Create your own schedule!

Sample Itinerary:

Day 1 Arrive Christchurch or Nelson. Drive to Murchison.
Days 2-5 Kayak course around Murchison.
Day 6 Rest day!!
Day 7-9 Paddle rest of rivers around Murchison not covered on course. Evening drive to "Last Resort" in Karamea.
Day 10 Helicopter trip on Mohikunui river. Grade 3/4.
Day 11 Helicopter Trip on Karamea river. Grade 4+.
Day 12 Upper Grey river.
Day 13 Helicopter trip Perth river. Grade 4.
Day 14 Hurunui River. Grade 3.
Day 15 drive to Christchurch.

Cost for this trip: (in $NZ)

- Days 1-9: $175 per day for (day 6 is free!) Cost includes instruction, accommodation in Murchison, video, pool, boats, transport. sub-total $1400.
- Days 10-15: $195 per day. Cost includes above + accommodation in Backpacker hostels. sub-total $1170
- Food: - I suggest a kitty/pool system starting @ $300 per head which may need topping up depending on how often you want to eat out.
- Helicopters: - $600 per head. This gives me a bit of leeway for 2004/05 prices and I would like the option of taking in a second guide depending on your form, river flows, weather etc.
- Variables I have forgotten:- permits, hot pools, 2004/05 prices of accommodation, gas etc. $200 per head.
- Nicely calculated to give a grand Total of $NZ 3670. This price is an estimate and will vary considerably if A.) you eat a lot. B.) We don't fly anywhere because of floods, bad weather etc. C.) You decide to stay in the Christchurch Hilton!
- Estimates based on a 1:4 instructor/client ratio This gives a $US price at current exchange rates (May 21, 2004) of $2422 per person ex Christchurch.

These prices include NZ Goods and Service Tax of 12.5%. We accept Visa/ Mastercard for deposits and payment.

If you want a different schedule, easier water, harder water, more helicopter trips, fewer helicopter trips... we can plan accordingly.