Paddling near Rapaura, Marlborough

Rapaura sits in the Marlborough wine country of the northern South Island, close to a region widely regarded as one of New Zealand's premier paddling destinations. The Pelorus River draws river kayakers with its clear water, small rapids, and forested gorges, while the Marlborough Sounds to the north provide sheltered sea kayaking through calm coves and native bush-lined coastlines.