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

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Wanaka, New Zealand

4 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

This half-day kayak tour on the Clutha River is an ideal trip for active travelers who want to try a new outdoor adventure sport, or who want to perfect their kayaking skills. Your guide will give you a full safety briefing and educated you about river safety, so you can feel confident on the 13 miles (22 kilometers) of river. Plus, receive personalized attention on a small-group tour.

Enjoy a fun day paddling on the river—expect to get wet!
Rapids are a gentle grade 1-2, and you’ll receive a full safety briefing
All kayak and safety equipment is provided
Hotel transfers and snacks are included

What's Included

Driver/guides
Beverages & snack provided
Use of helmet & all appropriate safety equipment provided.

Snack

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Paddle Wānaka
151-153 Ardmore Street, Beach Front, Wānaka 9305, New Zealand
Please meet us on site 15 minutes prior to your trips departure time

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

What To Expect

Clutha

Wanaka

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

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Exciting day with knowledgeable guides

Ashley_P, Dec 2019

I would recommend having at least some kayaking experience before booking this, because I struggled as a novice, but our guides, Tyler and Joel, were great. If you have an adventurous spirit and can listen, you will do fine as a beginner. My husband absolutely loved this, and because we had two guides and just one other experienced kayaker with us, he was able to experience the more challenging rapids with Tyler, while Joel helped me stick to the calmer side of the river. Our guides made sure we were safe the whole way and gave us an in-depth safety briefing with a reminder during our break. I was surprised how sensitive the kayaks were; it's almost too easy to maneuver them. I'd say there is a good chance you can tip out and start floating down the river, and I did. Don't panic (like I did!) and listen to your guide. The river and its views are beautiful, and I learned a lot about New Zealand from Tyler as we made our way down the river. Joel seemed to have a ton of experience and was a total Godsend for me. The second part of the trip after the break is a bit rougher, and after dumping out into the river, I was really uneasy. Joel stuck with me the whole way and even towed me when I got too nervous to go through the last rapid on my own. I might have had a meltdown had he not been there! Don't let that discourage you though. I am a total play-it-safe type and I'm not a strong swimmer, and I still had a lot of fun! Joel was an amazing guide!

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