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.
2018
| Sunday 16 September |
| Sunday 30 September |
| Sunday 14 October |
| Sunday 28 October |
| Sunday 11 November |
| Sunday 25 November |
| Sunday 9 December |
| Sunday 23 December |
| Sunday 30 December |
2019
| Sunday 6 January |
| Sunday 13 January |
| Sunday 20 January |
| Sunday 27 January |
| Sunday 3 February |
| Sunday 10 February |
| Sunday 17 February |
| Monday 18 February |
| Sunday 24 February |
| Sunday 3 March |
| Sunday 10 March |
| Sunday 17 March |
| Sunday 24 March |
| Sunday 31 March |
| Sunday 7 April |
| Sunday 21 April |
| Sunday 5 May |