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Fat Boy Cruisers

We took the ‘Fat Boy Cruiser’ e-bikes for a ride up a track nearby. They were so comfortable it was... read more

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Kayaking

Had the most amazing time they were super lovely and helpful sorting stuff out. Highly recommend... read more

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Reviewed 20 March 2018 via mobile

The river is tailor made for what is a totally counter intuitive idea that you paddle upstream to a section above rapids and then enjoy them on the way down. Best avoided by TripAdvisor clients who aren’t so familiar with the laws of gravity! But for everyone else, I thoroughly recommend as a great way to discover the joys of paddling your own boat, and on the way down learning about fluid mechanics! Delightful service from the gentleman who runs the place. The only thing that made a stop over in Punakaiki worthwhile in my view.

Date of experience: March 2018
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Reviewed 8 March 2018 via mobile

This was the best activity we did on the west coast, although it may have been helped by the wonderful weather in stark contrast to earlier days of foul weather. Informative and friendly owner who kitted us out with everything we needed - wet suit type shorts and shoes plus life jackets and containers for our phones etc. We headed up river, knowing it was full of water and obstacles after recent storms. Huge fun and much more tricky than we expected - we had to work out how to navigate upriver as well as down - but it all felt safe. The scenery is magnificent so the trick is to keep paddling rather than be too distracted by the views. And so nice to do something like this alone, rather than in a group or with a guide.

Date of experience: March 2018
Thank LMSP
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Reviewed 28 January 2018

The scenery was fantastic and the river clear and cool perfect for a summers day. This is not your classic canoe trip as you will need to drag canoes up the rapids then get back in for the flat bits, but this all adds to the fun. Once you have had enough of this you just turn around and canoe down, depending on river level you may need to portage even on the way down. Wetsuits and life jackets all provided and of good quality. The river is very straight forward, with you only have to avoid the odd tree in the river. Its fun to go at your own speed and not have a guide around.

Date of experience: January 2018
Thank Gary L
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Reviewed 15 January 2018 via mobile

Excellent value for kayaking up a simply beautiful river. When we went, there wasn't much water in the river forcing is to walk some sections, the weather was cloudy, and yet myself and the friends I went with still had an amazing time here. All gear provided, and a beautiful place for it.

Date of experience: January 2018
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Reviewed 15 January 2018

Fantastic time on the river with my Daughter and Grand daughters,had a great time,had a swim,thanks Ken for your helpful tips.amazing scenery,stunning day.

Date of experience: January 2018
Thank Lorraine R
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