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River Rats Raft & Kayak

391 State Highway 33 | Mourea, Rotorua 3074, New Zealand
+64 7 345 6543
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Type: Water sports
Owner description: River Rats have been offering quality adventures for over 30 years. There’s something for everyone, from a gentle grade 2 scenic raft trip suitable... more » Owner description: River Rats have been offering quality adventures for over 30 years. There’s something for everyone, from a gentle grade 2 scenic raft trip suitable for participants as young as 5 years old, through to full on grade 5 action featuring the world's highest commercially rafted waterfall. Kayaking is available as freedom hire or a guided tour. Paddle the local lakes to a secluded beach or enjoy a hot water swim only accessible by boat. « less
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Lidcombe, New South Wales, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

Amazing day!!! Professional, helpful and funny staff!! Awesome day, I've done rafting before and this was by far the best river rafting I've done!!! Loved it!! Can't wait to go again!!

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Sydney
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

I went to River Rats Rafting with a large group of friends and we had an amazing time! The Rafting itself was exhilarating (the big drop was awesome!!!), the surrounding scenery was breathtaking and the leaders were kinda sexy... ;) We even got to get out of the boat and float down the rapids in our life jackets. It was... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

River Rats were the highlight of not only my trip to Rotorua,my while trip to NZ! Excellent team, friendly staff and verrrrrry patient with a very frightened rafter. Thanks River Rats! Will be coming back again to try the other rivers - Kate Turner NSW Australia

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

River Rats Rafting is an absolute MUST DO while in Rotorua, no matter the season. We went in Autumn and while it was cold weather we were in nice warm wet suits, thermal tops and wet suit boots. The guides are very good, informative and quite funny... they give good clear instructions and ensure you are okay and confident to... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

Thankyou for giving myself and my team a awesome adventure and i am so proud that i achieved what i did and overcame my fear. Your company are professional and invested in everyone having a great time. Thanks again Jen

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Cooma, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

I went on the Kaituna trip on my recent trip to New Zealand with my husband. He loves the daring and exciting excursions and was super keen to raft the 7m waterfall. I, on the otherhand, was petrified. But, BUT it was so AWESOME! The guides were really reassuring, the scenery was unparalleled, and the waterfalls were a blast! We... More

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Wollongong, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

My partner and I were highly excited for this rafting trip. It was one of the main reasons for making a holiday to New Zealand. We considered ourselves lucky to see the Wairoa river was running while we were in NZ. So we re-arranged some other dates and activities to make sure we could do this trip on April 21st... More

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RiverRatNZ, Owner at River Rats Raft & Kayak, responded to this review
May 5, 2013

Dear Ben. We apologise that this has obviously caused you inconvenience and disappointment, but feel that this is an extremely unfair review considering that this is the first that we have heard from you. We feel that you should have at least contacted us first, before writing this review, so that you could tell the whole story. All clients are... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013 via mobile

An amazing experience, must do at least once in your life! My family of four (mum, dad, 17yo, 16yo) all loved it. A few nerves at the start because of the 7m waterfall but our guide Dave was simply fantastic. His lovely personality and good humour made a great experience fantastic and helped to calm many nerves. I was the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

Absolutely brilliant experience. My partner and I went white water rafting with River Rats in November last year and it was our first time. The staff (and instructors were great) and overall it was an exhilarating experience. I highly recommend River Rats Rafting.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013 via mobile

Our experience at raft about was the highlight of our trip to new zealand. My new husband and I took a honeymoon all over the north island in new zealand and came about raft about through a package deal with zorb, luge,& the maiti dinner. First off the owner?? Was more than helpful drawing us a map and recommending lunch... More

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