Paddling near Napier, Hawke's Bay
Napier sits on Hawke Bay in the Hawke's Bay region of the North Island, with access to both sheltered flatwater and serious whitewater. Pandora Pond in the city is the hub for local paddling, while the Mohaka River draws paddlers seeking grade 3–5 rapids inland.
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