Kelly Range – Styx River area
Located in the West Coast region
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Introduction
This area provides opportunities for experienced trampers and hunters.Find things to do and places to stay Kelly Range – Styx River area
People kayak both the Arahura and Styx Rivers and gain access by walking or flying in by helicopter.
Arahura
Classic grade 4 and 5 technical, steep, medium volume river running. The Arahura is 14 km of the most dynamically and aesthetically satisfying grade 4+ kayaking available in the world!
Styx
The Styx River is steep, technical, varied and similar to the helicopter access trips in the region. Classic ‘read and run’ technical grade 4/4+ whitewater in the first 1.5 km.Classic grade 3 whitewater from there down. Tight lines, fairly steep gradient, short drops which are often close together to form longer sequences.
Contacts
| Paparoa National Park Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 731 1895 |
| paparoavc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 4294 Coast Road Punakaiki RD 1 Runanga 7873 |
| Hours | Visitor centre hours and services |