Packrafting the Hokitika Gorge | New Zealand

Hokitika Gorge is one of the West Coast’s most instantly recognisable scenes and a true photogenic gem — brilliant turquoise water fringed with stark white limestone cliffs and lush green rainforest. Located 30 KM (30 minutes) from the Hokitika township, we hike 2-3 hours up the Whitcombe Valley to Rapid Creek Hut. From there, we get suited up and enjoy a beautiful 2-3 hour paddle down the Hokitika River and finish with a beautiful float through the stunning Hokitika Gorge. A true wild and rugged West Coast adventure.

Dated completed: December 2022
Duration: ~ 6 hours

More info on the trip:
- https://www.packraftingtrips.nz/hokit...
- https://westcoast.co.nz/visit/discove...
- https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-rec...

All music licensed by Musicbed, try a free month here - https://www.musicbed.com/invite/kcEgg
- Heard You by the River by Sad Moses
- Guardians (S.E. Bastian Remix) by Roary
- Low Tide by Stan Forebee
- Sail Away by Lone Waves
- One Moment With You by Lockton
- Elevate feat. Inola by Young Collective

Timestamps:
00:00 - Hiking up the valley
04:07 - The cable car
07:36 - Rapid Creek Hut
08:36 - Packrafting
13:28 - Hokitika Gorge