2 day Mohaka (Middle Mohaka)

Mohaka river rapids

Difficulty –

Bumpy and Fun

We also run a 2 day Middle Mohaka trip–the rapids are larger (grade2-4) than on the upper section (The Gap, Humpty Dumpty and of course the The Hoe Drop), and the scenery also spectacular.

 Day One - meet at DeBretts Holiday Park in Taupo and then drive by bust to Fishermans bend on the Mohaka river. Inflate rafts and pack gear, and paddle the rafts down easy rapids and past the spectacular "organ pipes" to day one campsite. There's plenty of space to pitch a tent, and even have a game of cricket!

Day Two - the action increases as the river narrows and the rapids get bigger. Lunch on the way and takeout mid afternoon and drive back to Taupo. Arrive Taupo 4pm.

Clothing: Consider your clothing in two parts—Firstly, what you will wear canoeing and secondly, what you will need in camp. Also work on the assumption that your canoeing clothes will get wet so you must have a dry change for campwear.

Canoeing Clothes: Swimwear. Sandshoes, sandals or wetsuit booties. Shorts. Sunhat. Woolen or polypropylene top. Waterproof lightweight jacket or parka. Windproof leggings (optional). Woolen socks. Tracksuit or polypro pants (not jeans). Light gloves (for warmth or blisters)

Camping Clothes: Comfortable shoes. Complete change of warm clothes. Spare lightweight top. Warm socks. Towels (2 small). Warm hat (depending on time of year)

Footwear: We advise everyone to wear something on his or her feet at all times. There will be occasions when you will need to step out of your canoe into river shallows. In these slippery conditions sandshoes or sandals are better than jandals.

Miscellaneous Items:  Sleeping bag. Extra Snacks. Sunglasses (with strap). Torch. Insect repellent. Suncreen. Camera (with spare film). Plastic bags/rubbish bags. Umbrella (optional). Water bottle. Book or other reading material. First Aid Kit. Spare rope. Personal medication (if required). Other personal items.

Depart Taupo Saturday* am, October to May

Price: Adult/$425, Child/$305

Trip Dates and Group Discounts: With a family of 2 adults and 3 children the third child pays 20% of the child rate

Group concessions are available.

 

* Trip start dates are a guideline only–with groups we can start a trip to suit you. We also run extra trips between Christmas and New Year and in early January.