Half-Day Kayak Experience on the Mighty Clutha River from Wanaka
Wanaka, New Zealand
Half-Day Kayak Experience on the Mighty Clutha River from Wanaka
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Wanaka, New Zealand
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Additional Info
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
based on 47 reviews
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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