Rangitaiki River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

Start your white-water river-rafting adventure with hotel pickup in Rotorua. After transferring to the rafting base and the Rangitaiki River, you’re fitted with a life jacket, safety helmet, and wetsuit along with booties, a weather-dependent polar fleece top, and spray jacket.

Before launching into the water, you’ll receive a safety training that includes paddling instruction and commands, as good teamwork is required to run the mostly Grade III (and one Grade IV) river rapids—suitable for anyone who is physically active.

Paddle past sheer rock walls surrounded by a plantation forest, and be rewarded with a section of flat water around the midpoint of your whitewater rafting, where you can relax. Take in the epic New Zealand scenery, chat with your river guide and dip in for a swim if you’d like.

Your white-water expedition includes lunch and a hot shower at the base before you’re returned to your Rotorua hotel.

• Start your white-water river-rafting adventure with hotel pickup in Rotorua. After transferring to the rafting base and the Rangitaiki River, you’re fitted with a life jacket, safety helmet, and wetsuit along with booties, a weather-dependent polar fleece top, and spray jacket. Before launching into the water, you’ll receive a safety training that includes paddling instruction and commands, as good teamwork is required to run the mostly Grade III (and one Grade IV) river rapids—suitable for anyone who is physically active. Paddle past sheer rock walls surrounded by a plantation forest, and be rewarded with a section of flat water around the midpoint of your whitewater rafting, where you can relax. Take in the epic New Zealand scenery, chat with your river guide and dip in for a swim if you’d like. Your white-water expedition includes lunch and a hot shower at the base before you’re returned to your Rotorua hotel.

Experience the thrill of white water rafting on the Rangitaiki River. Rapids are mostly grade 3 with one grade 4 rapid. The trip consists of fun bouncy rapids running through a beautiful river valley featuring stunning views of native and plantation forest.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Minimum age is 10 years
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please bring swim wear and a towel
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers