Whitewater & River Kayaking the Karamea River

Paddle some of the best whitewater and river kayaking in the world, in the Karamea River, while taking in some of the stunning scenery of this awesome river, defined by large boulders and steep granite walls.

Whitewater & river kayaking the Karamea River boasts some of the most challenging white water rapids reaching Grade 5 many places. The named rapids include Greys Maze, Ass-Kicker, Growler, Scare Case and the wildest rapid of the trip, the 400m long Holy Shit!

This is for the truly experienced kayaker!

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Customised Heli-Whitewater & Heli-River Kayaking Trips

Karamea Heli-Kayaking offers private, customised heli-kayaking transfers. We arrange to take you and your kayak up into the heights of the Karamea Gorge, where you'll begin your descent of the mighty Karamea River - exclusive terrain that can only be accessed by helicopter.