JBNZ Rivers Information 2014

RIVERS INFORMATION

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RIVER INFORMATION

WARNING: The following information might not necessarily be true and correct due to the impending settlement of District Plans. If in unfamiliar areas please contact River Officer or Chairperson for that area.

Where District Plans permit, temporary upliftings can be obtained - please contact the branch covering the area you wish to boat and they will send a request to National for you.

The river information describes all rivers in New Zealand which are likely to be jet boatable. It is necessary to have gained an uplifting of regulations or by-laws to allow jet boats to proceed at speeds greater than 5 knots (9.265 km/h). Where this applies Gazette detail is noted and the affected area described. At the base of each page the relevant parts of the Water Recreation Regulations are printed out. It is necessary for members to aquaint themselves with the law and understand that ‘no uplifting’ means that no jet boating is allowed on the described river at a proper speed (speed through the water) greater than 5 knots.

Where the description "no uplifting" is displayed, branches have not yet acted successfully to achieve legal boating. Jet boating in such waters is therefore discouraged by the Jet Boating New Zealand.

Please read descriptions and uplifting notes with care as the descriptions can cover more area than is uplifted.

The River Officers of each Branch and of the National Executive maintain continuing efforts to obtain more permanent upliftings.

RIVER CLASSIFICATION Class 1/shingle/braided/135m/38km.

Explanation: Class 1. Easy boating/suitable for beginners/family boating.

Class 2. More advanced boating/comfortable after 1 season.

Class 3. Difficult/adventure/skill required/families not recommended.

Class 4. Unlikely to be boated/lack of flow/obstructions.

135m. (Altitude at start of section. ) 38km. (Length of section.)

NORTHERN DISTRICTS

“Treat every river as having aquatic pests and “Check, Clean, Dry all equipment before entering other waterways”.

River

Regulations uplifted

Description of Limits

HAPARAPARA (no uplifting) Class 3/shingle/320m/35km. Launching: Bridge.

KAITUNA Only from the Mangowera stream confluence downstream to the boat ramp at Bell Road

Gazetted inland harbour under Tauranga District B-law.

SECTION 1: Upper reaches to Maungarangi Bridge. Class 2/narrow/trees/stumps/90m/10km. Commercial jet boat tours on this section. SECTION 2: Maungarangi Bridge to sea. Class 1/weed/stumps/mud/60m/20km. Launching: Bells Road, good ramp.

KAUAERANGA P1507 6/5/82 Mangarahu confluence to map ref. 37°9.6’s, 175°33.9+'E SECTION 1: Map ref. to sea. Rocks/tidal/logs. Class 3/38m/12km. Launching: Main Road bridge south of Thames.

MOTU P1546 17/5/79 Source to main highway bridge.

SECTION 1: Te Kahika to White Rapid. Class 3/remote/boulders/rapids/100m/26km. SECTION 2: White rapid to sea.

Class 2/boulders/rapids/60m/28km. Launching: S.H.35 bridge with 4WD. OHINEMURI (no uplifting) SECTION 1: Karangahake to Waihou Junction. Mud/meandering/tidal. Class 1/12m/16km. Unboatable above Karangahake.

OTARA (no uplifting) Class 2/shingle/shallows/willows. Boatable approx. 20km. Launching: Opotiki concrete ramp.

Maritime Transport Act, Maritime Rules Part 91, Navigation Safety Rules Section 6 (1) no person may, without reasonable excuse, propel or navigate a vessel (including a vessel towing a person or an object) at a proper speed exceeding 5 knots (a) within 50 metres of any other vessel, raft, or person in the water; or (b) within 200 metres of the shore or of any structure these regulations are to be used in conjunction with Part 22 The Collision Prevention Rules.

Gazetted upliftings of Water Recreation Regulations(as previously noted in your year books) have been saved under Maritime Rules Part 91, Section 22, Savings.

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NORTHERN DISTRICTS

Regulations uplifted

Description of Limits

PIAKO (no uplifting) SECTION 1: Morrinsville to Tahuna. Trees/stumps/needs good flow. Class 3/30m/20km. SECTION 2: Tahuna to sea. Mud/ meandering/tidal. Class 1/10m/49km. Launching: Pipiroa, Kerepehi and Maukori Road (4 wheel drive).

RANGITAIKI P1546 17/5/79 Source to main highway bridge.

SECTION 1: Murupara to Aniwhenua Lake (Hydro dam). Class 2/Willow trees/limited visibility 180m/25km. Launching: Aniwhenua Hydro Lake. Concrete ramp. SECTION 2: Aniwhenua Falls (Hydro outlet) to Matahina Dam. Class 2/gorgey/ rapids/boulders/overhanging willows/limited visibility. Watch for tour boat operators on this section. Big rapids at top of section. 130m/25km. Launching: Matahina Hydro Lake. Concrete ramp. SECTION 3: Matahina Outlet to sea. Class 1/ logs/stumps/meandering/30m/23km. Launching: River mouth at Thornton concrete ramp.

RUAKOKORE P1546 17/5/79 Source to sea.

Class 2 shingle/braided/needs good flow/180m/57km. Waikura River to sea. Class 3/shingle/shallows/ boulders/160m/15km. Launching: H.W. 35 Bridge.

TARAWERA P1181 12/4/84 Uplifted source to main highway bridge.

SECTION 1: Tarawera Falls to Kawerau Township. Class 3/rapids/boulders/rocks/80m/10km. Launching: at Tasman Pulp and Paper (permission Tasman Forestry). SECTION 2: Kawerau Bridge to Bridge S.H.30. Class 2/submerged logs/willow trees/stumps/heavily polluted 35m/6km. SECTION 3: Bridge S.H.30 to sea. Class 1/submerged logs/stumps/meandering/ heavily polluted 25m/16km. Launching: Metal ramp at river mouth.

WAIAPU P1546 17/5/79 Source to sea.

Class 1/shingle/braided/shallows/56m/28km.

WAIHOU P1546 17/5/79 Source to sea.

SECTION 1: Okorire to Okauia. Narrow/gorgey/rocks. Class 2/120m/33km. 5 knot speed restriction applies from Okorire to State Highway 29 Bridge. SECTION 2: Okauia to sea. Mud/meandering/tidal. Class 1/27m/122km. Launching: Kopu Thames side through rubbish tip (near bridge on Main Road) shingle. Turua - Full metal ramp. Netherton -10km north of Paeroa metal, steep. Te Aroha -concrete. Puke Bridge - 2km north Paeroa, metal.

WAIKATO Launching at end of River Road [off Broadlands Road]. Must ring Rapid Jets on 0800 727 137 before running this section of river. Observe 5 knots around launching ramp area.

P1204 30/3/86 Refer MD16002. (the elbow Tuakau)

P2016 26/9/74 5 furlong radius arc (Ngaruawahia Ski Club).

P3791 22/9/88 Ferguson Br. to northern boundary Lake Rd except 600m

upstream to 200m downstream of Grantham Boat Ramp

Ferguson Br. to northern boundary Lake Road except from

Wellington St to Wymer Tce.

P3640 3/11/83 Waikato R. outlet from L. Taupo.

P1117 17/3/94 From Paetataramoa Strm to Aratiatia Power Stn. NOTE: The following rules apply on the Waikato River between the Ohakuri Hydro Dam thence upstream (toward Lake Taupo) to apoint approximately sixteen (16) kilometres south of the Mihi Bridge.

A The 5 knot rule applies within 200 metres from shore on any part of the river with the following exceptions: a) Within the properly designated area of the Whirinaki Arm of the Waikato River, known as the Puati Deviation. b) All that area of the river between 1 kilometre north of Orakei Korako Headquarters to a point 1.2 kilometres south of the Waikato River lodge.

EXCEPT: For the designated 5 knot area in the gorge upstream from Orakei Korako and all that river found 200 metres each side of the main Rotorua-Taupo state highway bridge over the Waikato river at Mihi and all that water of the Waikato River found 200 metres each side of the main Tutukau Road bridge over the Waikato River. and all that water of the Waikato River found 200 metres each side of the main Ohaaki Road bridge over the Waikato River. and from 500 metres upstream from the river road ramp to 500metres downstream of the said ramp (the 5 knot rule applies in the five areas) The Elbow to Meremere:The Elbow to Meremere Surface Waters Control bylaws 1999 now control this section of the river.

Members should acquaint themselves with the specific rules before using this section. Rules in brief: A person may operate vessel at speeds exceeding 5 knots except: (1) Within 30 metres of another person, craft or structure. (2) Within 30 metres of launching ramps. (3) During the Duckshooting Morotorium two weeks before and two weeks after the opening weekend of duckshooting. Vessels must give way to all Personal Water Craft (PWC) operating within the Personal Water Craft Zone and to vessels towing skiers in the Water Ski Zone. ...cont

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NORTHERN DISTRICTS

Regulations uplifted

Description of Limits

WAIKATO continued WATER SKIING ABSOLUTELY PROHIBITED UNLESS OPRERATING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: A. All that area of the river found immediately adjacent and within sight of the Orakei Korako Headquarters; B. At Lake Ohakuri while operating outside 200 metres from shore or operating within the bounds of a properly marked ski access lane or other such area; and C. Within the properly designated area of the Whirinaki Arm of the Wakatio River. known as the Puati Deviation.

PERSONS REPORTED OFFENDING WILL BE PROSECUTED BY THE ROTORUA DISTRICT COUNCIL SECTION 1: Lake Taupo to Huka Falls. Class 1 18m/10km. SECTION 2: Huka Falls to Aratiatia Dam: Class 1 2m/3km.

SECTION 3: Ariatiatia Dam to Ohakuri Dam includes Fulljames Rapid. Class 2/120m/66km. SECTION 4: Ohakuri Dam to sea includes Dams and Lakes. Class 1/50km.

WAIMANA P1546 17/5/79 Uplifting removed SECTION 1: Matahi (boundary National Park) to Waimana township. Class 3/boulders/rocks/small rapids. Impossible except in flood conditions 116m/20km. Launching: Matahi Bridge. SECTION 2: Waimana to junction with Whakatane River.

Class 2/shingle/logs/shallows 60m/20km. Launching: Taneatua bridge, Waimana Valley Bridge. Access from Whakatane River. Contact Northern Districts Rivers' Officer before boating.

WAIOEKA P1546 17/5/79 Source to main highway bridge.

SECTION 1: Oponae to Mangoaria Stream. Class 3/boulders/rapids 160m/12km. Needs good flow. SECTION 2: Mangoaria Stream to sea. Class 2/shingle/trees/railway irons 130m/23km. Launching: Concrete ramp Opotoki.

WAIPA P1508 6/5/82 From Pirongia to Waikato Confl.

Class 1/mud/logs/willows/12m/60km. Launching: Ngaruawahia, concrete ramp.

WAIROA (no uplifting) SECTION 1: Source to Ruahihi Power Station (McLarens Falls). Unboatable at all times. Class 4. SECTION 2: Ruahihi Power Station to sea(no uplifting). Class 1/mud/weeds/tidal/clay boulders/20m/12km. Launching: Concrete ramp main road bridge.

WAITOA (no uplifting) SECTION 1: Waiharoa to Waitoa. Trees/stumps/needs good flow. Class 3/60m/25km. SECTION 2: Waitoa to Piako Junction.

Papa/rocks/weir. Class 1/13m/27km.. (note 5 knot restriction (no uplifting) downstrean 1.5km to Line Bridge) WHAKATANE P1546 17/5/79 Whakatane River and tributaries from Urewera National Park to

inner harbour limits.Excluding Waimana River.

SECTION 1: Hanamahihi to Waikare Junction. Class 3/rocks/boulders/small rapids. Remote. 150m/10km. SECTION 2: Waikare Junction to end of Ruatoki Valley Road (Limeworks). Class 2/shingle/rocks/boulders. Remote. 120m/23km.

Launching: End of Ruatoki Valley Road (Limeworks). Check with local Maoris. SECTION 3: End of Ruataki Valley Road (Limeworks) to sea. Class 1/shingle/logs/shallows. 100m/40km. Launching: Whakatane Heads 1/2 k past wharf. Pekatahi Road/Rail Bridge.

CENTRAL DISTRICTS

River

“Treat every river as having aquatic pests and “Check, Clean, Dry all equipment before entering other waterways”.

Regulations uplifted Description of Limits

CLIVE P3827 11/9/86 Clive Br. to sea.

P1546 17/5/79 Source to sea.

HUTT (no uplifting) Class 2. SECTION 1: Hutt Gorge to Moonshine Rocks/boatable only in fresh. Moonshine to Harbour/shingle/concrete debris.

MAKAKAHI (no uplifting) Kaiporaro to junction of Makakahi and Mangatainoka rivers. NEEDS HIGH FLOW CONDITIONS. Class 3/trees/logs/ meandering/shallows/265-125m/48km. Launching: Mangamutu with four wheel drive. NOTE: Beware suspended wires for floodgates.

Maritime Transport Act, Maritime Rules Part 91, Navigation Safety Rules Section 6 (1) no person may, without reasonable excuse, propel or navigate a vessel (including a vessel towing a person or an object) at a proper speed exceeding 5 knots (a) within 50 metres of any other vessel, raft, or person in the water; or (b) within 200 metres of the shore or of any structure these regulations are to be used in conjunction with Part 22 The Collision Prevention Rules.

Gazetted upliftings of Water Recreation Regulations(as previously noted in your year books) have been saved under Maritime Rules Part 91, Section 22, Savings.

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CENTRAL DISTRICTS

Regulations uplifted

Description of Limits

MAKURI (no uplifting) Makuri Gorge to junction of Tiramea and Makuri rivers. Class 3/narrow/160-120m/13km. Launching: Ngawaparua or Kohinui Bridges with four wheel drive, or Manawatu River. NOTE: NEEDS HIGH FLOW CONDITIONS. MANAWATU Bylaw of the Manawatu River Harbour Bylaws 1998

From Tirimea River confluence to State Highway 3 bridge below the Pohangina River

confluence. Speed above 5 knots permitted except 1 week before and 1 week after the

opening of Duck Shooting on the first Saturday of May. From Jackytown Road to the

mouth,speed above 5 knots permitted. 5 knots maximum 200 metres upstream or

downstream of the Manawatu Marine Club ramp. 5 knots maximum at Ashhurst Domain

(between bridge and Pohangina confluence) - 1 November to 28 February each year.

Ruamahunga from Gladstone bridge to the Te Whiti Bridge and the Waingawa River up

to the Road bridge 12 June 2004 to 31 October 2004 Navigational Safety controlled by the Manawatu River Harbour By-laws 1998 (Manawatu Wanganui Regional Council).

Has been boated a considerable distance above Section 1. SECTION 1: Weber Road Bridge to Ngawaparua Bridge.

Minimum level 1 1/2 m (at Weber Bridge Gauge). Class 2/shingle/135m/38km. Launching: Ngawaparua Bridge with four wheel drive. SECTION 2: Ngawaparua Bridge to Ballance Bridge. Minimum level 0.5m (at Ballance Bridge Gauge). Class 2/shingle/85m/12km. Launching: Ballance Bridge with four wheel drive. SECTION 3: Ballance Bridge to Ashhurst Bridge.

Minimum level 0.5m (at Ballance Bridge Gauge, 1.1m for White Horse Rapid. Class 2/gorgey/rocks/boulders/80m/9km.

Launching: Ballance Bridge with four wheel drive. NOTE: White Horse Rapids Class 3. SECTION 4: No uplifting. Ashhurst Bridge to Opiki Bridge. Class 1/logs/shingle/50m/30km. NOTE: Beware dragline cables in Palmerston. Launching: Ashhurst Bridge, SECTION 5: Opiki Bridge to sea. Class 1/5/25. Launching: Whirokino, Manawatu Marine Boating Club (concrete fee payable).

MANGAHAO Bylaw 7 of the Manawatu River Harbours Bylaws 1998

From Marima Domain to the Manawatu River, speed above 5 knots permitted except 1

week before and 1 week after the opening of Duck Shooting on the first Saturday in May. Navigational Safety controlled by the Manawatu River Harbour By-laws 1998 (Manawatu Wanganui Regional Council) Mangamaire to junction of Manawatu and Mangahao rivers. Class 3/logs, shallows/123-82m/24km. Minimum level to reach Managamaire 1 1/2 m. Subject to sudden flooding from hydro dam.

MANGATAINOKA (no uplifting) SECTION 1: Nireaha to junction of Makakahi and Mangatainoka rivers. Needs medium flow conditions. Class 3/shingle/ shallows/230m/36km. Launching: Managamutu with four wheel drive. SECTION 2: Junction to Ngawaparua Bridge. Class 2/shingle/shallows/fishermen/125-85m/14km. Launching: Managamutu or Ngawaparua with four wheel drive, or Manawatu River. NOTE: Dragline rope above Pahiatua town bridge.

MANGAWHERO (no uplifting) Otomoa to Whangaehu River. Access from Whangaehu. Class 3/boulders/55-50m/10km.

MOAWHANGO (no uplifting) Seldom boatable since Hydro affected flow. Pungataua Bridge to Rangitikei. Access from Rangitikei. Class 4/rocks/ gorge/525-330m/10km.

MOHAKA P1975 3/7/80 Willow Flats Br. to sea.

P2431 22/7/82 Willow Flats up to Pakaututu Br. SECTION 1: Pakaututu Road to Napier. Taupo Highway area. Class 3/rocks/boulders/gorgey/400m/19km. Launching: Napier/Taupo road bridge. 20km up/30km down. SECTION 2: Napier-Taupo Road Bridge to Te Hoe. Class 3/rocks/ boulders/335m/36km. SECTION 3: Te Hoe to Willow Flat. Class 4/boulders/160m/10km. SECTION 4: Willow Flat to sea.

Class 2/rocks/rapids/70m/35km. Launching: Mohaka settlement near mouth.

NGARURORO P1646 29/5/80 Ohiti up to Taruarau confl. Chester HopeBr. to sea.

P2753 22/6/89 Chester Hope to Ohiti.

The HB regional council's new by laws have made a minor change in the current uplifting - a short section of river(about 300 metres) of the Ngaruroro River below the SH2 bridge to the confluence of the Clive is now a "passive water activity area" i.e. uplifting removed and the 5 knot limit now in place.

SECTION 1: Taruarau to Whanawhana. Class 2/shingle/boulders/rapids/245m/19km. Launching: Whanawhana with four wheel drive. SECTION 2: Whanawhana to Fernhill. Class 1/shingle/shallows/braided/trees/155m/37km. Launching: Ohiti Road or Fernhill bridge. SECTION 3: Fernhill to sea. Class 1/shingle/shallows/trees/20m/19km. Launching: Fernhill or Clive. NOTE: Boating not recommended because heavily fished and many swimmers in summer.

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CENTRAL DISTRICTS

Regulations uplifted

Description of Limits

ONGARUE P3065 18/7/85 Refer MD 16342 1/6 to 28/10 only

P696 9/3/95 Ongarue River from State Highway No.4 bridge over the Ongarue

River upstream for a distance of 200metres.

Class 2/mud/shingle/logs/rocks/18m/20km.

ORONGORONGO (no uplifting) Has been boated about 18km in fresh.

OROUA Bylaw 7 of the Manawatu River Harbour Bylaws 1998.

From the Aorangi Bridge to the Manawatu River, speed above 5 knots permitted except

1 week before and 1 week after the opening of Duck Shooting on the first Sat. of May. Navigational Safety controlled by the Manawatu River Harbour By-laws 1998 (Manawatu Wanganui Regional Council) Feilding Weir to Manawatu River. Access from Manawatu.

Class 2/shallow/willows/152-6m/35km. Launching: Awahuri S.H.3 Bridge or access from Manawatu.

OTAKI (no uplifting) Class 3/shingle/rapids/gorge/40m/13. Launching: Otaki Beach with Landrover.

POHANGINA (no uplifting) Totara Reserve to Ashhurst. Class 2/shallows, shingle/120-50m/19km. Launching: Ashhurst Bridge with four wheel drive, or Manawatu River.

PORANGAHAU P1875 26/6/80 Source to 400m upstream of Beach Road

P5205 4/12/86 Bridge. Refer MD 16032 RANGITIKEI P2293 2/8/79 All waters except source to Managaohane Bridge 15/5 to 15/9 SECTION 1: Springvale to Mangaohane. Class 3/shingle/rocks/gorgey/600m/2km. Launching: Springvale Bridge or Mangaohane Bridge with Landrover. SECTION 2: Managaohane Bridge to Pukeokahu. Class 4/rocky rapids/gorge/518m/10km.

SECTION 3: Pukeokahu to Ohingaiti. Class 2/boulders/shingle/gorgey/height/420m/65km. Launching: Class 1/shingle/ braided/railway irons/198m/50km. Launching: Kakariki, Bulls Bridge. Concrete ramp Bulls and mouth both banks. NOTE Rangitikei District plan no longer permits power boating 1 kilometre above Mokai Bridge at anytime of the year.

RUAMAHANGA P2851 25/9/80 Onoke stopbank up to Tuhitarata Br.

(except 1 week before & after duck shooting)

P2851 25/9/80 Tuhitarata Br. to Huangarua R. (except duck shooting or above).

P2851 25/9/80 Huangarua R. up to Gladstone Br. period 1/11 to 14/8 (except

duck shooting as above).

P1252 31/3/94 TeOreOre Br. to Cleft Cr.

Consult branch for updates on upliftings SECTION 1: Mt Bruce to Masterton. Class 3/rocks/rapids/280m/25km. Boatable in fresh only. Launching: SECTION 2: Masterton to Gladstone. Class 2/shingle/trees/120m/16km. Launching: Gladstone or Morrisons Bush. SECTION 3: Gladstone to Lake Ferry. Class 1/shallows/shingle/61m/92km. Launching: Lake Ferry.

TIRAUMEA (no uplifting) SECTION 1: Kaitawa to Kohinui Bridge. Class 2/trees/logs/115m/12km. Launching: Kohinui Bridge and Ngawaparua with four wheel drive. NOTE: Needs high flow conditions. SECTION 2: Kohinui to Ngawaparua. Class 1/trees/98-85m/6.

Launching: Kohinui Bridge and Ngawaparua with four wheel drive, or Manawatu River.

TUKITUKI (no uplifting) Highway 52 bridge to sea. Class 1/shingle/shallows/trees/130m/77km. Launching: Waipukurau. NOTE: Boat only in fresh because heavily fished.

TUTAEKURI (no uplifting) To Waiohiki. Class 1/shingle/shallows/90m/25km. Boatable in fresh only. Launching: Near Highway 50 bridge.

WAIOHINE P1252 31/3/94 All the water from Totara Cr. to Ruamahanga Rv. Totara Flats to Ruamahunga. Class 3/rapids/rocks/braided/90-40m/22km. Entry from Raumahanga River.

WAIPAWA (no uplifting) Makaroro to Tukituki River. Class 1/shingle/trees/300-110m/30km. Requires a fresh. Launching: Waipawa or Tukituki River.

Maritime Transport Act, Maritime Rules Part 91, Navigation Safety Rules Section 6 (1) no person may, without reasonable excuse, propel or navigate a vessel (including a vessel towing a person or an object) at a proper speed exceeding 5 knots (a) within 50 metres of any other vessel, raft, or person in the water; or (b) within 200 metres of the shore or of any structure these regulations are to be used in conjunction with Part 22 The Collision Prevention Rules.

Gazetted upliftings of Water Recreation Regulations(as previously noted in your year books) have been saved under Maritime Rules Part 91, Section 22, Savings.

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CENTRAL DISTRICTS

River Regulations uplifted Description of Limits WAIROA P4787 14/12/95 Rail Bridge to sea.

WAITOTORA Class 3/Logs/50km.

WHANGAEHU (no uplifting) Mangamahu to Whangaehu. Class 2/shallows/shingle/trees/100m/81km.

WHANGANUI P2685 9/9/93 All waters from downstream Whakapapa Is, downstream boat

ramp Retaruke, downstream SH4 Ongarue River to Raorikia reserve.

SECTION 1: Whakapapa to Taumarunui. Class 3/boulders/rapids/260m/10km. Launching: Cherry Grove concrete ramp.

SECTION 2: Taumarunui to Retarauke. Class 2/boulders/papa shelves/rapids/167m/60km. Launching: Cherry Grove concrete ramp. SECTION 3: Retarauke to Pipiriki. Class 1/logs/rock walls/120m/87km. Launching: Pipiriki. SECTION 4: Pipiriki to Whanganui. Class 1/rock walls/tidal bottom/25m/90km. DANGER: Watch for low wires used on barges crossing river.

WHAREAMA P1703 18/6/81 Waimimi Br. to Sea. Class 1/muddy/snags 43m/8km. Launching: Boat Club ramp.

WHATAU (no uplifting) Rangitane Road Bridge to Rangitikei. Acess from Rangitikei. Class 3/braided/boulders/485-270/16.

TARANAKI

River

“Treat every river as having aquatic pests and “Check, Clean, Dry all equipment before entering other waterways”.

Regulations uplifted Description of Limits

AWAKINO P1892 5/5/88 S.H. 3 Br. to sea.

SECTION 1: Quarry to S.H.3 Bridge (4km south of Mahoenui). Class 2 rapids/braided/logs. 6m 6km. Only boatable in flood. SECTION 2: S.H.3 Bridge (4km below Mahoenui to Awakau Road). Class 3 rapids/logs/braided/ford/railway irons/ gorge/low bridges. 75m 19km. Only boatable in flood. SECTION 3: Awakau Road to sea. Class 2 rapids/braided/logs/gorge/ tidal. 5m 7km. Show respect for whitebaiters in Section 3 August/November inclusive. Launching: Awakino (behind hotel).

HUTIWAI (no uplifting) Tributary of Tongaporutu. Class 2/logs/tidal/4m/6km. Launching: Below S.H.3 Bridge. Watch for whitebaiters, AugustNovember inclusive.

MANGAEHU P1646 29/5/80 Source to Patea R. Confl.

Tributary of Patea. Class 3/rocks/gorge/20m/20km. Launching: Mangamingi Bridge. Boatable only in flood.

MOKAU P3425 14/12/78 Wairere Br. upstream 850m.

P1892 5/5/88 Wairere Hydro to sea.

SECTION 1: Waireri Dam to Totora Gorge. Class 4 falls/rocks/gorge/80m/13km. SECTION 2: Rockfall at downstream end of Totora Gorge to upper Mangatoi. Class 2 rocks/gorge/logs/braided/15m/40km. Only boatable in flood. SECTION 3: Upper Mangatoi to sea. Class 2 influenced by tide, logs/willows/5m/45km. Show respect for whitebaiters August/ November inclusive Section 3.

PATEA P1646 29/5/80 Mangaehu confl. to sea.

SECTION 1: Mangaehu confluence to Lake Rotorangi. Class 3/rocks/logs/rapids/gorge, 10m/4km. SECTION 2: Lake Rotorangi. Launching: 3 launch ramps - Ball Road, Tangahoe Valley Road, Glenui. 41km Mangamingi to Power Station Dam. SECTION 3: Power Station Dam to sea. Class 2 ledges/logs/bridge piles/influenced by tide. Watch for unannounced and rapid fluctuations due to hydro dam. 20m 31km. Launching: By campground. Show respect for whitebaiters August/ November inclusive Section 3.

TONGAPORUTU P3037 22/12/71 50 Metre access lane from 442 metres downstrean of S.H.Br (ski lane only) SECTION 1: Okau to Ahititi. Class 2/logs/low bridge/6m/8km. SECTION 2: Ahititi to sea. Class 2/tidal/low cables and bridges/4m/8km. Launching: Concrete ramp on S.H.3. Watch for whitebaiters, August-November inclusive.

URENUI (no uplifting) withdrawn 2008 Organised boating only in estuary. NO BOATING above Bridge because of erosion problems. Launching: Concrete ramp

by Domain.

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TARANAKI

Regulations uplifted

Description of Limits

WAITARA P546 14/2/85 From inland Boundary Waitara Borough to Makino Stream.

SECTION 1: Rerekapa Falls to confluence with Matirangi Stream. Class 4 120m 25km. SECTION 2: Matirangi Stream to Tarata. Class 3 rocks/rapids/logs. 60m/35km. Only in flood. SECTION 3: Tarata to Manganui. Class 3 rocks/rapids/logs/ falls. 70m/16km. Only in flood. Launching: Private ramp on Toe Toe Rd - not open to public. Access only by contacting any committee member of Taranaki Branch JBNZ. SECTION 4: Manganui to Town Bridge. Class 3 rocks/rapids/pressure waves. 70m/14km. Launching: Waitara near rivermouth by Yacht Club and concrete ramp 200m upstream of town bridge Parris Street. Note8km/ph upstream to 100m past Town Bridge. Show respect for whitebaiters in Section 4 from August/ November inclusive.

NELSON MARLBOROUGH

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“Treat every river as having aquatic pests and “Check, Clean, Dry all equipment before entering other waterways”.

Regulations uplifted Description of Limits

AORERE 1 September to 30 November 200 metres of shore only from Brown River confluence to Rockville

1 Decmber to 31 August 200 metres of shore only from Brown River confluence to the sea Class 2/rocks/boulders/gorgey/rapids/braided/65m/19km. Launching: At Collingwood township.

AWATERE P2017 26/9/74 Source to sea.

SECTION 1: Glendhu to Medway Rivers, Class 3/rocks/rapids/gorgey/330m/12km. SECTION 2: Medway to sea. Class 2/ shingle/shallows/210m/45km.

BULLER 200 metres of shore only for the waters and tributries downstream from the confluence

of the Buller and the Mangles River to the TDC boundary Note Check with Goldrush Jet on 03 523 9809 when intending to boat the section where he operates.

SECTION 1: Lake Rotoiti to Homestead Creek. Class 4/rocky/rapids/675m/16km. SECTION 2: Homestead Creek to Owen Junction. Class 3/rocks/rapids/500m/22km. SECTION 3: Owen Junction to Murchison. Class 3/rocky/rapids/300m/19km.

SECTION 4: Murchison to Lyell. Class 4/boulders rapids/180m/19km. SECTION 5: Lyell to Westport. Class 1/rocky/65m/56km.

Launching: At Westport, Berlins, Inangahua and Murchison. Upper Buller: Launch at junction with Howard River.

CLARENCE P2017 26/9/74 Source to sea.

SECTION 1: Lake Tennyson to Leader Stream. Class 4/rocks/boulders/1185m/24km. SECTION 2: Leader Stream to Jollies Pass. Class 3/rocks/boulders/900m/16km. SECTION 3: Jollies Pass to sea. Class 3/boulders/rapids/gorgey/isolated 810m/160m. Launching: 9km upstream from main road bridge on north bank near Glen Alton swing bridge. Upper Clarence launching via Hanmer and Jacks Pass.

KAITERITERI Class 2/small stream boatable for short distance. Launching: Sandy Beach (north end).

LAKE ROTOITI Launching: Good/610m.

LAKE ROTOROA Launching: Good/450m.

MOTUEKA 200 metres of shore from Tapawera Bridge to State Highway Bridge at Motueka SECTION 1: Blue Glen Creek to Motupiko. Class 4/rocks/gorgey/rapids/390m/20km. SECTION 2: Motupiko to Wangapeka. Class 2/rocks/shingle/206m/15km. SECTION 3: Wangapeka to sea. Class 1/shingle/rocks/ shallow/120m/48km. Launching: Difficult - needs tractor. Contact Terry Johnston, “Waireka”, Hau Road, phone 528-9152 for assistance.

MOTUPIPI (no uplifting) Class 1/tidal/overgrown/15m/4km. Launching: At Rototai just past dump.

Maritime Transport Act, Maritime Rules Part 91, Navigation Safety Rules Section 6 (1) no person may, without reasonable excuse, propel or navigate a vessel (including a vessel towing a person or an object) at a proper speed exceeding 5 knots (a) within 50 metres of any other vessel, raft, or person in the water; or (b) within 200 metres of the shore or of any structure these regulations are to be used in conjunction with Part 22 The Collision Prevention Rules.

Gazetted upliftings of Water Recreation Regulations(as previously noted in your year books) have been saved under Maritime Rules Part 91, Section 22, Savings.

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NELSON MARLBOROUGH

River

Regulations uplifted

NELSON (Maitai)

(no uplifting)

Description of Limits

PATURAU (no uplifting) Class 3/rocky/gorgey/50m/6.4-6km in high flow. Lauching:Off road via Collingwood and Westhaven Inlet.

PELORUS P1515 28/5/92 Rai Confl. to sea SECTION 1: Mates Creek to Tinline River. Class 4/boulders/rapids/swift/200m/24km. SECTION 2: Tinline River to 1km below Pelorus Bridge. Class 3/boulders/rapids/swift/60m/7km. SECTION 3: 1km below Pelorus Bridge to sea. Class 1/ rocks/shingle/25m/18km. Launching: At boat harbour.

PU PU (no uplifting) Class 2/narrow/hazards/25-5m/3.5km. Launching: Same as Takaka. Private property - check with area representative before boating.

RAI (no uplifting) Brown River to junction with Pelorus. Class 3/boulders/rapids/60-26m/12km. Launching: Same as Pelorus.

TAKAKA 200 metres from shore between the source of the river and the State Highway bridge at Waitapu.SECTION 1: Cobb Reservoir to Waingaro River. Class 4/rocks/gorgey/200m/38km. SECTION 2: Waingaro River to sea. Class 2 in good flow/shingle/rocks/30m/10km. Launching: Near Bridge or at port and go by sea to mouth. the speed limit within 200 metres of the shore is uplifted only between the source of the river to State Highway Bridge at Kotinga, when flow measured at Kotinga exceeds 60 cumecs flow levels can be deteremined by telephoning 03 544 3393 WAIMEA 200 metres from the shore from the confluence of the Lee River to the sea when flow at

Wairoa at Irvines is at least 45 cumecs. Flow levels in these rivers can be determined by

telephoning (03) 543 8555 WAIRAU P2017 26/9/74 Source to Tua Marina Bridge SH1 SECTION 1: Hamilton River to Wash Bridge. Class 4/rocks/boulders/gorgey/750m/36km. SECTION 2: Wash Bridge to Waihopai River. Class 2/rocks/shingle/braided/470m/42km. SECTION 3: Waihopai River to sea. Class 1/rocks/ shingle/65m/40km. Launching: Various sites upstream of S.H.1, on Picton Highway (4WD recommended).NOTE 5Knots below SH1 Bridge WAIROA P191 28/1/93 The speed limit within 200 metres of the shore is uplifted only from the

confluence of the Lee River to the sea, when flow measured at Wairoa Gorge is at least

40 cumecs flow levels can be deteremined by telephoning 03 544 3393 Class 1/shingle.

KOWHAI P2017 26/9/74 Source to sea.

WAIHOPAI P2026 15/7/93 Source to Wairau River.

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River

“Treat every river as having aquatic pests and “Check, Clean, Dry all equipment before entering other waterways”.

Regulations uplifted Description of Limits

ARNOLD (no uplifting) BOATING PROHIBITED HOHONUI (no uplifting) BOATING PROHIBITED ORANGAPUKE (no uplifting) BOATING PROHIBITED AHAURA P967 21/3/91 All waters. (See Grey) 22/3/78. SECTION 1: Trent River to Haupiri River junction. Class 2/shingle/rocks/rapids/335m/18km. SECTION 2: Haupiri River junction to Earthquake Rapid. Class 2/rocks, short gorge/260m/16km. SECTION 3: Earthquake Rapid to junction with Grey River. Class 1/rocks/gorge/rapids/130-58m/24km. Earthquake Rapid boatable in good flow but caution needed. Launching: At Ahaura under rail bridge, 4 wheel drive or at Kopara 4 wheel drive.

ARAWATA P967 21/3/91 All waters including tributaries source to sea.

SECTION 1: Williamson River to Yasmack Creek. Class 4/rocks/gorge/290m/10km. SECTION 2: Yashmack Creek to sea. Class 2/shingle/logs/open river bed/80m/48km. Launching: Northwest bank before bridge.

BULLER (see Nelson/Marlborough)

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Regulations uplifted

Description of Limits

BURKE P967 21/3/91 (See Haast) SECTION 1: Cowen Creek to Strachan Creek. Class 4/gorgey, boulders/360m/12km. SECTION 2: Strachan to junction with Haast. Class 2/rocky/gorgey/logs/230m/4km. Launching: Same as Haast.

CASCADE P967 21/3/91 All waters source to sea excluding tributaries.

Class 2/65m/20km. Launching: Difficult 4 wheel drive access direct to Cascade River.

COOK P967 21/3/91 All waters source to sea excluding tributaries.

Class 2 braided/shingle/shallows 80m/15km. Boatable in high flow for 12km to Fox confluence.

COPLAND P967 21/3/91 All waters. (See Karangarua) SECTION 1: Ruera River to Architect Creek. Class 4/gorgey/boulders/460m/10km. SECTION 2: Architect Creek to Karangarua. Class 3/fast/boulders/gorgey/130-60m/6km. Launching: As for Karangarua.

CROOKED P1430 15/6/06 BOATING PROHIBITED. Uplifting on Crooked and tributaries between 1st August and 30th September each year between the hours of sunrise and sunset.

SECTION 1: Mount Howe to Evans River. Class 4/boulders/logs/gorgey/450m/11km. SECTION 2: Evans River to Main Road Bridge. Class 3/rocky/logs/rapids/190m/8km. SECTION 3: Main Road Bridge to Lake Brunner. Class 2/shingle/ logs/120-85m/12km. Launching:Moana, Mitchells or Iveagh Bay ramps.

GREY P967 21/3/91 All waters incl. tributaries (except Arnold River) from source to

railbridge at Greymouth during period 1/5 to 30/9. All waters

incl. tributaries from Grey/Robinson to rail bridge at Greymouth

except Haupiri River during period 1/10 to 30/4.

SECTION 1: Clear Grey and Upper Grey junction to Grooms. Class 4/boulders/gorgey/460m/12km. SECTION 2: Grooms to O'Donnells. Class 3/rocky/390m/12km. (Has been boated). SECTION 3: O'Donnells to Clarke Junction.

Class 4/boulders/gorgey/260m/13km. (Has been boated) SECTION 4: Clarke Junction to Ikamatua. Class 3/ rocky/rapids/185m/28km. Watch out for impasse 5km below Clarke River junction. (Has been boated). SECTION 5: Ikamatua to Ahaura. Class 2/shingle/braided/100m/15km. SECTION 6: Ahaura to Greymouth. Class 2/shingle/ shallows/60m/30km. Launching: Blaketown ramp, Ikamatua under bridge or at Ahaura .

HAAST P967 21/3/91 All waters incl. tributaries source to sea.

SECTION 1: Wilson Creek to Burke River. Class 4/rocks/gorgey/rapids/505m/8km. SECTION 2: Burke River to Landsborough River. Class 3/rocks/gorgey/logs/125m/14km. SECTION 3: Landsborough to sea. Class 2/rocks/ shingle/100m/40km. Launching: Many places from road between Haast Bridge and bridge at Pleasant Flat.

HALL P967 21/3/91 All waters. (See Paringa) Class 3/weed/narrow/logs/20-12m/5km. Launching: Lake Paringa or from Paringa River.

HAPUKA (no uplifting) BOATING PROHIBITED Class 2/tidal/weedy/12m/7km. Launching: Same as Okuru.

HAUPIRI P967 21/3/91 All waters. No boating between 1/10 to 30/4.

SECTION 1: Hot Springs to Gorge. Class 4/rocky/gorgey/logs/330m/9km. SECTION 2: Gorge to junction with Lake Haupiri. Class 3/boulders/narrow/open country/240m/4km. SECTION 3: Lake Haupiri junction to Ahaura River. Class 2/boulders/logs/200-160m/12km. Launching: Bridge to Kopara below Haupiri Bridge, 4 wheel drive or local farmer.

HINDLEY P967 21/3/91 (see Waiatoto) Class 3/narrow/logs/20m/10km.

HEAPHY P967 21/3/91 All waters source to sea excluding tributaries.

SECTION 1: Landing Creek to Lewis Creek. Class 3 when high/rocky/gorgey/60m/12km. SECTION 2: Lewis Creek to sea. Class 3/rocky/gorgey/10m/8km. Needs high flow. No road access. Requires sea journey of 30km and crossing bar.

Launching: At end of road above Karamea.

Maritime Transport Act, Maritime Rules Part 91, Navigation Safety Rules Section 6 (1) no person may, without reasonable excuse, propel or navigate a vessel (including a vessel towing a person or an object) at a proper speed exceeding 5 knots (a) within 50 metres of any other vessel, raft, or person in the water; or (b) within 200 metres of the shore or of any structure these regulations are to be used in conjunction with Part 22 The Collision Prevention Rules.

Gazetted upliftings of Water Recreation Regulations(as previously noted in your year books) have been saved under Maritime Rules Part 91, Section 22, Savings.

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River

WEST COAST

Regulations uplifted

Description of Limits

HOKITIKA P967 21/3/91 All waters source to sea excepting Mahinapua Creek.

SECTION 1: Mungo River to Whitcombe. Class 4/gorgey/rapids/boulders/495m/17km. SECTION 2: Whitcombe to gorge swing bridge. Class 3/rapids/rocks/125m/9km. SECTION 3: Gorge to Doctor Creek. Class 2/rapids/ rocks/80m/8km. SECTION 4: Doctor Creek to sea. Class 1/shingle/logs/45m/40km. Launching: opposite Kaniere Hotel.

INANGAHUA P967 21/3/91 (See Buller) SECTION 1: Otto River to Reefton. Class 4/rocky/logs/700m/30km. SECTION 2: Reefton to Inangahua Landing. Class 2 in good flow/rocky/logs/350m/20km. SECTION 3: Inangahua to junction with Buller River. Class 1/sandstone/ logs/150m/10km. Launching: In Buller at Berlins or near Inangahua.

JACKSON P967 21/3/91 All water.

Class 2/narrow/tree lined/48m/6km. In suitable conditions this provides access to Lake Ellery via Ellery Creek on north bank 3km up from confluence with Arawata River. Very scenic lake. Launching: Same as Arawata.

JACOBS P967 21/3/91 All waters source to sea.(Also for MAHITAHI RIVER) Boatable approximately 7km from mouth, clean, shallow, braided. Launching: Enquire locally for permission.

KARAMEA P967 21/3/91 All waters source to sea.

SECTION 1: Leslie Creek to Virgin Creek. Class 4/rocky/gorgey/260m/30km. SECTION 2: Virgin Creek to sea. Class 3/ shingle/rocks/28m/12km.

KARANGARUA P967 21/3/91 All waters incl tributaries source to sea.

SECTION 1: Troyte River to Copland. Class 4/large boulders/gorgey/720m/20km. SECTION 2: Copland to sea. Class 3/ boulders/rugged/fast/60m/17km. Launching: From south bank below bridge, enquire locally.

KOKATAHI P967 21/3/91 All waters. (See Hokitika) Tributary of the Hokitika. Class 1 in good flow. Shingle, braided/135m/11km. Launching: Downstream of road bridge, north bank.

LANDSBOROUGH AND CLARKE

P967 21/3/91 All waters.

Class 3/rocky/fast/rapids/160-100m/17km. Access from Haast River.

LITTLE WANGANUI 7(1)a 7(1)b 7(2) P967 21/3/91 All waters source to Splinter's Lime Quarry SECTION 1: Tangent Creek to Hodge Creek. Class 4/rocky/gorgey/400m/12km. SECTION 2: Hodge Creek to main road bridge. Class 3/rocks/shingle/logs/90m/5km. SECTION 3: Main road bridge to sea. Class 2/shingle/logs/10m/5km.

Launching:Under bridge or 1/2 km upstream, south bank. Exciting side streams, needs good flow.

MARUIA P967 21/3/91 (See Buller) SECTION 1: Maruia Springs to Ruffle Creek. Class 4/shingle/braided/620m/53km. SECTION 2: Ruffle Creek to falls.

Class 3/rocks/rapids/220m/16km. SECTION 3: Falls to junction with Buller River. Class 3/boulders/waterfall/160120m/10km. Launching: Below falls 450m below O’Sullivan’s Bridge on Inangahua-Murchison Highway. Exact launching above falls not known, local enquiries will probably give answer.

MATAKITAKI P967 21/3/91 (See Buller) SECTION 1: Downie Hut to Horse Terrace impasse. Class 4/rocky/gorgey/850m/33km. SECTION 2: Horse Terrace to impasse 4km below Six Mile Creek. Class 3/rocky/rapids/560m/20km. SECTION 3: Impasse to junction with Buller.

Class 3/rocky/gorgey/200-180m/5km. Launching: Buller River and 1km past Six Mile Creek on road to Six Mile Valley.

MOERAKI P967 21/3/91 All waters source to sea.

SECTION 1: Opposite Mount Clark to Lake Moeraki. Class 2/logs/narrow/bush lined banks/35m/14km. SECTION 2: Lake to sea. Class 2/shallows/5m/3km. Launching: Lake Moeraki.

MOKIHINUI P967 21/3/91 All waters source to sea.

SECTION 1: Lake Perrine to rock impasse, Burke Creek area. Class 4/rocky/130m/20km. SECTION 2: Rocksea. Class 2/ rocky/30m/8km. Very scenic and rocky. 48km north of Westport. Launching: Downstream of road bridge, south bank.

NEW RIVER P967 21/3/91 All waters source to sea.

Class 3/logs/bluffs/130m/22km. Needs good flow conditions. Launching: Beside Paroa Hotel in lagoon.

NILE, LITTLE AND BIG TOTARA

P967 21/3/91 All waters source to sea.

Class 4 boating in good flow for short distances. Launching: Check with locals.

OHIKINUI P967 21/3/91 All waters source to sea. (See Buller) Class 3/boulders/100-10m/8km. Launching: As for Buller.

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River

WEST COAST

Regulations uplifted

Description of Limits

OKARITO Launching: At old wharf, Okarito, firm launching. Good boating when lagoon is high. Advisable to boat on incoming tide. Watch for channels and weed.

OKURU P967 21/3/91 All waters source to sea.

SECTION 1: Arcade Creek to Lake Douglas outlet. Class 4/boulders/logs/335m/18km. SECTION 2: Douglas outlet to sea. Class 2/rocks/logs/50m/16km. Launching: At mouth, north bank.

OPARARA P967 21/3/91 All waters source to Blue Duck Creek.

Class 3/rocky/gorgey/30m/3km. Launching: 1km above bridge, south bank.

OROWAITI P5205 4/12/86 Above tidal influence.

Class 2/logs/mud/10m/5km. Launching: Orowaiti, below bridge. Tidal.

OTOKO P315 30/1/86 (See Paringa) Reynolds Flat to Paringa. Launching:Lake Paringa, boat down Hall River or at main road bridge. Needs high flow.

PARINGA P967 21/3/91 All waters incl tributaries source to sea.

SECTION 1: Tunnel Creek to Valley of Darkness stream. Class 4/gorgey/rocks/150m/9km. SECTION 2: Valley of Darkness stream to main road bridge. Class 3/rocks/shallows/90m/4km. SECTION 3: Main road bridge to sea. Class 2/ shallows/fine/shingle/braided/30m/15km.

POERUA RIVER P967 21/3/91 All waters source to sea.

Class 2/shingle/logs/100m/20km. Launching:End of Peterson’s Road, second right south of Hari Hari township (4 wheel drive).

PUNAKAIKI (no uplifting) BOATING PROHIBITED TARAMAKAU P967 21/3/91 All waters incl tributaries source to sea.

SECTION 1: Michael Creek to Otira River. Class 4/rocky/logs/gorgey/395m/12km. SECTION 2: Otira River to Jacksons.

Class 3/rocky/logs/braided/190m/10km. SECTION 3: Jacksons to Big Wainihinihi. Class 2/braided/rocks/shingle/ logs/180m/13km. SECTION 4: Big Wainihinihi to sea. Class 2/braided/shingle/rocks/logs/dredge buckets/100m/29km.

Launching:Main highway near road/rail bridge and at William Stewart Bridge.

TAWHAREKIRI LAKES Class 2/swampy/logs/weed/10m/10km.Launching: By bridge on Waita River, boat upstream about 1 3/4 km to Maori River which gives access to a number of lakes all linked by log strewn streams. Fun Boating. NOTE OF CAUTION: Do not boat alone, i.e. two or more boats. Boats should not split up as it is easy to get lost.

TOTARA RIVER P3507 5/10/95 All waters source to sea including lagoon.

TURNBULL P967 21/3/91 All waters source to sea.

Class 3/logs/shingle/12m/6 1/2 km. Launching:Same as Okuru.

WAIATOTO P967 21/3/91 All waters source to sea SECTION 1: Bonar Flats to Madcap Creek. Class 4/large boulders/gorgey/135km/17km. SECTION 2: Madcap Creek to Duncan Creek. Class 3/huge boulders/narrow/28m/6 1/2km. SECTION 3: Duncan Creek to sea. Class 2/meandering logs/320m/16km. Launching: Downstream of bridge, south side.

WAIHO P967 21/3/91 All waters source to sea.

Callery stream to sea/boulders/glacial silt/braided.

WAIPARA P315 30/1/86 All waters. See Arawata.

Class 2/rocks/boatable for 3km to rock impasse. 65-40m/3km. Launching: Same as Arawata.

WAITAHA P967 21/3/91 All waters incl tributaries source to sea.

Class 2/logs/shingle/braids. Boatable to almost Morgan Gorge, requires good flow.

WAITANGI-TOANA P967 21/3/91 All waters Graham Creek to sea except Waitangiroto River.

SECTION 1: Darnley Creek to opposite Mount Bird. Class 3/shingle/logs/130m/16km. SECTION 2: Mount Bird to sea.

Class 1/shallows/logs/60m/24km. Launching: Off Whataroa Flat road. NO BOATING in Waitangiroto River (WILDLIFE RESERVE). White Heron tours operating, make contract.

Maritime Transport Act, Maritime Rules Part 91, Navigation Safety Rules Section 6 (1) no person may, without reasonable excuse, propel or navigate a vessel (including a vessel towing a person or an object) at a proper speed exceeding 5 knots (a) within 50 metres of any other vessel, raft, or person in the water; or (b) within 200 metres of the shore or of any structure these regulations are to be used in conjunction with Part 22 The Collision Prevention Rules.

Gazetted upliftings of Water Recreation Regulations(as previously noted in your year books) have been saved under Maritime Rules Part 91, Section 22, Savings.

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River

WEST COAST

Regulations uplifted

Description of Limits

WANGANUI P967 21/3/91 All waters source to sea excluding tributaries.

SECTION 1: Lambert River to main road bridge. Class 4/gorgey/boulders/logs/245m/16km. SECTION 2: Main road bridge to Evans Creek. Class 3/rocky/logs/85m/7km. SECTION 3: Evans Creek to sea. Class 2/heavy shingle/50m/20km. Launching:11km downstream from Hari Hari.

WHATAROA P967 21/3/91 All waters source to sea.

SECTION 1: Butler River to Perth Junction. Class 4/gorgey/boulders/logs/365m/16km. SECTION 2: Perth Junction to road bridge. Class 3 in very high flow/gorgey/boulders/logs/120m/8km. SECTION 3: Main road bridge to Dry Creek. Class 3/boulders/logs/80m/8km. SECTION 4: Dry Creek to mouth. Class 2/braided/rocks/stumps/60m/24km.

Launching: 16km downstream from township.

CANTERBURY BRANCH

River

“Treat every river as having aquatic pests and “Check, Clean, Dry all equipment before entering other waterways”.

Regulations uplifted Description of Limits

ASHBURTON P2017 26/9/74 Above tidal influence.

Class 2/shingle/braided/110m/21km. Needs high flow conditions to reach the Forks. Launching: Below Ashburton or at other places.

ASHLEY P2017 26/9/74 Source to S.H. 1 Bridge.

SECTION 1: Gillespie’s Bridge to Middle Bridge. Class 2/rocky/gorgey/365m/8km. Launching: Near Middle Bridge.

SECTION 2: Middle Bridge to Ashley Gorge. Class 4/rocks/waterfalls/335m/11km. Launching: Near Middle Bridge or at picnic grounds. SECTION 3: Ashley Gorge to sea. Class 3/shingle/braided/215m/34km. Launching: At picnic grounds or bridge near Rangiora. Sections 2 and 3 require high flow conditions.

BOYLE Now uplifted from the first Saturday in December of any year to the Easter Monday of the following year.

(Enviroment Canterbury Navigation by laws 2002) SEE WAITAKI BROKEN Now uplifted from 1st December of any year to the 30th April the following year. Excluded from the open speed areas are the Broken River from 1st May to 30th November and all tributaries of the Broken River.

[Environment Canterbury Navigation & Safety bylaw 2010] Flock Hill Station to Waimakariri. Class 3/rocks/rapids/550m/18km. Access from Waimakariri. Has been boated 12km in high flow conditions.

CONWAY P2017 26/9/74 From source to sea.

Class 3/shingle/gorgey/275m/35km. Too low normally but boated by some in high flow conditions.

ESK (no uplifting) Gorge to Waimakariri Class 3/boulders/braided/520m/10km. Access from Waimakariri. Has been boated 10km in high flow conditions.

EYRE (no uplifting) Oxford to Waimakariri. Class 3/shingle/trees/braided/250m/35km. Needs high flow conditions. Launching:2 1/2 km below pylons, north bank.

GODLEY Now uplifted from the 25th December of any year to the 30th April of the following year.

(Enviroment Canterbury Navigation by laws 2011) SEE WAITAKI HAUPUKA P2017 26/9/74 From source to sea.

Class 3/shingle/425m/17km. Needs high flow, steep, fast, mean.

HOPE Now uplifted from the first Saturday in December of any year to the Easter Monday of the following year.

(Enviroment Canterbury Navigation by laws 2002) Kiwi Hut to Waiau Junction. Class 3/boulders/610m/26km. Launching: At Hope junction with Waiau. Needs high flow conditions.

HOPKINS Now uplifted from the 25th December of any year to the 30th April of the following year.

(Enviroment Canterbury Navigation by laws 2011) SEE WAITAKI HURUNUI P2017 26/9/74 From source to sea.

SECTION 1: No. 3 Hut to Lake Sumner. Class 3/shingle/braided/640m/16km. Access from Lake Sumner. Requires high flow conditions. SECTION 2: Lake Sumner. 525m/10km. SECTION 3: Lake Sumner to Peaks. Class 3/rocks/boulders/ gorgey/rapids/525m/37km. Access from Lake Sumner or at The Peaks Station (variable) - ask permission. Launching: At Peaks. SECTION 4: Peaks to sea. Class 1/shingle/braided/305m/69km. Access at Peaks, inland road bridge, Highway 1 bridge, or at mouth. Requires high flow conditions.

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CANTERBURY BRANCH

Regulations uplifted

Description of Limits

KAHUTARA P2017 26/9/74 From source to sea.

Class 3 shingle/willows 160m/16km. Needs high flow. Fast mean from S.H. 70.

KAIAPOI (no uplifting) Kaiapoi to Waimakariri. Class 1/willows/deep/20m/4km. Harbour Board area strictly 8km/h. Launching: Concrete ramp 3km downstream of Kaiapoi Bridge on north side at Askeaton.

KOWAI P2017 26/9/74 From source to sea incl. N. & S. branches.

Class 2 shingle/willows 60m/30km. Needs high flow.

KOWHAI P2017 26/9/74 From source to sea.

Class 3 shingle/352m/16km. Needs high flood flows, steep, fast.

LAKE STREAM P2017 26/9/74 See Rakaia.

Class 3/boulders/shingle/braided/700m/40km. Has been boated to low bridges in swamp. Needs high flow conditions.

MACAULAY Now uplifted from the 25th December of any year to the 30th April of the following year.

(Enviroment Canterbury Navigation by laws 2011) SEE WAITAKI MOTUNAU P2017 26/9/74 Source to bend above mooring area.

POULTER Now uplifted below the east branch confluence from 1st December of any year to the 30th April the following year. Excluded from the open speed areas are the Poulter River below the east branch confluence between 1st May and 30th November, the Poulter River above the east branch confluence and all tributaries of the Poulter River. [Environment Canterbury Navigation & Safety bylaw 2010] Lake Minchin to Waimakariri. Class 3/boulders/shingle/braided/655m/29km. Access from the Waimakariri. Has been boated 20km in high flow conditions.

RAKAIA P2017 26/9/74 All waters and tributaries except Hydra Waters and Glenariffe stream.

SECTION 1: Jagged Stream to Wilberforce. Class 3/boulders/braided/670m/32km. Launching: Where possible on south bank or into Wilberforce above junction. SECTION 2: Wilberforce to sea. Class 1/shingle/braided/395m/96km. Launching: As above/gorge bridge/near Rakaia/huts at mouth on north side. The largest volume river in Canterbury, always boatable in section 2, NO BOATING ALLOWED in section 1 during April, May, June (salmon spawning).

RANGITATA P2017 26/9/74 The Rangitata River, including it’s tributaries upstream of Red Rocks [also known as Turn Again Point] at map reference NZMS 260 J36 – 515 – 208, located approx. 3 km upstream of Rata Peaks, are reserved for NON powered vessels between 1st March and 31st July in any year.

Deep Stream [Mesopotamia] and Deep Creek [Mount Potts] are both reserved as permanent NON boating areas.

SECTION 1: Forbes Junction to Clyde. Class 3/boulders/braided/760m/15km.Launching: Opposite Mt Harper Ice Rink.

SECTION 2: Clyde to gorge. Class 1/shingle/braided/610m/43km. Launching: Opposite Mt Harper Ice Rink. SECTION 3: Gorge to intake. Class 4/rapids/rocks/waterfall/425m/6km. Launching: As above for downstream. Launch with difficulty at intake for short upstream run. SECTION 4: Intake to Main South Road Bridge. Class 3/boulders/braided/335m/69km.

Launching: At Arundel Bridge, either bank, or Highway 1 Bridge, north bank. SECTION 5: Main South Road Bridge to sea.

Class 2/boulders/braided/115m/18km. Launching: At lagoon, at sea, north bank. Classic shallow water boating in upper river and classic boulder bashing in section 4 which has lost volume to the Highbank Power Station via canal to the Rakaia.

SELWYN (no uplifting) Whitecliffs to Leeston Highway Bridge. Class 3/shingle/braided/275m/53km. Needs high flow conditions. Launching: At Selwyn Huts or where possible for short sections.

WAIAU P2017 26/9/74 Source to sea.

SECTION 1: Ada to Hope. Class 3/rocky/rapids/gorgey/730m/32km. Launching: At Hope Junction. SECTION 2: Hope to Ferry Bridge. Class 2/boulders/braided/400m/19km. Launching: As above or at Hanmer Creek. SECTION 3: Ferry Bridge to Leslie Hills. Class 2/gorgey/rocks/305m/14km. Launching: At Hanmer Creek or Leslie Hills above bridge, south side.

SECTION 4: Leslie Hills to sea. Class 1/shingle/braided/245m/64km. Launching: At Leslie Hills or Waiau or Spotswood.

Maritime Transport Act, Maritime Rules Part 91, Navigation Safety Rules Section 6 (1) no person may, without reasonable excuse, propel or navigate a vessel (including a vessel towing a person or an object) at a proper speed exceeding 5 knots (a) within 50 metres of any other vessel, raft, or person in the water; or (b) within 200 metres of the shore or of any structure these regulations are to be used in conjunction with Part 22 The Collision Prevention Rules.

Gazetted upliftings of Water Recreation Regulations(as previously noted in your year books) have been saved under Maritime Rules Part 91, Section 22, Savings.

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CANTERBURY BRANCH

Regulations uplifted

Description of Limits

WAIMAKARIRI P4512 28/11/96 Bealey Bridge to SH1 Motorway Bridge SECTION 1: Bealey Bridge to Poulter. Class 3/braided/shingle/530m/17km. Launching: Near Mount White Bridge.

SECTION 2: Poulter to Woodstock. Class 1/rocks/rapids/440m/29km. Launching: At Woodstock. SECTION 3: Woodstock to sea. Class 1/shingle/braided/305m/75km. Launching: At Woodstock, gorge bridge, JBNZ Boat Ramp Highway 1.

NOTE 5 Knots below SH1 Twin Bridges to the sea. The most heavily boated river in New Zealand.

NO BOATING ALLOWED in section 1 during April, May and June (salmon are spawning).

WAIPARA P2017 26/9/74 Source to sea incl. north middle andSouth branches.

Class 3/shingle/braided/140m/24km. Requires high flow conditions.

WAKANUI CK P2017 26/9/74 Above tidal influence.

WILBERFORCE P2017 26/9/74 See Rakaia.

Class 3/boulders/shingle/braided/700m/40km. Has been boated to Burnett Stream junction in high flow conditions.

Launching: At the Algidus Ford (variable).

WAITAKI BRANCH

River

“Treat every river as having aquatic pests and “Check, Clean, Dry all equipment before entering other waterways”.

Regulations uplifted Description of Limits

AHURIRI (no uplifting) SECTION 1: Canyon Creek to Ben Avon Gorge. Class 1/swamp/shallows/meandering/762m/30km. Launching: Birchwood Swing Bridge (ask permission). SECTION 2: Ben Avon Gorge to Lake Benmore. Class 2/gorgey/waterfall/rocks/braided/740383m/40km. Waterfall impassable boating either side. Launching: Lake Benmore, Omarama Bridge, Highway 83 at Birchwood turnoff.

DOBSON Now uplifted from the 25th December of any year to the 30th April of the following year.

(Enviroment Canterbury Navigation by laws 2011) Watsons Stream to Lake Ohau. Class 3/boulders/braided/640-510m/32km. Access from Hopkins or Lake Ohau.

Now uplifted from the 25th December of any year to the 30th April of the following year.

GODLEY

(Enviroment Canterbury Navigation by laws 2011) McKinnon Stream to Lake Tekapo. Class 3/boulders/shingle/braided/945-708m/29km. Access from Lake Tekapo. Offers greatest altitude attainable by boat in Canterbury in high flow conditions. Launching: Sometimes possible at head of lake.

HAKATARAMEA P2017 26/9/74 Class 2/shingle/rocks/willows/900m/16km. Launching: Waitaki River at Kurow - needs high flow. HEAVILY FISHED. HOPKINS Now uplifted from the 25th December of any year to the 30th April of the following year.

(Enviroment Canterbury Navigation by laws 2011) Thompson Stream to Lake Ohau. Class 3/boulders/braided/761-518m/26km. Access from Lake Ohau. Launching: At Monument (Landrover) or Roundbush. Head of lake concrete ramp.

HUXLEY (no uplifting) Branch Junction to Hopkins. Class 3/rocks/rapids/761-610m/6km. Access from Hopkins.

JOLLIE (no uplifting) Arthur’s Hut to Tasman. Class 3/boulders/braided/750-550m/10km. Access from the Tasman.

LAKE AVIEMORE Waitaki Lakes are now subject to Environment Canterbury Navigation Bylaws 2000.

Please phone 021 266 7765 Dec to Feb or ring 0800 326 636 for information.

Launching: concrete ramps Otematata, Loch Laird, Waitangi, Te Akatarawa, Parsons Rock Reserves.

LAKE BENMORE Ahuriri Gorge 360m/27m. Concrete ramps, top of dam (true right) Ahuriri Arm, Sailors Cutting, Glenburn, Haldon, Falstone, Ohau C Power Station.

LAKE OHAU 515m/10km. Launching: Roundbush concrete ramp, Ohau outlet weir, Ohau Lodge, limited launching head of lake.

LAKE WAITAKI 230m/8km. Launching: Concrete ramps, Fishermans bend, Awahokomo Stream.

MACAULAY Now uplifted from the 25th December of any year to the 30th April of the following year.

(Enviroment Canterbury Navigation by laws 2011) North Branch Junction to Lake Tekapo. Class 3/boulders/shingle/braided/922-730m/10km. Access from Lake Tekapo needs high flow conditions.

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WAITAKI BRANCH

Regulations uplifted

Description of Limits

OPIHI (no uplifting) The use of motorised craft by the JBNZ for up to two family day

events between the State Highway 1 Bridge and the confluence

of the Opihi and Opuha Rivers within the period September to

February (inclusive) conducted between 10am and 3pm when the

river flow measured at the State Highway 1 Bridge exceeds 30 cumecs.

Class 3/shingle/braided/rock/willows/200m/39km. Needs above average flows. Boatable from Rockwood Bridge to Estuary.

Launching: Concrete ramp at Milford Huts. Limited launching at SH1, Saleyards (Pleasant Point), Hanging Rock, Raincliff and Rockwood Bridges.

OPUHA (no uplifting) Class 2/shingle/boulders/rapids/willows/335m/25km. Needs above average flows. Boatable from North Opuha confluence to confluence of Opihi (at Raincliff). Launching: Limited launching at Raincliff and Rockwood Bridges.

OTAIO P2017 26/9/74 Above tidal influence.

Class 3/shingle. Needs high flow conditions.

MAKIKIHI P2017 26/9/74 All waters above tidal influence.

Class 3/shingle. Needs high flow - dry in summer.

PUKAKI Uplifted for the period 1 February to 30 April inclusive each year, for JBNZ members only, from the confluence of the Tekapo River for a distance of approximately 12km.

Refer to map under Rivers info on JBNZ website. - August 2014 Pukaki Dam to Tekapo Junction. Class 3/rocks/rapids/490m/16km. Only boatable at times of spill release from Lake Pukaki. Tekapo confluences to Lake Pukaki Dam. Launchings: Concrete ramps Haldon, Falstone and Ohau C Power Station Reserves, Lake Benmore.

TASMAN (no uplifting) Tasman Glacier to Pukaki. Class 2/shingle/boulders/rapids/sand/braided/715m/30km. Hooker River confluence to Lake Pukaki Beware quicksand!!! The heavy silt laden waters are often shallow. Access to the Tasman is confused. Best access is generally by way of the northern most channel(s) .Caution choose your day carefully, nor-west wind can chop Lake Pukaki up to dangerous levels very quickly. Launching: Concrete ramps at Tekapo B Power Station, Boundary Stream and Camp Stream. Limited launching at Glentanner Station (ask permission). Note, low lake levels may preclude use of these ramps. Alternative, beach launching Ferintosh Reserve.

TEKAPO Uplifted for the period 1 February to 30 April inclusive each year, for JBNZ members only, when the flow in the Tekapo River is greater than 20 cumecs as measured at the

flow recorder on the Tekapo River downstream of Maryburn. - August 2014 SECTION 1: Class 2/shingle/braided/rapids/boulders/braided/willows/700m/49km. Only boatable at times of spill releases from Lake Tekapo. Lake George Scott Weir to Iron Bridge. SECTION 2: Class 2/shingle/braided/willows/380m/5km.

Boatable from Lake Benmore to Iron Bridge. Launching: Concrete ramps, Haldon, Falstone and Ohau C Power Station Reserves, Lake Benmore.

WAIHAO P2017 26/9/74 All water above tidal influence.

Class 3/willows/shingle/90m/20km. Launching: Waihao Box or State Highway 1 - needs high flow condition.

WAITAKI P2017 26/9/74 All waters & tributaries above tidal influence to Waitaki Dam. Waitaki Dam to sea. Class 1/shingle/braided/trees/215m/66km. Hydro controlled. Launching: Concrete ramps south side SH1 bridge, north side Kurow Island and Duntroon. Limited launching Ferry Road, Wilsons Road, south side Kurow Island, down stream from Hakataramea confluence, south and north side launching. All on private property, please ask permission.

Maritime Transport Act, Maritime Rules Part 91, Navigation Safety Rules Section 6 (1) no person may, without reasonable excuse, propel or navigate a vessel (including a vessel towing a person or an object) at a proper speed exceeding 5 knots (a) within 50 metres of any other vessel, raft, or person in the water; or (b) within 200 metres of the shore or of any structure these regulations are to be used in conjunction with Part 22 The Collision Prevention Rules.

Gazetted upliftings of Water Recreation Regulations(as previously noted in your year books) have been saved under Maritime Rules Part 91, Section 22, Savings.

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OTAGO BRANCH

“Treat every river as having aquatic pests and “Check, Clean, Dry all equipment before entering other waterways”.

The Queenstown Lakes District Council has made amendments to the Navigation Safety Bylaw. Please make sure you check all the river info BEFORE you go boating and observe all the rules. There are severe penalties for failing to comply. The QLDC Navigation Safety Bylaw Amendments are; River Regulations uplifted Description of Limits CLUTHA Clutha River: Lake Wanaka Outlet to Balclutha Rail Bridge.

A The 5 Knot limit is in place at all times on the following waters:•From Lake Wanaka Outlet to the Old County Boundary (approx 2Kms downstream from the Lake Outlet) Marked by Yellow Poles and Yellow Buoys.

•The river channel on the true right of the river at Albert Town marked by Yellow Buoys upstream and downstream of the Island.

B The 5 Knot limit is uplifted from the Yellow poles and buoys at the Old County Boundary downstream to the Red Bridge at Luggate during the following hours •10 am to 4 pm during the months of NZ Standard Time.

•10 am to 6 pm during the months of NZ Day light saving time DART Dart River: Lake to Dredge Flat, Mount Aspiring Park Boundary.

Rockburn Stream: Dart River confluence to Chasm, class 2 Short section dependent on flow, worth a look. All boaters must report to the Commercial operator at Dart River Jet Office.”

HAWEA (no uplifting) HUNTER 5th Schedule of the QLDC Navigation and Safety Bylaw 2009, Clause 14 Hunter River

From Lake Hawea to Ferguson Creek for a 6 week period from 1 November to 12

December inclusive and a further six week period from 19 March to 30 April.

KAWARAU Rules apply on leaving and entering the lake under the Kawarau Falls Bridge, make sure you are familiar with these.

•Excluded 5 knot area, marked with Yellow Buoys adjacent to Zoological gardens.

•Shotover River confluence, Jet boats exiting the Shotover River have right of way.”

•Arrow River confluence downstream, 5 knot limit applies.

LAKE MAHINERANGI Class 1/390m/21km. Launching: Fisherman Huts, north side of lake also concrete ramp near No. 1 Dam, south side of lake.

LAKE WAIHOLA Class 1/lake weedy/3m/6km. Launching: Ramp at Domain. Alternatively Otago Branch ramp, Henley. NOTE: 8km/h restriction on leaving lake.

MAKARORA Lake to the confluence of the Young River.

Notify Commercial operator Wilkin River Jet in Makarora.”

MANUHERIKIA (no uplifting) Chatto Creek to Clutha River. Class 2/trees/shallows/rocks/180-140m.15km. Boatable only in fresh conditions. Launching: Alexandra Boat Club ramp on Clutha River.

MATUKITUKI Lake Wanaka to the point on the East Branch where it meets Mt Aspiring National Park Boundary and on the West Branch to the Raspberry Flat car park.

OTAGO HARBOUR Class 1 sand banks/0m/24km. Rock wall at channel edge exposed at low water. Best launching ramps: West side of Harbour (1) Careys Bay by Fisherman’s Wharf. (2). Boat Harbour (fairly steep). East side of Harbour (1) Broad Bay at Boat Club. (2) Vauxhall Yacht Club.

REES Lake Wakatipu to Muddy Creek / braided, launching at Glenorchy. Uplifted for the period 1st November to 30 April inclusive each year.”

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River

OTAGO BRANCH

Regulations uplifted

Description of Limits

SHOTOVER “Upper Shotover River: Deep Creek to 100 mts past Skippers Bridge, Rocky Gorge Contact Commercial Operators.

Lower Shotover River: •Kawarau River confluence to Tucker Beach, courtesy contact Kawarau Jet. •Shotover Jet Concession Area, Tucker Beach to Oxen Bridge Tunnel is by Permit only, apply Shotover Jet.” TAIERI P2532 14/9/78 From 200m upstream of Mouth Br. to Waipori River Br.

P4415 16/12/82 Fergusson’s Pit to Rock Garden 10.00a.m. - 6.00p.m. 1/10 to 30/4.

SECTION 1: Unlikely to be boated at any time, SECTION 2: Hyde to Pukerangi Gorge. Class 2 willows/rocks/245m/49km.

Launching: Middlemarch Bridge. SECTION 3: Pukerangi Gorge to rockgardens. Class 4/rocks/rapids/shutes/ some sections of boatable water but access is difficult 155m/40km. SECTION 4: Rockgardens to Outram Class 3/shallows/ rapids/rocks 15m/6km. Launching: Outram Bridge. SECTION 5: Outram to confluence of Waipori River Class 1/shingle/ mud/shallows 5m/27km. NOTE: 8kph speed limit actively patrolled on this section. Launching: SECTION 6: Confluence of Waipori River to mouth Class 1/meandering/tidal 1m/10km. Launching: Concrete ramp at Taieri Ferry Bridge. Launching for Section 4 is by 4wd only.

WILKIN Notify Commercial operator Wilkin River Jet at Makarora.

YOUNG (no uplifting) WAIPORI (no uplifting)

Maritime Transport Act, Maritime Rules Part 91, Navigation Safety Rules Section 6 (1) no person may, without reasonable excuse, propel or navigate a vessel (including a vessel towing a person or an object) at a proper speed exceeding 5 knots (a) within 50 metres of any other vessel, raft, or person in the water; or (b) within 200 metres of the shore or of any structure these regulations are to be used in conjunction with Part 22 The Collision Prevention Rules.

Gazetted upliftings of Water Recreation Regulations(as previously noted in your year books) have been saved under Maritime Rules Part 91, Section 22, Savings.

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SOUTHLAND BRANCH

“Treat every river as having aquatic pests and “Check, Clean, Dry all equipment before entering other waterways”.

Speed of Vessels In terms of Environmental Southland “Navigation Safety Bylaws 2003” No person may, without reasonable excuse, propel or navigate a vessel (including a vessel towing a person or an object) at a proper speed exceeding 5 knots : • within 50 metres of any other vessel, raft, or person in the water; or • within 200 metres of the shore or of any structure; or • within 200 metres of any vessel or raft that is flying Flag A of the International code of signals (divers flag).

For further information see www.es.govt.nz Navigation Safety Bylaws Rivers Information APARIMA Speed uplifting in terms of 3.2.1 (a) and (b) for the period 1 August to 30 September inclusive each year from Jacobs River Bridge (single lane bridge – Wreys Bush / Mossburn Road) – downstream to Thornbury Bridge (Thornbury – Otautau Road). The rest of the year 5 knots.

Class 3 Jacobs River Bridge to Class 1 at Thornbury Bridge Launch Sites: Jacobs River Bridge, Wreys Bush Bridge, Otautau Bridge, Fairfax Bridge, Thornbury Bridge.

CLINTON (no uplifting) EGLINGTON (no uplifting) HANKINSON (no uplifting) HOLLYFORD Speed uplifting in terms of 3.2.1 (a) and (b) all year from Confluence of Humbolt Creek (Lower Hollyford Road) to the Sea, excluding Lake McKerrow which has a 5 knot restriction within 200 m of the shore.

Rapids below Hidden Falls confluence are not boatable. Common practice is to helicopter lift over rapid (approximately 400 m).

Class 3 – rocks / logs / shallows Launch Sites: Humbolt Creek or via Milford Sound (during fine weather) MARAROA (no uplifting) MATAURA Speed uplifting in terms of 3.2.1 (a) and (b) for the period 1 August to 30 September inclusive each year from Ardlussa Bridge (Keowns Bridge Road) to Seaward downs Bridge (Mataura Island Road). The rest of the year 5 knots. The Falls at Mataura Freezing Works are not boatable.

Gore Bridge to Mataura Falls not recommended due to obstructions except within the area of water 300m long, 4.8 kilometres downstream from Gore at Beattie’s Beach. Classes 2 – 3 – shingle / boulders / willows / coal Launch Sites : Ardlussa Bridge, and Gore MAVORA LAKES South Mavora Lake - No Uplifting North Mavora Lake – 3.2.1 (a), (b) and (c) apply ORETI Speed uplifting in terms of 3.2.1 (a) and (b): Dipton Bridge (Dipton Castlerock Road) to Winton Bridge (SH 96) – all year Period 1 August to 30 September inclusive each year from: Lumsden Bridge (SH 94) to Dipton Bridge (Dipton – Castlerock Road) Winton Bridge (SH 96) - Wallacetown Bridge (SH 99 Iron Bridge) Classes 1 - 3 Launch Sites: All year round Winton Bridge & Dipton Bridge 1 August to 30 September - Mossburn Bridge, Lumsden Bridge (SH 94) and Viner Road (runs off Lochiel-Branxholme Road) POURAKINO Speed uplifting in terms of 3.2.1 (a) and (b) for the period 1 October to 15 April the following year inclusive from source to sea. The rest of the year 5 knots. Note : Tidal for full length (subject to white baiters during season) Class 2 Sand Bars / logs / weed Launch Sites: Riverton PYKE Speed uplifting in terms of 3.2.1 (a) and (b) all waters of Hollyford River from Olivine Confluence to Hollyford River Confluence, excluding Lake Alabaster which has a 5 knot restriction within 200 m of the shore. Class 3 – Rocks/logs/shallows TOETOES HARBOUR Speed uplifting in terms of 3.2.1 (a) and (b) all year but excluding the Titiroa Stream Note : Tidal for full length (subject to white baiters during season) Class 1 Sand Bars / logs / weed Launch Sites: Fortrose 19

SOUTHLAND BRANCH WAIAU Upper – Lake Te Anau (Lake Te Anau Control Gates) to 1.6 kms down from Lake Te Anau Control Gates – No Uplifting Speed uplifting in terms of 3.2.1 (a) and (b) all year: Upper – 1.6 km down from Lake Te Anau (Te Anau Control Gates) to Lake Manapouri between 7.30am and 7.30pm on Saturdays and Sundays and between 7.00am and 8.00pm on other days of the week Class 1 – Rocks/logs Launch Sites: Queens Reach (SH 95) or Manapouri (Pearl Harbour) Middle – Lake Manapouri to Home Creek Launch Sites: Manapouri (Pearl Harbour) Lower – Mararoa Weir to Sea Hydro Controlled - recreational flows 4th Saturday of the month October through to March.

Note: The weir now spills all year. Class 2 – Rocks/logs/shallows Launch Sites: Tewaewae Lagoon, Tuatapere Domain, Clifden, Mararoa Weir (when conditions favourable) WAIKAIA (no uplifting) WAIMEA (no uplifting) WAIRAURAHIRI Speed uplifting in terms of 3.2.1 (a) and (b) all year Lake Hauroko to Sea Class 3 – Isolated / boulders / rapids / logs / shallows – this river should be boated by experienced boaters.

There are three Commercial operators on this river Fill in ‘intentions’ book at Teal Bay Hut Launch Sites: Lake Hauroko WORSLEY (no uplifting) Total Ban Fiordland National Park Wilderness Area

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