PER PERSON $125 (3 HOUR HIRE PERIOD)
Minimum Age
The minimum age to kayak the Clutha River is 15 years due to the fast moving water.
Water Confidence
Confidence in water is requires for this self guided kayak trip. You will experience grade 1 rapids with flowing water.
Experience Required
Kayaking experience is required due to grade 1 rapids down the river and the unsupervised nature of this self guided trip.
Duration
Your hire period is for 3 hours giving you time to paddle from Wanaka to the Albert town Bridge down the Clutha River.
The Wanaka Wharf 100 Ardmore Street, Wanaka
Please check-in 15 minutes prior to departure at our Lakeland Wanaka beachfront trailer
If there is no availability online and that is the only time you can go, please join the waitlist or get in touch by email or phone and we will do our best to try and let you know of any cancellations or if we can accommodate in any other way.
Do I need to be experienced?
This trip is designed for those who have kayaked before, are pretty fit and enthusiastic about being on the water. This is not suitable for those who have never kayaked before, are nervous in water or can not swim confidently.
How long does this trip take?
Your rental time for your self guided Wanaka to the Clutha kayak is 3 hours. This gives you enough time to paddle from the foreshore of Lake Wanaka down the Clutha River to the Albert Town Bridge. The total trip distance is approx 12km; 7km across Lake Wanaka and 5km down the Clutha River.
What are the age restrictions for self guided Wanaka to the Clutha trip?
This trip does require kayak experience and fitness so the minimum age for all kayakers on this trip is 15 years of age.
Do I need to be able to swim?
Yes this self guided tour is on moving water with small rapids, this increases the chance of capsize so water confidence is a must.
What do I need to bring?
Clothing that can get wet and suitable for the weather, you will most liekly get wet during this self guided tour. You are required to carry a phone is case of emergency.
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