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Canyon Kayak Tour: Waikato River Adventure
5.0
4 Ratings
396 Horahora Road
Join a guided daytime kayak tour along the Waikato River. Discover the history of the submerged village while relishing the tranquility of the water. Leisurely paddle up the Pokaiwhenua Stream and navigate through the canyon, sculpted by water over centuries.
Join a guided daytime kayak tour along the Waikato River. Discover the history of the submerged village while relishing the tranquility of the water. Leisurely paddle up the Pokaiwhenua Stream and navigate through the canyon, sculpted by water over centuries.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Pokaiwhenua Stream - Embark on a peaceful, family-friendly journey as you leisurely paddle up the Pokaiwhenua Stream, navigating through a breathtaking canyon sculpted by water over centuries, and glide over the submerged Horahora village.
This guided kayak excursion starts at our base on Horahora Road, where you will paddle along the southern…
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Pokaiwhenua Stream - Embark on a peaceful, family-friendly journey as you leisurely paddle up the Pokaiwhenua Stream, navigating through a breathtaking canyon sculpted by water over centuries, and glide over the submerged Horahora village.
This guided kayak excursion starts at our base on Horahora Road, where you will paddle along the southern shore of Lake Karāpiro, passing over the submerged village and power station that once supplied electricity to the early Waihi goldfields.
Relish the tranquility as your guide shares the unique history of Horahora, before entering the canyon where ferns and trees hang above, and the melody of birdsong fills the air.
What's Included
- Splash proof gear, wet shoes, dry bags, and PFDs provided
- English-speaking guide
- Splash proof gear, wet shoes, dry bags, and PFDs provided
- English-speaking guide
Location
396 Horahora Road
Horahora Road
Please drive to the end of the Cul-de-sac and turn around and park on the grass on the left. You will see our signs across the large grass space. Walk over and come up to our office.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Bruce_d
Feb 10, 2025
This is not a big fancy... - This is not a big fancy tour company. This has the feel of a family run operation with all the personnel touch you’d expect. We were a little disappointed when we first arrived because it looked like we were kayaking on a big lake. We did launched from there. Then paddled for a bit, with the guide sharing some history about the place. Then we turned up a tributary. It wasn’t long g before we were paddling through an amazing, lush canyon. Our fears were put to rest.
There was a wide range in the kayaking experience in the group. The guides did a masterful and professional job making it enjoyable for all.
I’d recommend this to anyone looking for magical adventure.
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Wizzywizz
Jan 3, 2025
Excellent! - Fun kayak tour, friendly informative guides, excellent equipment and suitable for a whole range of experience and skill levels, not too challenging for young kids or beginners. We’ll be back for another.
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Travel00784361625
Jan 2, 2025
Outstanding tour - Riverside Adventures Waikato is the real deal! A professional and friendly company who go the extra mile to give you a great experience. We did the daytime canyon kayak tour with our 6 and 7 year olds. A perfect 3 hours on the water. Everything from the booking process, communication, guide knowledge of the area, equipment quality, group size was perfect. The canyon itself is beautiful. Well worth the money you pay. We will definitely be back when the kids are old enough to do the night time glow worm tour.
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Grillanz
Dec 29, 2024
Highly recommended - We had a great time and learned lots about the history of the place, flora and fauna. The canyon is magical and a special activity to share with family. Well organised and fun.
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