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Aerial of the Sawtooth Gorge
Grade II+

Long Weekend — 3 Days

Heli in to Dart Stream and float the last 80 km to the sea

3 Days

Duration

5+ Years

Age

Grade II+

River grade

$1,800 pp

From

The Sawtooth Gorge

The Sawtooth Gorge

Whitewater rapids

Whitewater rapids

Family rafting

Family rafting

Campfire cooking

Campfire cooking

 

View full gallery →

Grade II+Ages 5+Sep – May

The perfect introduction to multi-day rafting. Heli in to Dart Stream over the Seaward Kaikōura Range and float the last 80 km out to the ocean through the Sawtooth Gorge — three leisurely days, no time pressure.

  • Helicopter flight from Clarence to Dart Stream
  • 80 km river journey to the sea
  • Two nights camping on river beaches
  • Relaxed pacing, no downstream time pressure
  • Earthquake geology and landscape interpretation
  • Wildlife — falcons, paradise ducks, eels
  • Same incredible food and guides as the full river journey

Book This Trip

Adult$1,800
Child (16 & under)$1,500
Enquire to Book

Happy to help plan it — get in touch.

Good to know

  • Season: Sep – May
  • Distance: 80 km
  • Nights: 2 camping
  • Access: Helicopter (Clarence)

Other trips

One of the best things you could do for a long weekend, and a fantastic introduction to multi-day wilderness adventures. The river section starts at Dart Stream, reached by helicopter from Clarence over the Seaward Kaikōura Range and down into the beginning of the Sawtooth Gorge. From there we take three leisurely days to float out to the ocean, covering the last 80 km — same food, wine and local knowledge as our longer trips, just without the time pressure.

Suitable for any active person of moderate fitness. Minimum age 5.

  • A very popular family activity — something every age group will enjoy
  • Trampers and climbers who want the wilderness without carrying a pack
  • Tramping clubs, book clubs and community groups from all over New Zealand
  • A stunning way to celebrate — 50th birthdays, anniversaries, reunions
  • Botanists, geologists, birders and photographers — this valley has a lot to offer
  • Kayakers who want to bring non-kayaking friends along for the journey
  • Those who love adventure and campfires but also appreciate wine glasses and wild New Zealand cuisine
  • Spring: higher river flows make on-river days relaxed; nesting birds and snow-capped mountains
  • Summer: lower, warmer water — perfect for swimming; special valley plants in flower
  • Autumn: clear, calm weather; cooling temperatures and stunning colours

Each season offers a different mood. Pick a time that suits your style and enjoy the wilderness.

Day 1
Heli to Dart Stream, into the Sawtooth Gorge

Fly from Clarence over the Seaward Kaikōura Range to the put-in at Dart Stream. Ease into the river and camp on a secluded beach.

Day 2
Through the gorge

A full day through the Sawtooth Gorge and into the lower valley — rapids, geology and big country, at a relaxed pace. Final camp.

Day 3
Float to the ocean

A gentle final day floating the last stretch to the Pacific at the Clarence River mouth, then transfer back.

What’s Included

  • All rafting equipment — rafts, paddles and safety gear
  • All camping equipment — tents, sleeping mats and sleeping bags
  • All meals from lunch on day one to lunch on the final day
  • Experienced river guides and camp crew
  • Transport to the put-in and from the take-out
  • Waterproof bags for personal gear
  • First aid and emergency communication equipment

What to Bring

Essential gear

  • Quick-dry clothing (layers)
  • Thermal layers (top and bottom)
  • Warm fleece or jacket for evenings
  • Rain jacket (waterproof)
  • River shoes (secure footwear)
  • Sunhat and sunglasses with a strap
  • Toiletries (biodegradable)
  • Personal medication
  • Headlamp or torch

Optional items

  • Fishing gear (permit required)
  • Camera (waterproof recommended)
  • Book or journal
  • Binoculars
  • Personal snacks
  • Insect repellent

We’ll provide a detailed packing list once you book.

Important Information

Helicopter access

The helicopter is weather dependent and can occasionally run into departure delays. We’ll keep you posted as your departure approaches.

Experience level

Multi-day trips are more physically demanding than our half-day trips. Be comfortable with:

  • Several hours of paddling each day
  • Camping in remote locations
  • No shower or phone signal for the duration
  • Carrying personal gear to and from the rafts
  • Potentially challenging weather

Swimming ability

Swimming ability is not essential, but all participants need to be aware they may end up in the river.  We begin with a thorough safety briefing which details how to avoid falling out and what to do if you find yourself in the river.  Non swimmers should disclose this to the trip leader so we can do our best to make you feel comfortable.  

Booking & planning

Multi-day trips need advance booking (minimum two weeks, preferably longer) so we can prepare food, organise equipment, check river conditions and confirm DOC permits. Peak season (Dec–Jan) books out early.

Weather dependent

If conditions are unsafe we may postpone or modify your trip. We stay in close contact as your departure date approaches.

Safety certified

  • WorkSafe AAR regulated
  • DOC concession holder
  • NZ Rivers Association member
  • Qualified professional guides

Frequently Asked Questions

None at all — our guides handle everything and teach you as you go. If you’d like, you can even have a turn at guiding a raft under supervision.

Our guides cook fresh, seasonal local food over the campfire — from green-lip mussels and fresh-roast coffee to Marlborough whites. Food really is our thing. We cater GF, DF and vege options with notice.

We provide tents, sleeping mats and sleeping bags. Each night we camp on a secluded river beach — every campsite has its own character.

These are remote wilderness trips — no showers, and no phone signal for the duration. We carry a portable toilet and follow leave-no-trace principles.

Suitable for any active person of moderate fitness, ages 5+. You’ll paddle for several hours a day and help carry personal gear to and from the rafts.

Trips are weather dependent — for safety we may modify or postpone. Where a trip uses helicopter access, that flight is also weather dependent and can occasionally run into departure delays.

Ready to Talk Dates?

This is your river, this is our home. Get in touch and we’ll help you plan it.

Get in Touch
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A helicopter landing at Quail Flat
Grade II+

Heli Rafting — 4 Days

Start your rafting journey with a spectacular flight over the Seward Kaikōura Ranges.

4 Days

Duration

5+ Years

Age

Grade II+

River grade

$2,050 pp

From

Helicopter at Quail Flat

Helicopter at Quail Flat

Rapids in the Sawtooth Gorge

Rapids in the Sawtooth Gorge

A riverside camp

A riverside camp

Campfire cooking

Campfire cooking

 

View full gallery →

Grade II+Ages 5+Sep – May

Fly from Kaikōura over the spectacular Seaward Kaikōura Range and land at Quail Flat.  Here meet your rafts and begin your journey through the open braids deep in Muzzle Station country.   We raft approximately 110kms and remove a lot of the time pressure to get downstream - but still have the opportunity to see much of the stunning country that lies in the Clarence Valley.  A more leisurely pace that suits family groups.  

  • Helicopter flight from Kaikōura Airport
  • Put-in at Quail Flat, deep in Muzzle Station country
  • Roughly 110 km of river
  • Three nights camping on river beaches
  • Grade II+ rapids 
  • Fishing opportunities (permit required)

Book This Trip

Adult$2,050
Child (16 & under)$1,600
Enquire to Book

Happy to help plan it — get in touch.

Good to know

  • Season: Sep – May
  • Distance: 110 km
  • Nights: 3 
  • Access: Helicopter (Kaikōura)

Other trips

A great option for family groups and anyone wanting a more leisurely pace. We begin with a helicopter flight from Kaikōura Airport over the spectacular Seaward Kaikōura Range, landing at Quail Flat. From there we meet our rafts and journey through the open braids deep in Muzzle Station country before entering the Sawtooth Gorge. Covering roughly 110 km, there’s still plenty of time to soak up the Clarence Valley without the pressure of long daily distances.

Suitable for any active person of moderate fitness. Minimum age 5.

  • A very popular family activity — something every age group will enjoy
  • Trampers and climbers who want the wilderness without carrying a pack
  • Tramping clubs, book clubs and community groups from all over New Zealand
  • A stunning way to celebrate — 50th birthdays, anniversaries, reunions
  • Botanists, geologists, birders and photographers — this valley has a lot to offer
  • Kayakers who want to bring non-kayaking friends along for the journey
  • Those who love adventure and campfires but also appreciate wine glasses and wild New Zealand cuisine
  • Spring: higher river flows make on-river days relaxed; nesting birds and snow-capped mountains
  • Summer: lower, warmer water — perfect for swimming; special valley plants in flower
  • Autumn: clear, calm weather; cooling temperatures and stunning colours

Each season offers a different mood. Pick a time that suits your style and enjoy the wilderness.

Day 1
Heli to Quail Flat, into Muzzle Station country

Fly from Kaikōura Airport over the Seaward Kaikōura Range and land at Quail Flat. Meet the rafts and paddle the open braids of Muzzle Station country. First camp on a river beach.

Day 2
Into the Sawtooth Gorge

Enter the Sawtooth Gorge — canyon walls, twisted strata and the most technical, exciting water of the trip. Camp riverside.

Day 3
Gorge to lower valley

Continue through the gorge into the broadening lower valley. Time to swim, fish and explore. Final camp.

Day 4
Out to the sea

The last run down to the Pacific and the Clarence River mouth, then transfer back.

What’s Included

  • All rafting equipment — rafts, paddles and safety gear
  • All camping equipment — tents, sleeping mats and sleeping bags
  • All meals from lunch on day one to lunch on the final day
  • Experienced river guides
  • Transport to the put-in and from the take-out
  • Waterproof bags for personal gear
  • First aid and emergency communication equipment

What to Bring

Essential gear

  • Quick-dry clothing (layers)
  • Thermal layers (top and bottom)
  • Warm fleece or jacket for evenings
  • Rain jacket (waterproof)
  • River shoes (secure footwear, old sneakers are best)
  • Sunhat and sunglasses with a strap
  • Toiletries (biodegradable)
  • Personal medication
  • Headlamp or torch

Optional items

  • Fishing gear (permit required)
  • Camera (waterproof recommended)
  • Book or journal
  • Binoculars
  • Personal snacks
  • Insect repellent

We’ll provide a detailed packing list once you book.

Important Information

Helicopter access

The helicopter is weather dependent and can occasionally run into departure delays. We’ll keep you posted as your departure approaches.

Experience level

Multi-day trips are more physically demanding than our half-day trips. Be comfortable with:

  • Several hours of paddling each day
  • Camping in remote locations
  • No shower or phone signal for the duration
  • Carrying personal gear to and from the rafts
  • Potentially challenging weather

Swimming ability

Swimming ability is not essential, but all participants need to be aware they may end up in the river.  We begin with a thorough safety briefing which details how to avoid falling out and what to do if you find yourself in the river.  Non swimmers should disclose this to the trip leader so we can do our best to make you feel comfortable.  

Booking & planning

Multi-day trips need advance booking (minimum two weeks, preferably longer) so we can prepare food, organise equipment, check river conditions and confirm DOC permits. Peak season (Dec–Jan) books out early.

Weather dependent

If conditions are unsafe we may postpone or modify your trip. We stay in close contact as your departure date approaches.

Safety certified

  • WorkSafe AAR regulated
  • DOC concession holder
  • NZ Rivers Association member
  • Qualified professional guides

Frequently Asked Questions

None at all — our guides handle everything and teach you as you go. If you’d like, you can even have a turn at guiding a raft under supervision.

Our guides cook fresh, seasonal local food over the campfire — from green-lip mussels and fresh-roast coffee to Marlborough whites. Food really is our thing. We cater GF, DF and vege options with notice.

We provide tents, sleeping mats and sleeping bags. Each night we camp on a secluded river beach — every campsite has its own character.

These are remote wilderness trips — no showers, and no phone signal for the duration. We carry a portable toilet and follow leave-no-trace principles.

Suitable for any active person of moderate fitness, ages 5+. You’ll paddle for several hours a day and help carry personal gear to and from the rafts.

Trips are weather dependent — for safety we may modify or postpone. Where a trip uses helicopter access, that flight is also weather dependent and can occasionally run into departure delays.

Ready to Talk Dates?

This is your river, this is our home. Get in touch and we’ll help you plan it.

Get in Touch

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The Clarence River beneath Tapuae-O-Uenuku
Grade II+

The Full River — 5–6 Days

190 km of wilderness from Molesworth Station to the Pacific

5–6 Days

Duration

5+ Years

Age

Grade II+

River grade

$2,250 pp

From

The river beneath Tapuae-O-Uenuku

The river beneath Tapuae-O-Uenuku

Paddlers in the gorge

Paddlers in the gorge

Whitewater rapids

Whitewater rapids

A riverside camp

A riverside camp

 

View full gallery →

Grade II+Ages 5+Sep – May

We begin at 700m above sea level and travel roughly 190 km all the way to the Pacific Ocean.  Along the way explore the open tussock lands of Molesworth Station, three spectacular gorges of twisted rock strata interspersed with unique and open braided river sections.  The highest mountains north of Aoraki (Mt Cook) cast shadows over us, including the peak of Tapuae-o-Uenuku (The Watcher). Drift through remote high country stations, amazing geology and the conservation park Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia (Clarence Reserve) with its establishing bush and ancient great stands of podocarp forest.

Note: Our full river journey is 5 days from September to December and 6 days from January onwards.  This allows for the typically lower (and slower) summer flows and daylight hours shortening as autumn approaches.  

  • Top put in - travel the full length of the river
  • Three spectacular gorges interspersed with open braids
  • Four or five nights camping on secluded river beaches
  • Earthquake geology and uplift features
  • Fishing opportunities (permit required)
  • Wildlife — falcons, paradise ducks, eels
  • Fully catered, locally sourced meals, with ability to cater for all dietary requirements 

Book This Trip

5-Day adult$2,250
6-Day adult$2,350
 
Child (16 & under)$1,700
Enquire to Book

Happy to help plan it — get in touch.

Good to know

  • Season: Sep – May
  • Distance: 190 km
  • Nights: 4–5 camping
  • Access: Road shuttle

Other trips

We travel from deep inland, tucked between the St James and Hanmer ranges, heading north-east toward the Pacific. Along the way: the open tussock lands of Molesworth Station, three spectacular gorges of twisted rock strata, and unique open braided river sections. The highest mountains north of Aoraki / Mt Cook cast their shadows around you, including Tapuae-O-Uenuku — the Watcher.

We drift through remote high country stations, remarkable geology, and the conservation park Ka Whata Tu O Rakihouia (Clarence Reserve), with its re-establishing bush and ancient stands of podocarp forest. Each evening we camp beside the river. Our guides guide by day and cook by the campfire as the sun sets, using seasonal local foods, wine and the seafood that Marlborough and the Kaikōura Coast are known for.

This is your river, this is our home. Let us show you what Aotearoa is made of.

Suitable for any active person of moderate fitness. Minimum age 5.

  • A very popular family activity — something every age group will enjoy
  • Trampers and climbers who want the wilderness without carrying a pack
  • Tramping clubs, book clubs and community groups from all over New Zealand
  • A stunning way to celebrate — 50th birthdays, anniversaries, reunions
  • Botanists, geologists, birders and photographers — this valley has a lot to offer
  • Kayakers who want to bring non-kayaking friends along for the journey
  • Those who love adventure and campfires but also appreciate wine glasses and wild New Zealand cuisine
  • Spring: higher river flows make on-river days relaxed; nesting birds and snow-capped mountains
  • Summer: lower, warmer water — perfect for swimming; special valley plants in flower
  • Autumn: clear, calm weather; cooling temperatures and stunning colours

Each season offers a different mood. Pick a time that suits your style and enjoy the wilderness.

Day 1
Molesworth Station, Acheron confluence to first camp

Meet at our base and transfer to the put-in at the confluence of the Waiau Toa / Clarence and Acheron Rivers, in the heart of Molesworth Station. Launch into open tussock country with wide braided channels. First camp on a river beach.

Day 2
Open high country, into the first gorge

Continue through the open braids of Molesworth, with Tapuae-O-Uenuku overhead, then begin the transition into the first of three spectacular gorges.

Day 3
Gorge country, remote stations and conservation land

Through the heart of the Clarence Reserve — ancient podocarp stands, re-establishing native bush and some of the best geology on the river.

Day 4
Lower valley, Seaward Kaikōura country

The river broadens and the Seaward Kaikōura Range comes into view — uplifted terraces, fault scarps, and more chances for swimming and fishing.

Day 5
To the sea, river mouth and return

The final push to the Pacific. The river meets the sea at the Clarence River mouth, then transfer back to base.

On the 6-day trip we take an extra day — a slower pace with more time to swim, fish, explore side streams or simply savour a favourite camp.

What’s Included

  • All rafting equipment — rafts, paddles and safety gear
  • Wetsuits and appropriate clothing
  • All camping equipment — tents, sleeping mats and sleeping bags
  • All meals from lunch on day one to lunch on the final day
  • Experienced river guides
  • Transport to the put-in and from the take-out
  • Waterproof bags for personal gear
  • First aid and emergency communication equipment

What to Bring

Essential gear

  • Quick-dry clothing (layers)
  • Thermal layers (top and bottom)
  • Warm fleece or jacket for evenings
  • Rain jacket (waterproof)
  • River shoes (secure footwear, old sneakers are best)
  • Sunhat and sunglasses with a strap
  • Toiletries (biodegradable)
  • Personal medication
  • Headlamp or torch

Optional items

  • Fishing gear (permit required)
  • Camera (waterproof recommended)
  • Book or journal
  • Binoculars
  • Personal snacks
  • Insect repellent

We’ll provide a detailed packing list once you book.

Important Information

Experience level

Multi-day trips are more physically demanding than our half-day trips. Be comfortable with:

  • Several hours of paddling each day
  • Camping in remote locations
  • No shower or phone signal for the duration
  • Carrying personal gear to and from the rafts
  • Potentially challenging weather

Booking & planning

Multi-day trips need advance booking (minimum two weeks, preferably longer) so we can prepare food, organise equipment, check river conditions and confirm DOC permits. Peak season (Dec–Jan) books out early.

Weather dependent

If conditions are unsafe we may postpone or modify your trip. We stay in close contact as your departure date approaches.

Safety certified

  • WorkSafe AAR regulated
  • DOC concession holder
  • NZ Rivers Association member
  • Qualified professional guides

Frequently Asked Questions

None at all — our guides handle everything and teach you as you go. If you’d like, you can even have a turn at guiding a raft under supervision.

Our guides cook fresh, seasonal local food over the campfire — from green-lip mussels and fresh-roast coffee to Marlborough whites. Food really is our thing. We cater GF, DF and vege options with notice.

We provide tents, sleeping mats and sleeping bags. Each night we camp on a secluded river beach — every campsite has its own character.

These are remote wilderness trips — no showers, and no phone signal for the duration. We have a well established toileting system and follow leave-no-trace principles.

Suitable for any active person of moderate fitness, ages 5+. You’ll paddle for several hours a day and help carry personal gear to and from the rafts.

Trips are weather dependent — for safety we may modify or postpone. Where a trip uses helicopter access, that flight is also weather dependent and can occasionally run into departure delays.

Ready to Talk Dates?

This is your river, this is our home. Get in touch and we’ll help you plan it.

Get in Touch
Multi-day rafting on the Clarence River
Grade II+

Multi-Day River Expeditions

Wilderness adventures on the Waiau Toa / Clarence River

A wilderness adventure for the whole family

We begin our journey in the heart of the historic Molesworth Station, at the confluence of the Waiau Toa/Clarence and Acheron rivers.  Downstream of this point vehicle access is extremely limited.  Everything we need is carried with us and our river starts its long push to the sea, taking us along for the journey.

Each evening we set up camp beside the river.  Every campsite has a different unique character.  Enjoy the company and knowledge of our guides, who guide by day but also display their cooking skills around the campfire as the sun sets over the distant hills.  

We can't tell you what we will be preparing as it's different each trip.  We want our food to be remembered as one of the highlights of our trips, and wherever possible we use seasonal local foods from the gardens and farms of local producers.  The cuisine that Marlborough and the Kaikōura coast are known for - our wine and seafood - is what we aim to include in our trips.  From freshly roasted local coffee to green lip mussels and Marlborough whites, food is our thing. 

This is your river, this is our home.  Let us show you what Aotearoa is made of. 

The Waiau Toa / Clarence River below the snow-capped peak of Tapuae-O-Uenuku
Surrounded by towering peaks

Beneath Tapuae-O-Uenuku 

A guided raft of paddlers in an open braided section of the Clarence gorge
Three unique gorges

Float through spectacular gorges of twisted rock strata

A raft punching through whitewater rapids in a remote gorge
Grade II+

Fun bouncy grade II rapids through remote backcountry rarely seen by anyone else.

Moody cloud over a braided gorge near the Acheron confluence
The middle of nowhere

Travel through country rarely seen by others

A helicopter landing at Quail Flat among autumn trees
4-Day Heli Rafting

Fly in over the Seaward Kaikōura Range and land at Quail Flat.

Aerial view of the river winding through the Sawtooth Gorge
Great for families 

  

A riverside camp beneath trees beside the Clarence River
Campfire cuisine

Guides by day, chefs by night.  

Meat grilling over the campfire on a multi-day rafting trip
Wilderness camping

Each evening, camp on a secluded river bank

Children smiling in a raft wearing lifejackets on the Clarence River
Ages 5+

A true wilderness journey the whole family can share.

 

3–6 Days

Duration

5+ Years

Age

Grade II+

River grade

$1,800 pp

From

[ Existing “Journey Downstream” slideshow sits here — unchanged ]

Choose Your Expedition

Four ways to experience the river. Tap a trip for the summary.

The full Clarence River beneath Tapuae-O-Uenuku

The Full River — 5–6 Days

Grade II+Ages 5+Sep – May

We begin at 700m above sea level and travel roughly 190 km all the way to the Pacific Ocean.  Along the way explore the open tussock lands of Molesworth Station, three spectacular gorges of twisted rock strata interspersed with unique and open braided river sections.  The highest mountains north of Aoraki (Mt Cook) cast shadows over us, including the peak of Tapuae-o-Uenuku (The Watcher). Drift through remote high country stations, amazing geology and the conservation park Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia (Clarence Reserve) with its establishing bush and ancient great stands of podocarp forest.

  • Start at the Acheron confluence, deep in Molesworth Station
  • 190 km of wilderness river to the sea
  • 4–5 nights camping on secluded river beaches
  • Road shuttle to the put-in
Adult$2,250–$2,350
Child (16 & under)$1,700

Our full river journey from September until December is 5 days.  From January on we change to 6 days to allow for the typically lower river volume and shortening days as the season changes.  

Full trip details →
Helicopter landing at Quail Flat

Heli Rafting — 4 Days

Grade II+Ages 5+Sep – May

We begin by taking a helicopter from Kaikōura over the spectacular Seaward Kaikōura Range and land at Quail Flat.  Here we meet our rafts and begin our journey through the open braids deep in Muzzle Station country, before entering Sawtooth Gorge.  We raft approximately 110kms and remove a lot of the time pressure to get downstream - but still have the opportunity to see much of the stunning country that lies in the Clarence Valley.

  • Helicopter flight from Kaikōura Airport
  • Put-in at Quail Flat — 110 km of river
  • 3 nights camping on river beaches
  • A more leisurely pace — great for families
Adult$2,050
Child (16 & under)$1,600

Helicopter is weather dependent and can occasionally run into departure delays.

Full trip details →
Aerial of the Sawtooth Gorge

Heli rafting — 3 Days

Grade II+Ages 5+Sep – May

The perfect long weekend - We take a helicopter from Clarence, which pops us over the Seaward Kaikōura Range and down to the beginning of Sawtooth Gorge, where we begin our rafting from the Dart Stream.  We take a leisurely three days to float out to the ocean, covering the last 80kms of river.  This is a great trip for families, the time poor or as an introduction to multi-day rafting.

  • Helicopter flight from Clarence to Dart Stream
  • 80 km river journey to the sea
  • 2 nights camping on river beaches
  • Same food, wine and guiding as the longer trips
Adult$1,800
Child (16 & under)$1,500

Helicopter is weather dependent and can occasionally run into departure delays.

Full trip details →
A private group rafting the Clarence

Custom & Private Trips

Grade II+Ages 5+Year-round

Your own private wilderness adventure. With a minimum of six people we can tailor a trip to your group — longer, shorter, self-catered, guide training, or something completely bespoke.

  • Private bookings for groups of 6+
  • Duration and start dates to suit you
  • We cater, or self-cater — your choice
  • Shuttle or helicopter access
PricingPOA

A dedicated custom page is coming soon — for now, get in touch and we’ll build it with you.

Enquire about a custom trip →

What Every Expedition Includes

We provide all rafting gear and any camping gear you may require.  All the kitchen and dining supplies are carried for the group - all you need to sort is yourself!  A complete client gear list will be sent to you after booking.   

Included on every trip

  • All rafting & safety equipment
  • All camping gear — tents, mats, sleeping bags, dry bags
  • All meals from lunch day one to lunch on the final day
  • Experienced river guides 
  • Transport to the put-in and from the take-out
  • First aid and emergency communications

Good to know

  • Suitable for active people of moderate fitness, ages 5+
  • Remote wilderness: no shower or phone signal
  • Advance booking essential (min 2 weeks; peak season earlier)
  • Weather dependent — we stay in close contact before departure

Plan Your Multi-Day Adventure

 Get in touch to talk through dates, group size and the right trip for you.

Get in Touch
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