Thread: 13' raft on Nelson area rivers

Maruia River.Launch @ Boundary Rd bridge public access.short grade one 3-4 mile run down ,pull out on private land on T.R.
.@ northern foot off Shenandoah saddle.Good fishing for Browns & easy hunting for reds,pigs on T.L.on DOC block with good suitable river terraces for o/nite tent camping.A good trip as a newbie for the family.Once gaining experience then upper Matakitaki grade two @ Murch.Launch @ Glenroy confluence down to 'The Six Mile ' below the earthquake rapid.No Doc hunting but,access to private land hunting goats and reds and fishing for Browns.Then the 3-6 day grade 3 Clarence Rvr.Launch Acheron junction,pull out @ Wai Toa bridge,both public access,with Doc huts located @ one day intervals along the route on river bank.Hunting Doc goats,reds,pigs,chammy,trout.flow needs to be above 18 cumecs @ the Jollies gauge when departing.All the above require the logistics of vehicle/trailer retrieval & relocation to the pull out spot