Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: You start this adventure from Bluecliffs Beach. From there you take the Wild South Coast to Port Craig, taking in the abundance of wildlife and scenery. You have two choices of travel, the beach at low tide 5-6 hours, the track 6-7 hours. Both are well signposted and maintained by the Department of Conservation. Accommodation for the first night is a 20 bunk old school house.
Day 2: From Port Craig the track follows an old log tram which is easy going. After two hours you come to the mighty Percyburn viaduct, providing a breathtaking view and two more viaducts Edwinburn and Francisburn. The track continues to the Wairaurahiri River where the Wairaurahiri Hut (and the Waitutu Lodge) is found. This day trip is easy going and takes 4-5 hours, from there starts the Jet Boat trip of a lifetime. Two hours of solid thrills, grade 3 whitewater rapids and rocks. The bush is virgin, the scenery magnificent.
You will travel the full 27 kilometer length of the Wairaurahiri River to Lake Hauroko and onto the jetty where transport can be provided back to Otautau, Tuatapere or your vehicle at Blue Cliffs Car Park.
Duration:
First Days Walking: 5-6 hours (beach), 6-7 hours (inland track)
Second Days Walking: 4-5 hours
Time in jet boat: 1-2 hours
What to bring:
- Lunch
- Good, warm clothing
- Gloves, hat, wet weather gear
We provide:
- Life jackets
- All safety and survival gear
- Storage for packs on jet boat
Conditions:
This is an extreme adventure into mountainous and wild coastal conditions where the weather can change very rapidly. Minimum of 4 seats paid for boat to operate.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Minimum of 4 people needed for trip to go. Boat can carry up to 10 people per trip, but can cater for up to 20 people per day.
$180 per adult
Children under 12 years half price.
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Australia and Oceania
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Boating and Sailing
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