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The Otunui Paddleboat went overland this week to her new location at Hikurangi Island on Lake Whakamaru. The address is 1105 Ongaroto Road, Kinleith SH30. This is also the MyCamp site offering accommodation, kayak hire, catering, and loads of activities to keep you entertained. See scheduled trips on the calendar 
Our Mission We operate this business because we love boating and showing people the beautiful scenery during our cruises. AND we are preserving a living piece of New Zealand's maritime history. We hope you'll join us. Email: info@paddleboat.co.nz or call on 0800-OTUNUI, 0800-688684. River Trail Shuttles Riding or hiking the Waikato River Trails? Talk to us about our Shuttle Service. We will drop you off from the paddleboat to cycle or walk back to Whakamaru or Atiamuri at a distance that suits you. About the cruise The Otunui makes regular trips on Lake Whakamaru This two hour cruise heads south down Lake Whakamaru towards the Whakamaru Dam passing the Whakamaru Reserve (where Yogi Bear was filmed), Waipamu Station, the Waikato River Trails, wetlands and farmland. The sights Lake Whakamaru was formed with completion of the Whakamaru Dam and powerstation in 1956. We pass by native trees such as Tanekaha, Ponga, Rimu and some pine and willows while ignimbrite cliffs carved and channelled by water, wind and time, dominate the riverscape. Coots, Teal and Paradise Ducks, Cormorants, Swans and Falcons are a few of the birds we will see, along with many trout and the occasional wild boar along the river edge, curiously watching the boats passing. The experience A commentary will point out features as we pass by and give a history of the lake, stream and local community. Any questions on the boat or the points along the way can be answered by the skipper or crew. |
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