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Pelorus Eco Adventures – Inflatable Kayak Trips

Barrel on into the Pelorus River

Pelorus bridge Havelock is where the scenes from the dwarfs in barrels was filmed for the second movie The Hobbit.

"I Think my favourite day on set was unquestionably floating down the Pelorus River in barrels' ... "That was way cool, and if they ever make it a tour... Life time pass for me please''  Actor Stephen Hunter.

"We are finally going to put our dwarfes in barrels,it looks like fun, I would do it myself if I wasn't so busydoing other things" Director, Peter Jackson.

Join our experienced and friendly guides on an eye opening and exhilarating adventure down the Pelorus and Wakamarina rivers between Nelson and Blenheim in South Island of New Zealand. 

No experience necessary as the tandem Kayaks are incredibly stable and we supply a full set of safety equipment and dry jackets for those big splashes.

Stunning views of pristine Native forests and crystal clear deep water pools await you as you cascade down dozens of rapids, perfectly spaced to allow time to soak up some of the local history of the past before you are plunging down another.

Whether this is your first time on the water or if you are an experienced kayaker you will find these rivers have a lot to offer; stretches of challenging white water, calm deep pools nested in high canyons, relics and scars of the gold and timber trade scattered along the banks of the winding water ways, waterfalls plummet from sheer cliff faces to plunge into the river alongside your vessel.

Many native birds and the long tailed bats rove the forests in the twilight looking for insects near pelorus bridge; the bats can be seen from November.

Shuttle departs Havelock daily at 1pm 
Bookings Essential: 2 Person Minimum

Around 3 ½ hr Return Trip – Ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an Adult –

Contact Shane or Asha to arrange your trip.

Free Phone: 0800-252-663    www.kayak-newzealand.com ­

Meet, Greet and Gear up: at the Blue Moon Lodge, 48 Main Rd, Havelock.