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Arnold / Kaimata to Kokiri, II

Wed, 2006-05-17 21:58 — jonathan
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Arnold
Info
Portage?: 
No
Class: 
II
Level: 
Above 35 cumecs
Gauge: 
Visual
Length: 
5km
Gradient: 
10m/km
Time: 
1-2 hours
Put in: 
Power station at Kaimata
Take out: 
Road bridge at Kokiri
Shuttle: 
4km
Character: 
Warm, single braid, fun
Hot tip: 
Fight to save it from hydro electric schemes

The Arnold River drains from Lake Brunner, inland of Greymouth, and is a fantastic, mellow run ideal for after work or on a relaxing weekend.

The river flows quite quickly down a steady gradient with some great surf waves, rock splats and single channel rapids. The river is used extensively by locals, the local high school and Tai Poutini polytech for teaching their outdoor rec students. It is always warm, and offers a fantastic venue, the only decent one on the Coast!, for teaching beginners. Watch out for the willow trees.

To get to the put-in; drive towards Reefton from Greymouth. Turn right at Stillwater and drive for about 6km to the signposted road on the left to the power station. Put in either down the grassy ramp to the right of the power station, or down the small gravel track that branches off to the right.

To get to the take-out; drive about 4km back towards Stillwater to the Kokiri freezing works on the right hand side. Turn to the right and park at the bridge.

Fill: 
89%
Credits: 
Glenn Murdoch
History: 
The Arnold is currently under serious threat from hydro development. The NZRCA is actively working to protect this river resource.
No incidents reported.

Disclaimer

Canoeing and kayaking are activities with inherent risks. Whitewater NZ takes no responsibility for the accuracy of this guide, nor for any risks or dangers that canoeists or kayakers may encounter. Any users should fully research the current river conditions and ensure they are fully equipped and have the appropriate skills, before embarking on any river trip, per Whitewater NZ Code of Practice. While every effort is made to ensure that details are correct, it is possible that this information is no longer accurate. If you find discrepancies or errors, please let us know at guide@rivers.org.nz.