Rangitaiki River White Water Rafting from Rotorua | La Vacanza Travel

Rangitaiki River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

Duration: 6 hours
Destination: New Zealand, Bay of Plenty, North Island
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  • 6 hours
  • North Island
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Murupara, Murupara, Bay of Plenty Region, North Island

The rapids require good team work from you but 15 - 20 minutes of training is given before the trip teaching all the required paddle and safety commands and practice is undertaken on flat water before launching into the rapids.

The trip is suitable for anyone who is physically active. There is around 15 minutes of flat water at about the mid point on the trip allowing time to relax, enjoy the scenery, chat with your guide and fellow rafters and even have a swim if you wish.

You will spend around 1hr 45 minutes on the water, all up you need to allow 3 1/ 2 to 4 hours or around 5 1/2 - 6 hours including Rotorua Transfers.

You'll be provided with:
• Safety Helmets
• Lifejackets
• Wetsuits
• Polar Fleece Tops (weather dependent)
• Spray jackets (weather dependent)
• Wetsuit Booties
• Food and Drink
• Hot Shower

Duration: 4 hours

Pass By: Mt. Tarawera, Tr, Rotorua New Zealand

If we pick you up in Rotorua we pass Mt Tarawera on the way out and will talk about the history of the Tarawera Eruption in 1886

Pass By: Kaingaroa Forest, New Zealand

If we pick you up in Rotorua we will travel out through the Kaingaroa Forest.

Inclusions
  • Lunch
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All necessary equipment

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Minimum age is 10 years
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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 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
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Murupara Motor Camp, 963 Main Road, Murupara 3079, New Zealand
Traveler pickup is offered
Complimentary transfers from our head office at Rotorua Airport at 10.00am, central Rotorua commercial accommodation at around 10.30am or meet at the Murupara Motorcamp at 11.30am.

Airports

  • Rotorua Airport, Rotorua New Zealand


Departure Time

11:30 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

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

Duration

6 hours


User's Reviews

Explore06850488011

17 Apr, 2024

Right from the safety brief, through the rapids and back for the lunch, the team made it a great day. We can now say “we have rafted the Rangitaiki River…oh yeah”. Thanks for the experience.

KatieKingsbury

05 Apr, 2024

The kayak director was fabulous and knowledgeable about more than just kayaking. He had history and information about the plants and animals living on the banks of the river. The water was low, though our guide made the experience very exciting. When the water was calm our guide invited us to swim which I did and found very refreshing. The obstacles along the way with the guide expertise made the journey fun and exciting.

R6018XQroberts

29 Mar, 2024

My partner and I enjoyed our experience with River Rats very much. Our guides Nev and Cam made us feel welcome, safe and we engaging the entire time. The rafting was exciting and thoroughly enjoyable. The mix bag of weather we experienced only made the experience more memorable.

Camper727711

14 Mar, 2024

Such an amazing trip! Our guide Zac skillfully led us on a white water adventure that exceeded all our expectations. Our two hour ride was split between traversing rapids and floating serenely along calm stretches. Really lovely. We would happily do it again.

stevenlZ6450VM

13 Mar, 2024

We had a great time with River Rats on the Rangitaiki rafting excursion! All 4 of our party are retired, 3 taking our 1st rafting experience and loved it! Beautiful forest and river views throughout and plenty of whitewater fun ably guided by Zak. Would go again without hesitation, such fun.

User's Picture Gallery

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Great day rafting the Rangitaiki River.

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Memories on the Rangitaki with River Rats

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The most thrilling, fun, wholesome experience we've had. Can't fault the river rats team. Our instructor Yespin is a legend, awe

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River rafting adventure

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Family fun

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Super fun, awesome guides, heaps of laughs and spectacular nature.

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Fantastic fun, great guide

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