Pelorus River Kayak Adventures - Havelock, Marlborough

Kayak New Zealand’s Most Stunning River

The Pelorus River, Havelock

Visit New Zealand’s most beautiful scenery, paddling in a inflatable canoe down the Pelorus River, Havelock with Pelorus Eco Adventures a family run New Zealand kayaking company that offers fully guided kayak tours on the Pelorus River which are suitable for all experience levels.

The Pelorus River was chosen by Peter Jackson for the famous ‘barrel run scene’ in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. The director came here camping as a youngster, and remembered the river fondly from his childhood. The main site of the filming is one location comprising a waterfall and a rocky outcrop.

Pelorus Eco Adventures – What To Expect Of Your Hobbit Kayak Tour

Whether this is your first time on the water or you are experienced, the Pelorus river has a lot to offer. The dramatic beauty of this valley is unparalleled, so join us on this unique kayaking adventure.

Drift down the crystal-clear Pelorus river paddling your own canoe.
Enjoy New Zealand’s pristine native forest as you float past, & learn how the flora & fauna were utilised by the Maori people.
Learn the history of the gold & timber industries that shaped the top of the south.
Our Hobbit Kayak Tour will help you explore this famous filming location by standing on the same rocks & passing the same waterfall as Bilbo and his friends. Get involved in this amazing Middle-earth location.

Hobbit Kayak Tour – Are you ready to Take The Plunge?

Pelorus Eco Adventures – The Hobbit Barrel Run Kayak Tour.

Price: $185 per person – Children $155 per child (under 16)
Price: Family (2 adults + 2 Children) $580

Departs: Daily at 9am and 2pm from Blue Moon Lodge in Havelock.

Duration: 4 hours

Join us as we head off on a fun adventure with our Hobbit Kayak Tour, a unique fully guided kayaking experience down what is claimed to be one the most beautiful rivers in New Zealand, the Pelorus River. Our kayak tour “The Barrel Run” is an unforgettable paddling journey through the exact same locations, where the famous barrel scene of “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” was filmed.

We follow in the wake of Bilbo and his friends from the world-famous film The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, while taking advantage of some stunning panoramas as we paddle our way down the river, taking you through exhilarating but easy rapids, through crystal clear pools and past native forest and waterfalls in safe inflatable tandem canoes,

surrounded by stunning scenery, rich history, and wildlife to discover along the way.

The Pelorus river is an easy paddle for all age levels, and anybody who takes part in this awesome kayak adventure in New Zealand will definitely remember it as a highlight. This is a great family adventure and introduction to canoeing among New Zealand’s most beautiful landscapes, fully guided.

The dramatic beauty of this valley is unparalleled, so join our experienced, friendly guides on an eye-opening, fun kayaking tour paddling down the scenic Pelorus river, Havelock, New Zealand.

Pelorus Eco Adventures – Private Hobbit Kayak Tour.

Price: $245 per person with a minimum 3 person charge

Departs: 10:30 am and 3:30 pm from Blue Moon Lodge in Havelock.

Duration: 5 hours

Want to make your kayaking tour uniquely special? Want to share your kayaking tour with only the people you love? Are you looking for a little more from your kayaking tour? Then choose a Private Kayaking Tour. Many of our guests and couples on honeymoons are interested in enjoying their own private kayaking tour, one that focuses on their own unique interests. The Pelorus river has a wide range of areas that can satisfy different interests. We would be happy to arrange a special private kayaking tour for you on the beautiful Pelorus river in New Zealand.

Private Tour Includes

Gourmet picnic beside the river.
Guided bushwalk to secret pools.
Flora & fauna talk and identification.
Free photographs of your special day.
Fun team-building skills for groups or family.
We can also host family reunions, birthday parties and family trips with young kids.