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Kayak New Zealand's Rivers with Otter Bar

Kayaking the Perth River, NZ. Photo by Jason Arbetter.

New Zealand is a magical country where mountains drop steeply into the ocean and crystal-clear whitewater rivers wind through sculpted rock canyons. The country holds an incredible array of rivers for kayakers of all skill levels and we have a custom trip that takes you to the best of it.

For the third consecutive year, Otter Bar is offering two 11 day guided kayak trips to the South Island of New Zealand.

Whether you're a class 2-3 boater or a 3-4 paddler wanting to run new rivers and improve your skills, we have it all for you.  Our guides will put you on sections of magnificent rivers that match your skills.

Intermediate Trip (Class 2-3)

This trip is geared towards intermediate paddlers, comfortable on class 2-3 water, who want to improve their class 3 whitewater skills. 

Advanced Trip (Class 3-4)

This trip is for more advanced paddlers who are looking to strengthen their skills on New Zealand's awesome class 3-4 water.

Whataroa River, NZ.  Photo by Jason Arbetter.Trip Basics

Dates: Intermediate -  January 16-26, 2009 (class 2-3 trip); Advanced - January 30-February 9, 2009 (class 3-4 trip).

Cost: $2495 - includes boat rental, all in-country transportation, lodging, first-rate instruction and guiding, light breakfast and lunch, helicopter shuttles (weather permitting), pick up/drop off at the Christchurch airport or local hotel.  Does not include air fare to New Zealand or dinners.

For more information and a detailed itinerary please see our New Zealand Kayak Trip Details page.

All New Zealand photos on this page are by Jason Arbetter & Traycee Bowerman.

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