You’ll find one of New Zealand’s best stretches of accessible white water on the Wairoa River, above State Highway 29. Access to the river is open to everyone, free of charge.
Please note, the river is grade five - exceedingly difficult with long and violent rapids. Safety on the water is your own responsibility, so suitable skills and preparation is vital. If in doubt, contact the Kaimai Canoe Club.
Here are the upcoming dates for releasing recreational flow:
On the following dates, a flow of 15 cumecs is due to be released, between 10.00am to 4.00pm.
2019
| Sunday 29 September |
| Sunday 13 October |
| Sunday 27 October |
| Sunday 10 November |
| Sunday 24 November |
| Sunday 8 December |
| Sunday 15 December |
| Sunday 22 December |
| Sunday 29 December |
2020
| Sunday 5 January |
| Sunday 12 January |
| Sunday 19 January |
| Sunday 26 January |
| Sunday 2 February |
| Sunday 9 February |
| Saturday 15 February |
| Sunday 16 February |
| Sunday 23 February |
| Sunday 1 March |
| Sunday 8 March |
| Sunday 15 March |
| Sunday 22 March |
| Sunday 29 March |
| Sunday 5 April |
| Sunday 19 April |
| Sunday 3 May |