Tauranga Shore Excursion: White Water Rafting Adventure

Highlights

  • This is a Private Charter just for your group! Your tour will start at the Port of Tauranga where we will be waiting to collect you. We take in the sights of Mount Maunganui & drive along one of the best beaches in New Zealand. After leaving the coastline we head into the lush countryside, where you will see and learn about the Kiwi fruit growing in the orchard.    After a safety instruction, a 60-minute whitewater adventure unfolds. Together with your expert guide, your team will enjoy an action packed ride down epic rapids in a tight and twisting warm water jungle canyon. Snake through steep native bush clad canyons and over awesome white water rapids. This is a white water enthusiasts dream and is a must do for adrenaline junkies and 1st time rafters alike! Choose any one of the options below to follow your rafting experience! Option 1 •Skyline gondola & 3 Luge rides, Jump on board an eight-seater Gondola. Experience the 900 metre cableway system that will transport your group on scenic ride with spectacular views over lake Rotorua. Then choose from 3 luge tracks to race down! The part go-cart, part toboggan is gravity fuelled with full rider control over speed and direction, pull back on the bars to slow down, push forward to go and enjoy the ride.  It's the longest track in the world. Option 2 •Jet Boat & Mokoia Island Experience.The ultimate experience which combines a 30min Jet Tour of Lake Rotorua with a 30min guided tour of Mokoia Island. Experience nature, geothermal activity, local history and a walk through the bird sanctuary on this magical island. Option 3 Choose any 2 of the following1 hour activities below: •Horse trekking, Let our experienced guides take you on a magical Rotorua Horse Trek up the magnificent Mt Ngongotaha. Our horse trails cross rolling farmland and offer spectacular views overlooking Lake Rotorua, the city and beyond.  •Clay bird Shooting,Under the guidance of our fully licensed instructors, our Rotorua clay bird shooting is suitable for beginners, right through to experienced clay bird shooters. They have a well stocked armory of 12 gauge ‘under and over’, pump action or semi auto shotguns to suit all levels of shooter. •4 Wheel Drive buggy ride During our tour, you will learn the local Maori history of Rotorua’s sacred spirit mountain, Mount Ngongotaha. Enjoy native NZ bush, bustling with fauna, birds and animals. Breath taking views await you once you reach the summit. We then take in the sights of Rotorua before we head back to the Port.

Summary

This is a Private Charter just for your group! Your tour will start at the Port of Tauranga where we will be waiting to collect you. We take in the sights of Mount Maunganui & drive along one of the best beaches in New Zealand. After leaving the coastline we head into the lush countryside, where you will see and learn about the Kiwi fruit growing in the orchard.    After a safety instruction, a 60-minute whitewater adventure unfolds. Together with your expert guide, your team will enjoy an action packed ride down epic rapids in a tight and twisting warm water jungle canyon. Snake through steep native bush clad canyons and over awesome white water rapids. This is a white water enthusiasts dream and is a must do for adrenaline junkies and 1st time rafters alike! Choose any one of the options below to follow your rafting experience! Option 1 •Skyline gondola & 3 Luge rides, Jump on board an eight-seater Gondola. Experience the 900 metre cableway system that will transport your group on scenic ride with spectacular views over lake Rotorua. Then choose from 3 luge tracks to race down! The part go-cart, part toboggan is gravity fuelled with full rider control over speed and direction, pull back on the bars to slow down, push forward to go and enjoy the ride.  It's the longest track in the world. Option 2 •Jet Boat & Mokoia Island Experience.The ultimate experience which combines a 30min Jet Tour of Lake Rotorua with a 30min guided tour of Mokoia Island. Experience nature, geothermal activity, local history and a walk through the bird sanctuary on this magical island. Option 3 Choose any 2 of the following1 hour activities below: •Horse trekking, Let our experienced guides take you on a magical Rotorua Horse Trek up the magnificent Mt Ngongotaha. Our horse trails cross rolling farmland and offer spectacular views overlooking Lake Rotorua, the city and beyond.  •Clay bird Shooting,Under the guidance of our fully licensed instructors, our Rotorua clay bird shooting is suitable for beginners, right through to experienced clay bird shooters. They have a well stocked armory of 12 gauge ‘under and over’, pump action or semi auto shotguns to suit all levels of shooter. •4 Wheel Drive buggy ride During our tour, you will learn the local Maori history of Rotorua’s sacred spirit mountain, Mount Ngongotaha. Enjoy native NZ bush, bustling with fauna, birds and animals. Breath taking views await you once you reach the summit. We then take in the sights of Rotorua before we head back to the Port.

Tour info

Duration
7 hours - 8 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

This is a Private Charter Tour! Rafting, Jet Boat, 4X4 Buggy Tour, Clay Shooting, Horse Trekking, Gondola with Luge rides. Kaituna River rafting peaceful waters and thrilling rapids share a stunning unspoiled natural setting. Snake through steep native bush clad canyons and over awesome white water rapids.  Your river guide will expertly manoeuvre through thunderous rapids, so hold on and enjoy this thrilling whitewater experience. Blended with touches of Maori culture, this trip offers it all, for both white water rafting enthusiasts and first timers.  After Rafting we move on to your second chosen activity!   Option 1 Skyline Gondola with 3 luge rides. Option 2 30 Min Jet Boating on Lake Rotorua with a 30 Min Guided tour of Mokoia Island. Option 3 Choose any 2 of the following 1 hr activities Horse Trekking or Clay Shooting or 4 Wheel drive  Buggy ride.

What’s included?

  • Driver/guide

  • Professional guide

  • Port pickup and drop-off

  • Lunch will be available to purchase on the day

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 7-8 hours

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

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

Operated by:

New Zealand Discovery Tours

About operator:

The Small Group Experience: Our Only Focus We design our escorted tours specifically for small groups, which allows us to move about more flexibly and efficiently; enjoy more spontaneous encounters; and experience a degree of freedom and independence simply not available to travellers on conventional group tours of 17 or more. Our goal is to show you the major sights and take you where you’d like to go on your own but don’t have the access or opportunity to plan yourself: Giving the opportunity for you the traveller to be free to savour the experience.

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