1hr Grade II Rafting Adventure - Perfect for Families + Beginners
Overview
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2 hours
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This grade ii rafting is an adventure that everyone can enjoy.
Family with young children? bring them all along!
Group of friends looking to enjoy the river? jump on!
Beginner rafter or no so comfortable swimmer? no worries!
This trip is a safe and fun way to enjoy the outdoors. Numerous rapids, beautiful swimming pools, fossil rocks and fun guides, combined with our riverside café meeting point provides you with a safe and fun activity with true value for money.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We can cater to many disabilities. Speak with us when booking to see how we can suit the trip to any special requirements.
What To Expect
Enjoy this grade ii rafting adventure on the Rangitikei River in Mangaweka. Perfect for families, beginners, groups of friends and anyone looking for a safe and fun adventure! The trip starts at Awastones riverside café and activity hub, where your guide will meet you with all the equipment for your adventure before heading to the river. We'll pick you up at the end and transport you back to Awastone so you can enjoy all the café has to offer!
Options
1hr Grade II Rafting Adventure - Perfect for Families + Beginners
What‘s Included
Private transportation
All Rafting and Safety Equipment
A small DIY tea and coffee station included. Options to buy your own barista coffee at our cafe
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Put this on your NZ itinerary ...WOW!
Kiwihoppy,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Arriving at "Awastone" 2 nights ago couldn't have been more of a total WOW first impression to us - we were lucky enough to strike a great music night with the locals at their café overlooking a spectacular vista of the Mangaweka Gorge! We were directed by Isobel (a very pleasant & knowledgeable young German girl working on reception) to our campsite with fabulous views of the landscape all around with the river below. We could see that one night was not going to be near enough time here and after picking up our coffee the next morning, we booked a rafting trip with Awastone. They have so many options on offer to see and explore the river activities and for all ages and abilities! We are in our 70's now and still enjoy an adrenaline rush! Jure was our friendly guide (from Slovenia) and kitted us up with life jackets etc. We were lucky enough to have him all to ourselves on our trip and thoroughly enjoyed our time with Jure - we felt completely safe in his hands, and his knowledge of the geography and attention to safety procedures was excellent. A hot chocolate and cookie at the completion hit the spot, followed by a soak in the hot 🔥 tub...so nice! We are so impressed with everything about this little gem of a place and honestly believe it should be on everybody's travel itinerary - we will certainly be back and would love to bring the rest of our family, especially our grandkids as they would love it! Thank you to you all for making our stay so great! Chris & Paul Hopkins Cooks Beach NZ
A highly recommended place to stop
764delwynb,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything all in one here: accommodation, cafe, rafting (which is suitable for all levels). Good food, friendly staff and guides
Other worldly magic
Beebeelou,Jan 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awastone is other worldly magic! We just love this place and keep coming back. We have camped and loved the mangaweka doc site with our dog. This time we camped at Awastone and took the family rafting tour. Kelsey and Ry were excellent guides, making us feel safe and showing us the best swimming spots. The scenery - amazing. The wee rapids - super fun. The water was so warm and crystal clear. After the tour we spent the afternoon playing in the safe swimming hole by the camp. The hot tub on Sunday night while the band was playing in the distance was a great moment. Can’t wait to come back and bring our friends and family. Also - great coffee, while still in nature is a massive bonus. See you guys soon! Bee, Jared, Flo and Molly
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