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Kayaking the Huka Falls

Only the most adventurous – or foolhardy – attempt to kayak the Huka Falls, where the Waikato River pounds through a chasm and then plunges 11 metres into a basin. The first successful attempt was made by Nick Kerkham and Greg Oke in 1981, seen here after their descent.

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Malcolm McKinnon. 'Volcanic Plateau places', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 21-Sep-11
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