Shore Excursion: Scenic Rafting from Napier
Overview
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5 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
We are unique in that we offer this beautiful trip into our back yard with history from guides with over 30 years experience on the river and stories from maori elders going back 33 generations (or so).
Also we pride ourselves on our homemade light lunch and the fact we can pick up from the ship.
All trips get clients back onto the cruiseships well before departure.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
This trip starts from either your ship or in Napier city, then bus one hour into the heart of the north island. Thie activity is a scenic raft trip down grade 2 rapids whilie listening to bird song. Also included is a narrative on the local history of the area going right back 80 million years, through to pre european times with local maori and into the near past and present. This activity is also great for families with children being able to swim down river and drinking the fresh water all in a safe environment. Grade 2 rapids are fun but small so if you dont wish to get to wet dont jump in. Photos of your trip are available either mailed to you or on our facebook page free of charge. A homemade light lunch is provided afterwards before heading back to your ship or to Napier to checkout Art deco buildings. Timewise we like everyone back on board your ship 2 hours before ship departure. All safety and rafting equipment is supplied, just bring Bathers if you wish, a towel and sunscreen.
Options
Shore Excursion: Scenic Rafting from Napier
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup points
napier
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
198 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Super fun tour!
Paloma N,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time on this tour, the views are spectacular and had lots of fun rafting! Deon’s team is great!
A great trip down the...
Dave S,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great trip down the river. The river has class 2 rapids (class 5 being the highest) so the trip was quite gentle with only smallish rapids but great fun) Lovely simple lunch at the end of the trip.
Scenic Rafting
Hannah F,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful scenery, fun activity, back to the ship with plenty of time to spare! The homemade lunch at the end was lovely and the guides were fantastic.
Lovely scenic rafting
Russell B,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very well organised. Suits and warm clothing and water shoes provided. River is scenic but not many rapids. Definitely for all ages
River Rafting
Janet G,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a river rafting experience on the beautiful Mohaka River. We booked it as an independent experience whilst ashore from our cruise ship.
Best excursion in New Zealand!
John K,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the best thing we did in New Zealand! We were on a cruise and got picked up at the port in Napier. It was super easy. Great communication with the owner before our rafting trip. We had great weather and the river level was high. Very enjoyable river raft experience. The owners wife made sandwiches and was waiting for our group of three rafts and the end point. I would highly recommend this river rafting adventure!
Rapid journey
K2553IGkathleenl,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun raft ride down the river made safe by the experience of our guide Dallas. He is a native of the area and knows. how manage the river’s current and rapid areas. Beautiful scenery.
Very enjoyable
Michael B,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was so much fun to do. Our guide Logan was hilarious and made it even more enjoyable. It's a very peaceful ride down Mohaka river and easy for beginners. Lunch afterwards was lovely too, nice and simple, sandwiches, chips and cookies plus fruit.
Deon was very...
Randall K,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Deon was very communicative and everything went smoothly. Logan was a great guide, and we really enjoyed the rafting trip. The floor of the inflatable raft does get wet, so unless you have sandals, I recommend using the provided wetsuit booties.
Fabulous day strolling down the most scenic river
michelegriffin9,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic day out - beautiful surroundings and great guides. Delicious lunch and all in all a fabulous experience and a day i would recommend
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