King River Whitewater Adventure Rafting (5 Hours)
- Durata: 5 Ore
- Locatie: Cheshunt
A moderately challenging full day white water kayak trip in an accessible but wilderness feel location on the upper King Valley. Great scenery and numerous grade one and grade two plus some grade three rapids to thrill you. We begin this adventure with some basic paddle skills on flat water, watching for your level of experience and adjusting our coaching as appropriate. From there we travel along the spectacular King River where you will learn a range of introductory white water paddling skills.
Normally conducted in early spring and late autumn when the river levels are higher. You will experience an enjoyable and exciting 4.5 to 5 hours white water rafting adventure starting at the Lake William Hovell Pondage and following the river down to the pull-out area, where we will have parked our cars. We experience over 25 grade one, two and three rapids and the river travels through some spectacular scenery. Suitable 15 years and older with a moderate level of fitness.- Days: Selected weekends, summer school holidays or by arrangement
- Times: By arrangement; Normally starts at 9am (will confirm by the leader before the tour)
- Location: near Cheshunt in the King River valley
- Age Guide: suitable for 15 years plus, participants should be competent swimmers. The rapids are not deep water and you are wearing a lifejacket, but you must be comfortable with rapids and moving water in case you fall in.This adventure offers enjoyable and achievable kayaking with grade 1, 2 and 3 rapids suitable for participants that are up to a challenge. Participants need a moderate to high level of fitness for this activity
- Price Guide: $250pp for advertised adventures, or book a private tour with us.
- Crafts we use for the trip: Inflatable two-person sports rafts and a self-guided 12-foot white water raft for up to 5 persons. Single-person packrafts are also available.
- What's Included: Two leaders, all safety equipment (helmet, lifejacket etc), rafts and paddles.
- Meeting Place: Near the toilet block and Cheshunt Public Hall -opposite Cheshunt General Store
- What to Bring/Wear:
-closed-toe footwear (runners, boots, river shoes, beach shoes; NOT sports sandals with open toe)
- Bathers(underneath), shorts and a T-shirt or top depending on the weather. Some participants prefer to wear a wetsuit - recommended for those of slight build.
-Towel, warm clothing and a spare change of clothes
-sunscreen, water, lunch and snacks
- Personal items, eg. Personal medication
