Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Enjoy Rangitaiki River and it's spectacular scenery on this grade 2 white water rafting tour. Laid back fun, this river has spectacular scenery, including cascading waterfalls tumbling into the river, beautiful forest views and sheer rock gorges clad in native bush. The gentle rolling rapids make this a great trip for families and for those looking for a more relaxed experience.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
All necessary equipment
Lunch
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Departure Point
Murupara Motor Camp 963 Main Road, Murupara 3079, New Zealand
Complimentary transfers from central Rotorua commercial accommodation at around 10.30am or meet at the Murupara Motorcamp at 11.30am
We do not offer transfers from private addresses such as Air BnB
Traveler pickup
Rotorua Airport, Rotorua, New Zealand
River Rats Raft & Kayak, Rotorua, New Zealand Transfers are available from central Rotorua accommodation at around 10.30am or meet at our base at Murupara Motorcamp at 11.30am.
We will provide all the gear to keep you warm and comfortable.
We will transfer you around a 20 minute drive to the river where we will go through a safety breifing.
We will spend around 1 1/2 hours on the river before returning to the motorcamp to change and have a light lunch before returning to Rotorua. 240 minutes
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
Children must be accompanied by an adult
There is a recommended minimum weight of 30 kilograms (88 pounds) for this tour. Please advise us of any participants under 40kg.
Please bring swimwear, a towel and a sense of adventure!
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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.
giveuponaname
11 Feb 2025
Loved this experience. Guides
Cam and Lenny really knew what they were doing and kept us safe but also made it fun. Everything you need is supplied.
S6537PYbeckys
02 Jan 2025
We had an excellent experience on our tour with River Rats! Our guide Cam went above and beyond to entertain our son and provide an enjoyable, exciting and safe afternoon. Highly recommend!
Nessyrabdo
02 Jul 2024
Our family friendly rafting trip was a blast today! Can't recommend this experience highly enough. Take your kids and expect to all have a brilliantly fun day! Our kids are 8, 10, 12 and 15 and they all loved it. The adults also had a whale of a time!
This tour in
North Island
is organized by
River Rats Raft Kayak
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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