Rangitaiki River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

Highlights

  • 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.

Summary

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.

Tour info

Duration
6 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

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.

What’s included?

  • Lunch

  • Professional guide

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • All necessary equipment

  • Gratuities

  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 6h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

River Rats Raft & Kayak

About operator:

River Rats have been offering quality adventures for over 35 years. There’s something for everyone, from full on grade 5 action on the Kaituna River, featuring the world's highest commercially rafted waterfall, through to a gentle grade 2 scenic raft trip suitable for participants as young as 5 years old. Kayaking is available as freedom hire or a guided tour. Paddle the local lakes to a secluded beach or enjoy a hot water swim only accessible by boat, an evening kayak option is available in summer that includes a BBQ dinner and a hidden Glow Worm cave

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