Whitewater Rafting Exhilarating Rapids Through Rugged Wilderness
Overview
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4 hours
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Wellington rafting's Grade 3 wilderness river tour is the closest wilderness river tour to any city in New Zealand, only 45 minutes from the city the forest you travel through is untouched ancient New Zealand flora.
The scenery is outstanding with it's cascading waterfalls and 1000 year old native podocarp's reaching to the sky, this tour is the best grade 3 wilderness tour in New Zealand.
The river section is mostly gorge and has over 50 exciting rapids to get you buzzing, the river is flow dependent so catching it after rain makes a more exciting river tour.
We embrace the indigenous New Zealand culture and include interpretation of the Maori culture.
Staff at Wellington Rafting a full of life and live to share the fun loving culture of the river with you.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Wetsuits, booties, fleece top, splash top, helmet, life jacket, paddle
Private transportation
$20 pick up from Upper Hutt train station.
What To Expect
Customer's meet at our rafting base where briefings for the trip take place, customers are given river gear to dress into including wetsuits, booties, fleece tops, splash jackets, helmets and life jackets to keep warm and safe on the trip. Customers are then transported to the top of the river where we raft down the gorgeous 9.5 kilometer stretch of Te awa kairangi/Hutt river stopping at halfway to enjoy a light lunch riverside and do some awesome rock jumping. The river trip is between 2.5 - 4 hours depending on flows, we end the river trip back at the meeting point where customers cars are waiting. Toilet and changing facilities are provided at each end of the river.
Options
Upper Hutt station pick-up
Pickup included
Wellington CBD pick-up
Pickup included
Whitewater Rafting Exhilarating Rapids Through Rugged Wilderness
Pickup included
Reviews
59 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic day in the river
Heidi L,
Jan 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Awesome, fantastic, gorgeous, exhilarating........ this tour was a blast! The 4 of us had a great time with Hamish. The rapids were running well and we were able to spend nearly 2 full hours in the beautiful gorge. All the gear was provided, booties, wetsuit, fleece! Just show up ready for adventure!
Stunning Rafting Experience ~ Worth The Trip to Wellington Itself!
Chester C,
Sep 25, 2024
- Viator
5.00Many thanks to Hamish, Parker, Jordan and the rest of the Wellington Rafting crew! This was by far, the most fun and beautiful whitewater rafting experience we have had to date. Pick up from Wellington CBD was quick and easy, with no delays. Received confirmation regarding any pick up time changes/river conditions in the lead up to the day. The team provided all equipment including warm fleeces, wetsuits, helmets, life jackets, water jackets, rafts, paddles, etc. Jordan and Parker took the time to explain and emphasise river and rafting safety which was consistent throughout the experience. Our friendly and experienced guide Hamish took us through the river; explaining the flow, the rapids, and the history of the river and its vegetation/wildlife. We rafted down the Grade 3, extending for 11km. Throughout the experience, Hamish always prioritised safety and his experience and instructions gave us the confidence to enjoy the trip even more. The beauty of the river and the surrounding forest was stunning and a true highlight of the experience. The rapids were incredibly fun to traverse, be prepared to get wet! Whilst on the Grade 3, if conditions are suitable and safe you may have the option of rock jumping. As a bonus, the team even brought packed lunches to enjoy on the river banks. Coming towards the end, the team met us at the end point where we are able to jump back into our dry gear and ready to return home to Wellington. Summary: The Wellington Rafting team are exceptional at their work, with an incredibly experienced team onboard. They have a big emphasis on safety which was consistent throughout. This rafting experience was once in a lifetime, and worth coming to Wellington to experience in itself. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone coming to Wellington, especially if you enjoy the water.
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Operated by Wellington WhitewaterAdventures LTD