 In the traditions of our early explorers we follow the route of ‘Te Ara Pounamu’ - the greenstone pathway. This is part of the trail used by ancient Maori greenstone traders on their way to the West Coast jade fields. Choose from taking a fun journey on the unique Maori outrigger canoe or relax in the inflatable jungle boats. For those individual sprits paddle your own dugout canoe through the rainforest with your guide.
Drift quietly down the Arnold River for about one and a half hours where you are given natural history, Maori and ecology interpretation. The whole trip from Greymouth return is about 3 hours. This gentle trip through some of the worlds most hauntingly beautiful rainforest scenery teaches you how we preserve the delicate balance between one of natures oldest ecosystems and today’s modern use of this environment. Here you can experience absolute silence which is only broken by the occasional birdcall.
The waters are tinged with tannin from the rainforest giving you an eerie feeling of timelessness and spirituality. You will leave with a sense of rejuvenation from your visit with nature today. Enjoy a cup of Manuka Bush tea, glass of wine or fruit juice as you learn about the life and legends of the native Maori People and take home a piece of traditional flax weaving that we teach you to do during the flax weaving school we hold during the cruise. |
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