After last February's success we are planning another two-week Kiwi adventure for February 2002. This will be for a small group of intermediate and advanced kayakers keen to paddle some great wilderness whitewater. New Zealand has an unequalled variety of rivers. Our aim is to make some of these excellent rivers the major focus of our trip. The most exciting thing to have happened to NZ paddling in recent years is the opening up of numerous fine new runs via helicopter access.
Helicopters are the ultimate shuttle vehicle, adding a timely adrenaline boost before paddling.
The scenery during these flights and on the rivers is outstanding. Drive to Murchison . We will be collected from Christchurch Airport by our guides, who will drive us to our local hotel. After much needed sleep and a good breakfast we head off to our first river, the Hurunui. Lunch on the riverbank then a drive to Murchison and the superb Buller.