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Southern Edge > Day Rafting Options
Day Rafting Options
North Island Day Rafting Options
| Mighty Kaituna |
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| The Kaituna adventure is all about excitement, it’s one of the world’s highest commercially rafted waterfalls. Hang on as you take an awesome adrenaline pumping 7 metre drop into the foaming waters below! |
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| Upper Mohaka |
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| The Mokau River is situated just 45 minutes south of Waitomo Caves in the heart of King Country. It’s a Grade 3 river with natural hot springs scattered alongside the river. Spring months provide the best rafting levels. |
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| Tongariro River |
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| Experience one of the best rafting adventures in grade three rapids perfect for first timers and expert rafters alike. Navigate over 60 roller coaster rapids in spectacular unspoilt wilderness of New Zealand |
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| Motu River |
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| From mild to wild this mysterious river ranged from grade III to V depending on the flow, and reaches a fearsome grade VI when in flood. Located in the Raukumara Range, the Motu river is the most isolated and untouched. |
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| Rangitaiki River |
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| 14 kilometers of thrilling rapids, spectacular scenery and a full day of adventure on the water with loads of variety for an awesome packed whitewater rafting experience. |
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| Rangitaiki River Scenic |
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| 1.5 Hours on the Lower Rangitaiki River is the perfect rafting experience for first timers and families. Appreciate your surroundings, this gentle journey takes you through gorges and along native forests. |
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| Wairoa River |
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| Located just over 2 hours from Auckland, this is the one locals love that is recognised worldwide for its rafting value. Only available 26 days a year, this hydro-controlled river is a grade 5 suitable for everyone above 13 years. |
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| Mokau River |
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| Situated just 45 minutes south of Waitomo Caves, this excellent grade 4 adventure is one of the only commercially-rafting rivers in New Zealand that runs primarily through farmland and native bush. A great trip suited for everyone. |
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South Island Day Rafting Options
| Buller River |
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| The Buller & West Coast are regarded as NZ’s premier white water regions. This fast and furious river is one not to be missed, journey through granite canyons, deep gorges with big volume rapids and beautiful scenery. |
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| Clutha Mata-Au River |
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| Journey onto one of the world’s swiftest rivers, and one of NZ’s largest rivers. Every trip includes time to relax on the riverbank, where we “boil the billy” to make Tea-Tree tea (picked fresh) and pan for fine gold. |
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| Hanmer Springs Rafting |
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| From a quiet drift through the wilderness to a white-knuckled, wide-eyed journey down turbulent rapids, this rafting trip covers the full spectrum and suitable for everyone looking for thrills. |
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| Rangitata River |
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| Mind blowingly beautiful, reassuringly wonderful and the closest grade 5 white water rafting to Christchurch. This day trip will leave you in awe. From calm turquoise waters to grade 5 raging rapids. |
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| Wanganui River (SI) |
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| The Wanganui River offers good Grade 3-4 rapids after heavy rainfall. This trip is definitely appeal to experienced and novice rafters, with its great volume and wonderful waves which will leave you enthralled. |
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| Karamea |
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| Located at the northern end of the West Coast, bringing grade 4-5 rapids & voted one of the top 10 wilderness rafting in the world! Drive in or Heli in, the river is your to enjoy for an unforgettable heart pumping adventure. |
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| Whataroa |
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| Whataroa, renowned for not only the quality of many rapids but for its stunning colour. Glacier fed its a mixture of turquoise and a milky hue. Grade 3-4 rapids great for beginners with astounding surroundings. |
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| Perth River |
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| This is as good as Heli-rafting gets in NZ! Action packed this Perth River does not get rafted on a daily basis & often rapids but be scouted before going ahead; this river has a lot of character with the challenge and inspiration to follow. |
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| Shotover River |
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| This great rafting challenge is wild and untamed, tackle six rapids then raft through darkness in the 170m Oxenbridge Tunnel and shoot the Cascade Rapid. Experience the rugged beauty and unspoilt scenery. |
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| Kawarau River |
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| This grade 2-3 river is ideal for first time rafters. Its the same river which starred as River Anduin in Lord of the Rings, leaving you feel like you’re in Middle Earth paddling through these spectacular canyons. |
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