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Enjoy an action packed adventure just 45 minutes from Wellington's city centre.
Wellington Rafting offers Wilderness Whitewater Rafting, Exciting Canyoning, Scenic Family Rafting and epic multi activity Combo packages. Experience world class adventures in Wellington and the Wairarapa.
White Water Rafting Trips:
Experience the thrilling Wellington and Wairarapa rivers. Paddle down exciting white water while taking in the amazing, untouched native New Zealand scenery.
Trips include:
- Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt River - Grade 3 Wilderness Rafting
- This trip is an epic way to bond with family and friends while rafting 10km's of grade 3 rapids.
- Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt - River Grade 2 Scenic Rafting Tour
- The lower section of Te Awa Kairangi makes the perfect trip for first-time rafters and is a great way to build up confidence before trying the Grade 3 Wilderness trip.
- Waiohine Gorge (Wairarapa) - Grade 2 Scenic Float
- Head over to the Wairarapa region and experience a relaxing scenic float down the beautiful Waiohine River.
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Trips starting from $220 per person.
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Inflatable Kayak River Trips
Head down the river in an inflatable kayak (Double Duckie) by yourself or with a friend. Professional river guides will provide you with all the necessary instructions to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience on the river.
Trips include:
- Wildnerness Duckie Tour - Grade 3
- Take on the Grade 3 section of Te Awa Kairangi in a Double Duckie, either solo (extremely courageous) or with a friend (very courageous). This epic experience is a 5-6 hour tour (can take up to 4 hours on the river).
- Scenic Duckie Tour - Grade 2
- Embark on a journey down the Grade 2 section of the river, either solo, with a friend, or accompanied by a guide. This is a fantastic opportunity to get acquainted with rafting the rapids in a smaller boat.
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Trips starting from $220 per person.
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Helicopter Access Whitewater Rafting Trip
Prepare for the ultimate adrenaline rush with helicopter access white water rafting and kayaking.
- Soar into the breathtaking heart of the gorgeous Tararua ranges via a thrilling helicopter ride, equipped with all necessary river gear, delicious food, and a group of fellow thrill-seekers.
- Then, hold on tight as you embark on a 4 - 5 hour descent down the wild and wonderful Waiohine river.
- Experience astonishing waterfalls cascading to the river, 50 exciting Grade 2+ rapids to navigate, epic rock jumps and swimming holes to play in.
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$750 per person.
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Little Akatarawa Forest Canyoning Trip
The exhilarating thrill of canyoning in the Little Akatarawa valley is an adventure to remember. Descend through the untouched Little Akatarawa River Canyon exploring caves, jumping off rocks and abseiling down four waterfalls.
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$220 per person.
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Combo Packages
Wellington rafting offer epic combo packages and endeavor to supply the safest possible experience for you and your team with the most amount of fun. Packages include:
- Raft & Abseil in the astonishing Waiohine Gorge
- E-Bike & Rafting Tour
- Helicopter Flight & Rafting Tour
- Hike In, Raft Out with Overnight Team Building Adventure
- Canyoning, River Adventure Combo
- Biking & Craft Beer Tasting / Rafting & Craft Beer Tasting
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$220 per person. V
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More Info:
For details on all the trips offered, visit the
Wellington Rafting website. Or contact, 0204 RAFT IT (723848)