Overnight Taipo

Fra NZD NZ$ 649,00

Lokasjon: Kumara/Jacksons
Produktkode: TAI2DAY

This is a great trip if you're still relatively new to packrafting and want to develop your skills on Class II-III whitewater in a supportive environment. Please note that the accommodation (Mid-Taipo Hut) is a first come, first served non-bookable backcountry hut. As such we cannot guarantee space in the hut for all and will carry camping gear sufficient to accommodate the group if necessary.

Rough Schedule/Timings:

Day 1

9am: Meet Taipo Valley Track Car-Park, introductions and check essentials are packed

9:30am: Start hiking up the Taipo Valley

~12:30-1pm: Lunch by the side of the river whilst hiking

3pm: Arrive at Mid-Taipo hut. Optional afternoon near the hut (depending on hiking time)

6pm: Dinner

Day 2

8am: Breakfast

9am: Paddle safety briefing and launch Taipo River.

12pm: Lunch on the river

1pm: Continue downstream enjoying the beautiful Taipo Gorge

~4pm: Off river, shuttle and debrief/farewell

What's Included

2x lunch, 1x dinner, 1x breakfast - please consult around dietary requirements.

Hut tickets for accommodation.

DOC concession fees.

Small ratios with an experienced and qualified guide familiar with the river. Optional coaching if there are skills you would like to work on, discuss this with your guide.

Optionally Included

Packrafting equipment @$50/per person per day

What to bring

A full packing list will be sent out to people booked on the course but make sure you have the following:

Packraft + Paddle

Whitewater PFD

Whitewater Helmet

Throwbag

Appropriate footwear

Wetsuit or Drysuit

Camp clothes and warm/dry layers

Sleeping Bag and sleeping pad*