The Arahura and Styx valleys are popular areas for tramping and hunting. The main access in both valleys is via benched formations constructed during the early gold mining days.
The Taipo Valley is often travelled as part of a popular route from the Waimakariri River via Harman Pass. This guide describes the route from SH73 to Harman Pass only.
Duration:2 days
Difficulty:Expert
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Learn about hunting deer and chamois in the Taipo area.
Species:Chamois, Deer - Red
Kayaking and canoeing
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.