Skip to main content

Paddling near Timaru, Canterbury

Timaru sits on the South Canterbury coast, with the Southern Alps rising to the west and a spread of glacial lakes and braided rivers within an hour or two's drive. The area is a practical base for flatwater paddling on lakes like Tekapo, Opuha, and Hood, as well as whitewater on the Rangitata River.

Paddle smarter with real-time insights

Whether you're en route and conditions shift or you're looking for the best spot based on current flows, we enable you to make informed decisions on the fly.

Canterbury licenses and regulations

Smarter Paddling Starts in the App.

Paddleways gives you everything you need to plan smarter, paddle better, and own every trip from first launch to takeout.