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Half Day, Grade 5, White Water Rafting on the Rangitikei River
North Island, New Zealand
$161.83
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The grade 5 white water rafting trip is recognized as one of the best half-day adventures, featuring 10 major rapids along an 11 km run. Voted in the top 8 white water trips globally by Red Bull, this journey promises excitement.
- 🚣♂️ This active trip requires teamwork to navigate steep drops, chutes, and major rapids in the grade 5 gorge.
- 🌊 The adventure begins with mellow grade 1-3 rapids, ideal for practice before tackling more challenging waters.
- 🏞️ Participants will witness stunning New Zealand scenery throughout the experience.
- 🛁 After the trip, enjoy hot showers back at River Valley Lodge; meals or accommodation can be added at the lodge post-trip.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Grade 5 White Water Rafting PM
Half day, grade 5 white water rafting on the Rangitikei River. Our PM trip departs at 12.30PM.Departures are subject to minimum people bring booked in, and are river level dependent.
Half day, grade 5 white water rafting on the Rangitikei River. Our PM trip departs at 12.30PM.Departures are subject to minimum people bring booked in, and are river level dependent.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- All equipment is provided - Wetsuit, helmet, lifejacket, neoprene booties, fleece top, paddle jacket, and on cooler days, neoprene gloves and neoprene socks.
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Meeting point
If you are using a GPS then our co-ordinates are – South 39°37-800 East 176°02-583 – however we do not recommend using GPS as it does not take you on the easiest route.
The Details
• If you are traveling South, turn left at the River Valley signpost, 18km after Waiouru.
• If you are traveling North, use the Gretna Hotel in Taihape as your starting point, with the Gretna Hotel on your left. The 32km drive will last around 35 minutes after taking you through some of New Zealand’s finest and most picturesque hill country. Please follow the regular signs to River Valley.
• After turning off State Highway 1, you will cross two bridges coming from Waiouru, and three bridges coming from Taihape.
• The last 1.5 km’s are gravel and take you to the Lodge at the end of Mangahoata Road.
Return details
If you are using a GPS then our co-ordinates are – South 39°37-800 East 176°02-583 – however we do not recommend using GPS as it does not take you on the easiest route.
The Details
• If you are traveling South, turn left at the River Valley signpost, 18km after Waiouru.
• If you are traveling North, use the Gretna Hotel in Taihape as your starting point, with the Gretna Hotel on your left. The 32km drive will last around 35 minutes after taking you through some of New Zealand’s finest and most picturesque hill country. Please follow the regular signs to River Valley.
• After turning off State Highway 1, you will cross two bridges coming from Waiouru, and three bridges coming from Taihape.
• The last 1.5 km’s are gravel and take you to the Lodge at the end of Mangahoata Road.
Your trip starts at River Valley Lodge. Meet at the lodge for the trip briefing and get kitted out with lots of equipment to keep you warm and safe on the river. Then, we drive you 30 mins to the Rangitikei River put on.
The trip starts off with some mellow grade 1-3 rapids, which are great practice for what lies ahead. Then, you will tackle the grade 5 gorge. With 10 major rapids on this 11 km run, plus numerous smaller rapids, there is plenty to get excited about.
This is a very active trip and you will need to work as part of a team to navigate your way through steep drops, chutes and major rapids in the grade 5 gorge.
Throughout the trip you will see some amazing New Zealand scenery along the way.
The trip finishes back at River Valley Lodge for hot showers. Allow around 4 hours from start to finish.
The trip starts off with some mellow grade 1-3 rapids, which are great practice for what lies ahead. Then, you will tackle the grade 5 gorge. With 10 major rapids on this 11 km run, plus numerous smaller rapids, there is plenty to get excited about.
This is a very active trip and you will need to work as part of a team to navigate your way through steep drops, chutes and major rapids in the grade 5 gorge.
Throughout the trip you will see some amazing New Zealand scenery along the way.
The trip finishes back at River Valley Lodge for hot showers. Allow around 4 hours from start to finish.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Half Day, Grade 5, White Water Rafting on the Rangitikei River
North Island, New Zealand
$161.83
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!