Shore Excursion: Scenic Rafting from Napier | La Vacanza Travel

Shore Excursion: Scenic Rafting from Napier

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
Destination: New Zealand, Hawke's Bay, Napier
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  • 5 hours 30 minutes
  • Napier
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

We are unique in that we offer this beautiful trip into our back yard with history from guides with over 30 years experience on the river and stories from maori elders going back 33 generations (or so).

All trips get clients back onto the cruiseships well before departure.

Itinerary

This trip starts from either your ship or in Napier city, then bus one hour into the heart of the north island. Thie activity is a scenic raft trip down grade 2 rapids whilie listening to bird song. Also included is a narrative on the local history of the area going right back 80 million years, through to pre european times with local maori and into the near past and present. This activity is also great for families with children being able to swim down river and drinking the fresh water all in a safe environment. Grade 2 rapids are fun but small so if you dont wish to get to wet dont jump in. Photos of your trip are available either mailed to you or on our facebook page free of charge. A homemade lunch is provided afterwards before heading back to your ship or to Napier to checkout Art deco buildings. Timewise we like everyone back on board your ship 2 hours before ship departure.

All safety and rafting equipment is supplied, just bring Bathers if you wish, a towel and sunscreen.

Stop At:

• Raftfishnz, 112 McVicar Road, Te Haroto 4182, New Zealand

Inclusions
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Infant seats available
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • 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 120 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Departure Point

    Napier, New Zealand
    Traveler pickup is offered
    We can either pick up from the port or from Napier city.

    Please note trips are bespoke. Times start once your ship is debarking from napier port..

    PLEASE NOTE - FEBRUARY 2nd AND 23rd WE HAVE NO VACANCIES ON THE CARNIVAL SPLENDOR CRUISE SHIP. AlSO NO VACANCIES ON FEB 17 FOR AZAMARA. CRUISESHIP.

    Ports

    • napier


    Departure Time


    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    Shore Excursion: Scenic Rafting from Napier
    5/20/2019 - 5/13/2025

    Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM


    Return Details

    Returns to original departure point

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    5 hours 30 minutes


    User's Reviews

    lisa_f

    19 Apr, 2024

    From the moment Deon picked us up from the wharf he made us feel so welcome and comfortable we drove to his house to get suited up with rain gear and life jackets their were people there to help us find our right sizes they were so helpful. Once on the river our Guide Vince showed us how to Oar he was so polite and helpful. We had no troubles at all my husband and I felt very safe even though we got stuck on a few rocks in the river Vince guided us on how to get off the rocks. What an Awesome experience would highly recommend this river float experience to anyone of any age and once we got off the river Deon's lovely wife had a beautiful home made picnic lunch waiting for us. Her Quiche and sausage rolls were absolutely yummy. Thank you so much. We enjoyed every minute.

    bbrownmc

    10 Apr, 2024

    Awesome trip with fantastic scenery! The scenery was breathtaking g and had fabulous stories along the way. Lunch afterwards was light but a great trip.

    Kathleen_I

    09 Apr, 2024

    This was my first time river rafting. It was an incredible experience. The scenery was spectacular and the guides were great! What a fun day!

    william_b

    29 Mar, 2024

    We had the most wonderful time with Leon. Everything about the trip was so much fun and what a fun little lunch we had down by the river. Just exactly what should be expected. Very very casual homemade by Leons wife. Leon was very safety conscious, and made sure that we were all safe to go on the raft and down the river.

    Shaneil_S

    28 Mar, 2024

    Amazing local tour! Very well equipped, extremely knowledgeable local guide, great fun and laughs on the River. So far this was the highlight of our entire trip to New Zealand.

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    A great experience

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    Highly recommend local tour operator

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    A wonderful raft trip in New Zealand!!

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    Great way to learn about the area and have fun!

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    Fun day on the water! Great experience!

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    Amazing family fun time

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    Awesome river rafting

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    Awesome day fishing and rafting on the river.

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    A Beautiful Rafting Experience

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    Awesome Experience

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    Best river rafting there is... Full stop!!

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    Best time EVER!!!

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    BEST OF NAPIER

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    Not to be missed!!

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    Great day on the river with Deon!

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