New Zealand Rafting Trips (Multi-Day)

Clarence River Journey (Grade 2-3)
Grey River Multi Day Raft Trip (Grade 2-3)
Waiau River Multi Day Raft Trip (Grade 2-3)
Landsborough River Multi Day Raft Trip (Grade 3-4)
Waiatoto River Multi Day Raft Trip (Grade 2-3)

Landsborough River Multi Day Raft Trip (Grade 3-4)

The Landsborough is a wonderfully appealing family rafting trip due to the ease of being able to walk any of the major rapids. This classic multi-day rafting trip follows the Landsborough River for 70km through the gorges and flats of the remote and mysterious south west of the South Island.

From the edge of the Mount Cook National Park to the Haast River, the mountains, beech forests, house-size boulders and alpine-fed crystal waters provide utterly magnificent scenery and a rafting experience that is almost incomparable.

This New Zealand rafting trip includes a remarkable scenic flight into the headwaters of the river. The flight departure point for the trip is Clark Bluff, Landsborough Station. Clark Bluff is approx 1 hour drive from Makarora or Haast on the Haast highway. We highly recommend that the night before Day 1 is spent at either of these delightful destinations.

Rapids vary greatly from insignificant Grade 2 to Grade 4, which require good manoeuvring and team work. The more challenging rapids may be walked if you wish.

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1
Fly from Clark Bluff, Landsborough Station in the morning and then relax and enjoy the surroundings. Set up camp in the afternoon ready for Day 2.

Day 2
A fantastic day (about five hours) on the river to Harper Bluff camp. We run gentle rapids to exciting Grade 4s that although easily manageable can be walked if you'd prefer. Plenty of time for sight-seeing, snacks and lunch stops. More fun at the end in the shape of a sandy beach and torque-blue pool; amazing!

Day 3
A meandering three hours just to absorb the magic of the scenery and enjoy every moment of this unforgettable trip in Godzone before reaching the take out point.

Safe, Secure and Special

Hidden Valleys always runs a minimum of 2 rafts and 3 guides for safety. If the river is high the grades may be higher than usual. We monitor them constantly.
Guides are fully licensed and chosen for their skills and experience.
Hidden Valleys provides wet suit, life jacket, spray jacket, helmet, booties, eating utensils, camping equipment and dry bags for your personal gear.
We also provide hearty and delicious camp meals to ensure you have plenty of energy.
You will be provided with a full list of equipment that you will need to bring.
The flight into the river may be by fixed wing or helicopter. It is of reasonable length and dependent on weather. Cost is subject to change in the event that weather conditions require extra flying time.

Prices

3 day trip - $1350
Walk in - $1150

Departure Dates

Season from October to start of April. Please enquire for more detail.

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