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Mangahao / Mangahao Slalom Site (Mangahao Slalom Site), II-III+

Fri, 2011-07-29 12:11 — Cavey
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Alternate Name: 
Mangahao Slalom Site
Mangahao
Info
Portage?: 
No
Class: 
II-III+
Level: 

Flows when Mangahao Power Station is running, typically mornings and evenings.

Gauge: 

Mangahao Slalom: 06 362 7588 (flow phone, Mangaore Stream - min 15 cumecs) or 06 362 7659 (to talk to somebody at the Power Station)

Length: 
0.5km
Time: 
90 seconds to full day.
Put in: 
directly below power station.
Take out: 
On river left by concrete block exit. Don't miss the take out its a hassle find other good eddies.
Shuttle: 
2 min walk.
Character: 
Tigh and technical, this is a great section for practicing or playing on.
National whitewater Slalom Site. It has gates set up, toilets and flood lights for paddling in the dark! But you need a access card from Bivouac in Palmy to use the toilets or lights.

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