!!
Hitting the splashy splashy parts!
margaretdstewart,,26 thg 2, 2020
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a fantastic time with Joel and Shira!Highly recommend making the trip. It’s a beautiful trip and even with no river kayaking experience, we all had a blast. Do it!
So much fun!
AileenOnHolidays,,25 thg 2, 2020
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a fantastic afternoon kayaking the river with our guides Tyler and Joel. The trip is very well organized, good quality equipment is supplied including a wetsuit and shoes which kept us warm when we tipped over twice! However all part of the fun, the guides are super quick to come and help you get back into the kayak and it always felt safe. We had never kayaked on a flowing river before this (always on still water) and we had so much fun, it has been one of the highlights of our trip to NZ so far. Thanks again!
Beautiful and exciting 1/2 day excursion!
HotTaMolly,,19 thg 2, 2020
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience with terrific views! Rapids were perfect for me, a person with just a few short flat water kayaking floats. Very good instructions from our guide before and during the trip. Enjoyed the excitement of the rapids and it was a perfect 1/2 day excursion.
Exciting and brilliant fun on the Mighty Clutha
SusanJCraig,,12 thg 2, 2020
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
What a great way to spend half a day. I was a bit apprehensive about kayaking on the fast-flowing Clutha but Joel set my mind at rest with a thorough briefing before the trip. Once on the water it was just fun, fun, fun! The scenery is stunning, the river just challenging enough to get the adrenaline flowing and our companions (also first timers) were thoroughly entertaining, This rated as one of the top things we've done in New Zealand. Thanks Joel for being an excellent guide and Paddle Wanaka for making it possible. Sue and Steve
Beautiful experience
D5049NMianb,,12 thg 2, 2020
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Really enjoyed our river kayaking experience. Lawrie, our guide was friendly, welcoming and shared his very good knowledge of NZ flora and fauna. The geer was of a high standard and the instruction and safety briefing very well explained. Lawrie progressed our skills by further instruction at different parts of the river so that we were quite confident about how to approach and handle each section. Freshly brewed coffee and a yummy homemade brownie were a welcome halfway point break. Really good fun and highly recommend.
Awesome kayak down the Clutha with Joel!
Urbancowgirl91,,9 thg 2, 2020
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
We booked the half day river kayak and had an absolute blast. This was the perfect way to experience the Clutha River and to learn more about Wanaka. Joel kindly picked us up from our AirBnb and transported us to the river. He was an excellent guide and incredibly knowledgeable about the area and history (and had lots of recommendations for New Zealand, in general!). This kayak was suitable for beginner paddlers and there were a couple areas (eddys) where you had the option to test your skills! I ended up tipping out of my kayak twice and Joel expertly guided my back to my boat, easily and calmly! Tipping out of the kayak was one of the most exciting parts, and Joel made me feel comfortable and in control. Halfway through the kayak, we stopped and Joel made us coffees while we enjoyed some brownies :) Thank you Joel and Paddle Wanaka for the awesome experience and memories!