Kayakers Run One of New Zealand’s Most Notorious Waterfalls

Hidden in the depths of the Kaimanawa Forest Park in the heart of New Zealand’s North Island is the 80-foot Tauranga-Taupo waterfall. First identified and descended some 10 several years back by Kiwi legend Brendon Bayley, it is had a combined history for kayakers that’s involved thoroughly clean lines, broken backs and in the vicinity of drownings. This December, rains primed the movement-dependent fall to the best stage of 600 cubic toes for every second, and two of New Zealand’s most-promising youthful chargers returned right after a scouting mission with a person prepare: to run the fall. The 16-12 months-outdated George Snook and Zack Mutton made the brutal two-hour hike with kayaks and checked the movement a single final time right before dropping in. The falls are recognized for their tough entrance and tricky lip, having said that, with the solar out on a glorious summer’s day in the Southern Hemisphere, the timing labored completely. Everything aligned for the lads to get ideal strains down this stunning 80-foot waterfall.

—See the movie of the drop beneath, plus extra of photographer-expedition paddler-Olympian Mike Dawson‘s own paddling exploits.

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