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Paddling near Raupunga, Hawke's Bay

Raupunga sits in northern Hawke's Bay on the Mohaka River, one of the North Island's most celebrated whitewater runs. The river grades range from gentle Grade 1/2 beginner sections through to technical Grade 5 rapids, making it a destination for paddlers of all levels. Lake Waikaremoana and the Ngaruroro River add further variety to the region's paddling.

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