River Rafting: Experience the thrill of a white-water rafting adventure on the Rangitaiki River, following an instructional briefing. Navigate a mix of grade 3 and 4 rapids as you journey through a scenic river valley, surrounded by breathtaking views of native and plantation forest.
What’s Included:
Accessibility: This is an active excursion and guests must be physically fit in order to participate. Guests must be agile enough to move around quickly in the raft.
Requirements & Restrictions: Minimum Age - 10 years old. Minimum weight - 30kg. Maximum weight - 125kg. The rapids require good teamwork from guests but 15 – 20 minutes of training is given before the trip, teaching all the required paddle and safety commands. Guests will practice on flat water before launching into the rapids.
Good to Know: Approximately 120-minute transfer to Rangitaiki via air-conditioned motorcoach. There is around 15 minutes of flat water at about the mid-point on the trip allowing time to relax, enjoy the scenery, chat with your guide and fellow rafters, and even have a swim if you wish.