Whitewater Rafting Exhilarating Rapids Through Rugged Wilderness | La Vacanza Travel

Whitewater Rafting Exhilarating Rapids Through Rugged Wilderness

Duration: 4 hours
Destination: New Zealand, Wellington, Wellington
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  • 4 hours
  • Wellington
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Wellington rafting's Grade 3 wilderness river tour is the closest wilderness river tour to any city in New Zealand, only 45 minutes from the city the forest you travel through is untouched ancient New Zealand flora.
The scenery is outstanding with it's cascading waterfalls and 1000 year old native podocarp's reaching to the sky, this tour is the best grade 3 wilderness tour in New Zealand.
The river section is mostly gorge and has over 50 exciting rapids to get you buzzing, the river is flow dependent so catching it after rain makes a more exciting river tour.
We embrace the indigenous New Zealand culture and include interpretation of the Maori culture.
Staff at Wellington Rafting a full of life and live to share the fun loving culture of the river with you.

Itinerary

Customer's meet at our rafting base where briefings for the trip take place, customers are given river gear to dress into including wetsuits, booties, fleece tops, splash jackets, helmets and life jackets to keep warm and safe on the trip. Customers are then transported to the top of the river where we raft down the gorgeous 9.5 kilometer stretch of Te awa kairangi/Hutt river stopping at halfway to enjoy a light lunch riverside and do some awesome rock jumping.
The river trip is between 2.5 - 4 hours depending on flows, we end the river trip back at the meeting point where customers cars are waiting. Toilet and changing facilities are provided at each end of the river.

Stop At:

• Kaitoke Regional Park Waterworks Road Entrance New Zealand

Inclusions
  • Lunch
  • Wetsuits, booties, fleece top, splash top, helmet, life jacket, paddle
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions
  • Private transportation
  • $20 pick up from Upper Hutt train station.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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 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 100 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

9 Jupiter Grove, Trentham, Upper Hutt 5018, New Zealand
Traveler pickup is offered
Please see the other booking options for adding a pick-up to your booking. We can collect customers from Wellington train station (outside the front entrance on Bunny Street opposite McDonald's) or Upper Hutt train station. A returning shuttle service to you pick-up point will be provided at the end of your tour.


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

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

Duration

4 hours


User's Reviews

nicolebQ3534DW

01 Jan, 2024

Absolutely amazing guys!!!! We had the best time… the scenery was the most beautiful and breathtaking we have ever experienced. Hamish and his team were beyond helpful, friendly and knowledgeable… would 100% recommend this tour to everybody!!!! To experience untouched nature like this, we were very lucky!!! Thanks so much guys!! Wish you every success for the future… hopefully see you guys again… Nicole, Troy, Danielle and Holly

Traveler35684920589

02 Dec, 2023

We did the Grade 3 whitewater rafting trip which was very well organised, exciting and fun. We were provided with all the gear we needed and appropriate briefing etc. The route is just north of Upper Hutt and is stunning with plenty of exciting rapids and the staff made sure we had a great day out. Would highly recommend.

Wrighthelen73

20 Nov, 2023

This trip was such fun. The water was very fast when we went it was on the verge of being cancelled. Everyone fell in but all part of the fun. Felt in safe hands at all times.

P5846YEscottb

19 Nov, 2023

W.E. had such a great time, amazing scenery, plenty of information about the area, loved the rock jump, lunch was perfect. Hamish and his instructors are very experienced and made us feel welcome and safe throughout the trip. Heaps of nice warm gear provided. Wgtn Rafting team were the hosts with the most! Totally recommend this trip. W.E. want to do it again. Scotty Barr Whakatiki Engineering Ltd.

alisT8771KU

23 Oct, 2023

Awesome experience, would strongly recommend! You get about 3 hours on the water, with fun rapids the whole way down. Furthermore, the guides take the time to talk about the river, the forest and the wildlife you see in between the rapids. A great vibe throughout - Hamish and his team are the GOATs!

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