Rangitikei River Packrafting 

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Date: 2-4 December 2022.
Trip type: Packraft Grade 2.
Location: Rangitikei River (Omatane to Mangarere).
Author: Aimee P.
Trampers: Paddlers: Aimee, AJ, Tony, Jenny, Jon, James, Emily and Anne.

A club packraft trip down the grade 1 and 2 sections of the Rangitikei River. Perfect conditions. 51 cumecs on Saturday, 40 on Sunday. Sunny and no wind!

Trip leader AJ enjoys a very civilised start to the day (one of the perks of staying at Awastone). Credit: Aimee
Getting boats blown up and putting in at the Gravel Pit on day 1. Credit: Anne
After a very long hot safety briefing, we were underway at last! 51 cumecs. Credit: Aimee
Floating under the North Rangitikei Viaduct. Credit: Anne
Jenny joining Aimee in the eddy. Credit: Aimee
What’s around the next corner? Credit: Aimee
How many packrafts can you fit in the Mangawharariki creek? At least 8. Credit: Aimee
AJ leads us up as far as we can go. Credit: Aimee
Escaping back into the main river. Credit: Aimee
Emily and the South Rangitikei Viaduct. Credit: Aimee
Below Awastone we race to be first into the free shower! Credit: Anne
Anne getting a free shower. Credit: Emily
After putting in at Omatane on day 2, it was a relaxing float down a new bit of river. Credit: Anne
More lazy floating on the Omatane section. Credit: Aimee
Snack stop on day 2. Credit: Anne
Finding some cubby holes to hide in along the way. Credit: Aimee
Anne bouncing along some waves after the Gravel Pit. Credit: Aimee
Eddy practice on day 2, when the river was closer to 40 cumecs. Credit: Anne
Ferry glide practice on day 2. Credit: Anne
Big slip little packraft. Credit: Aimee