Distance: 2.9 km (0.3 DOC hours) - Raft, kayak or float - Easy terrain
Altitude: 356m to 380m. Gain: 13m. Loss: 27m . Gradient: 1 deg (Flat)
Skills: - Raft, kayak or swim/float (6/6)
GPX info source: Drawn on map

Rafting / kayaking route down the Waimakariri. The gorge is not navigable on foot.

Class 2 with one borderline 3 when running at typical flows (75-100 cumecs). Flow can be checked at:

https://www.ecan.govt.nz/data/riverflow/sitedetails/66442

Broken River is not obvious from the water - obscured by shingle banks. Count corners to make sure you don't miss it. It joint the Waimakariri just as the 1st railway viaduct becomes visible 2km further downriver.

Created by: Madpom on 2019-05-17. Experienced: 2019-05-09
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