Experience one of the finest half-day white water rafting trip in the world. This is the central North Island of New Zealand. A truly unique rural wilderness experience and the best way to see nature on its best is on the water!

Rafting briefings are held at 8.30am for morning trips and 1.30pm for afternoon trips. After the comprehensive briefing, you are equipped with river gear and then set off on a two to three hour mission on a section of river, which has been called the finest half-day white water rafting trip in the world. The trip starts easy, and about halfway enters the gorge. A section of 10 major and numerous minor rapids follows.

The trip finishes directly outside the Lodge. You are free to depart after hot showers and dry clothes.

Lunch is included with this trip. If arriving for the afternoon trip, please be at The Lodge by 12.30pm.

This experience voucher is valid for six months from date of purchase.

Venue:

Taihape, Central North Island.

Session Length

Trips operate all year round. Allow 4.5 hours in total for rafting.

Guidelines:

The half-day white water trip on the Rangitikei is regarded as challenging. Participants need average levels of fitness, and must be over the age of 13 years.

Numbers:

Group size rafting is between 3 and 7, in each raft, and up to 35 on the trip as a whole.

Weather:

Rafting may be cancelled if the river is too high or too low.

Other Info:

You are required to sign a waiver that specifies that you have understood the briefing, are aware of the inherent risks in the activity, and have informed your guides of any medical problems that you may have that would effect yours, or others, safety.