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RiverBug – the New Whitewater Adventure near Rotorua

Location North Island, New Zealand
$118.29
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Rangitāiki River offers an exhilarating adventure with the innovative Riverbug, designed for both thrill-seekers and first-timers. Glide through stunning landscapes and Grade 2 rapids while immersing yourself in the rich Māori culture that surrounds you.

  • 🏷️ Action Bug Tour: This 4-hour guided experience includes all necessary equipment, ensuring you stay warm and safe while navigating the river.
  • 🛶 Personalized Experience: Enjoy a small group size that allows for friendly, individualized attention from our expert guides.
  • 🌊 Feel the thrill as you paddle your own Riverbug, a unique inflatable craft that provides exceptional maneuverability and fun.
  • 🌄 Begin your journey at Lake Aniwhenua with a traditional mihi (Māori greeting) before launching into the pristine waters below Aniwhenua Falls.
  • 💧 Navigate through 5 km of breathtaking river, connecting with nature as you drift past stunning waterfalls and lush rock walls.
  • 🤿 All participants receive high-quality wetsuits in Women's, Men's, and Youth sizes, along with neoprene booties, helmets, paddling gloves, and flippers.
  • 🚐 After your river adventure, a shuttle service will take you back to Lake Aniwhenua, ensuring a seamless transition from water to land.
  • 🌟 Our licensed Adventure Activity Operator status and exceptional safety record guarantee a secure and enjoyable outing.

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RiverBug – the New Whitewater Adventure near Rotorua
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours

  • • Wetsuit: Women's, Mens and Youth sizing • Neoprene Bootie • Swim Vest • Helmet • Paddling gloves • Flippers • Riverbug

Meeting point
Meeting place for the Action Bug – Rangitaiki Tour. The Lake Āniwaniwa Camping Area 71 Black Road, Galatea 3079, New Zealand is signposted from Galatea Road. GPS -38.310283, 176.793941
Return details
Meeting place for the Action Bug – Rangitaiki Tour. The Lake Āniwaniwa Camping Area 71 Black Road, Galatea 3079, New Zealand is signposted from Galatea Road. GPS -38.310283, 176.793941

Experience the thrill of whitewater and learn about Māori culture on the spectacular Rangitāiki River near Rotorua. Aboard a funky Riverbug single person inflatable and equipped with webbed gloves and short blade flippers as your paddles, you'll 'Feel the Flow' as you splash through fun, exciting Grade 2 rapids in a remote Gorge – learning about the local stories along way.

The tour meets at Lake Aniwhenua with a mihi (Māori greeting) to introduce the guides and guests. After changing into wetsuits and safety equipment we launch our riverbugs into the pool below the impressive Aniwhenua Falls for paddling and safety drill, then it's off down river for the whitewater action!

Ride the rapids, learn some tricks, relaxing between rapids to marvel at the rugged beauty and remoteness of the gorge. Drifting past waterfalls cascading over lush moss clad rock walls we connect with nature from the unique riverbug perspective.

After an amazing 5 km stretch of river our driver meets us at the take out below the gorge for the shuttle back to Lake Aniwhenua.

• Riverbug.NZ is a licensed Adventure Activity Operator with an excellent safety record.
• We have top equipment and expert guides

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • 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.
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    RiverBug – the New Whitewater Adventure near Rotorua

    Location North Island, New Zealand
    $118.29
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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