Rafting New Zealand

41 Ngawaka Place | Southern Lake Taupo, Turangi 3381, New Zealand

07 386 0352

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Ranked #1 of 7 attractions in Turangi

111 Reviews

Type: Tours

Owner description: Kia Ora and Welcome to Rafting New Zealand. A family run business established in 1991. We raft the best rivers, providing family fun to extreme... more » Owner description: Kia Ora and Welcome to Rafting New Zealand. A family run business established in 1991. We raft the best rivers, providing family fun to extreme whitewater action. With professional, fun, Kiwi guides, premier gear and facilities, Maori culture and an excellent safety record, book with us to experience the thrill of rafting, Aotearoa styles.

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Vidal M

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

1 review

“Riding the waves”

Reviewed May 9, 2013

I recently took my 2x Teenage boys on a rafting trip down the Tongariro River with Rafting New Zealand - and i can honestly say it's the best time we've had as a family in the last decade. The staff were friendly and informative, the equipment was in good order, the tourists we paddled with were good value and the... More

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Kia Ora, Great to hear you and your family had such a great time. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We would love to take you on our grade five day next Summer - it is a blast! Remember you are also entitled to 10% discount seeing you have rafted with us before. So get in... More

beckEngland

england

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“Great experience, do it!”

Reviewed May 6, 2013

I drove down from Auckland for the day with my mum to go out on a grade three river with these guys. My mum was nervous and kept asking lots of questions but the staff were really patience with her. Our instructor was fantastic and told us stories along the way of the local area and the mountains. He was... More

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Kia Ora - Thank you for leaving a review - good effort on driving all the way from Auckland to come rafting - great to hear it was worth the drive and you had an awesome time. Thanks again and take care - Nga Mihi, Luke. More

Jasmine H

Adelaide, Australia

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“Best way to Spend a Sunny Day!”

Reviewed May 1, 2013

It was absolutely amazing! Couldn't think of a better way to spend my second to last day in New Zealand. We were so lucky to have great sunny weather for the trip. The guides were funny and good at what they do. Thank you guys for an amazing day! i Plan on coming back and doing the grade 5 and/or... More

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Kia Ora Jasmine, Thanks for leaving a review - great to here you had a good time and looking forward to getting you on the Grade 5 Day - you will love it! till then - take care...... Nga Mihi, Luke. More

GreenTravelGirl

Wellington, New Zealand

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18 attraction reviews

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“Amazing Grade 5 Rafting trip”

Reviewed April 28, 2013

My friend and I booked one day in advance for a grade 5 rafting trip. We didn't even realize how lucky we were since we were rafting on a dammed river that can only be rafted on once a week. The guides were very friendly on the ride and throughout the whole trip. There were no bathrooms at the raft... More

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Kia Ora - Thanks for leaving a review - great to hear the day went really well and the guides gave you a great time - take care and maybe see you again one day. Nga Mihi, Luke. (for future clients reference we now get changed next to a new toilet block - which makes getting changed/toileting a lot easier). More

Luke R

Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand

1 review

“Perfect Rainy Alternative !”

Reviewed April 24, 2013

Had a cracking day with you guys, awesome staff and very professional ! Really nice Scenery aswell. My best rafting experience of NZ, would recomend it to anyone ! Thanks guys Luke R

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Kia Ora Luke, Thanks for leaving a review - stoked you had a great time and good on you for getting out in the rain - rafting really is the all weather activity - thanks again, Luke. More

steve c

sunshine coast

1 review

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“Chilling Out 7/4/13”

Reviewed April 18, 2013

Myself 53yr and my two teenage sons went with these guys,,Brett,Ryan ,Brett with classic holden Chris , and Sara,great people,good fun,and total pros,with top of the range gear.Beauty hot sunny day on the Wairoa,with some chilly dunkings to compensate.Recommend this for all with a streak of adventure. Just received the photos guys,thanks for a great day Steve Cull . Queensland

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Kia Ora, Thanks for leaving a review - great to hear you had an awesome time with us - hope you had a great holiday in NZ - Take care - Luke. More

Thenunns

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“What a way to spend a wet day!”

Reviewed April 16, 2013

AWESOME! The best way to spend a wet rainy day in Turangi. The guides, Shannon, Adrien and Ryan were terrific, thorough, friendly, knowledgable and fun. The journey down the river was great with beautiful scenery and an opportunity to see a part of New Zealand that cannot be seen any other way. The rafting trip included a stop and walk... More

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Kia Ora - Thank you for leaving a review - great to hear the crew gave you such a good time even though the weather was average - look forward to taking you on another river adventure one day - take care - Luke. More

Andrew C

Wellington, New Zealand

1 review

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“Tongariro Kayak Blast”

Reviewed April 12, 2013

Awesome day on the river! Great professional company with knowledgeable staff. Best value for money activity in the North Island!

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Kia Ora Andrew, Thank you for leaving a review - great to hear you enjoyed the Kayak Blast Adventure - come back one day and get on our Extreme day - rafting the best Grade 5 Rivers in the North Island - I think you would love it! Thanks Again, Luke. More

Andrew_Kellie

Reading, United Kingdom

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“Awesome afternoon!”

Reviewed April 9, 2013

Our journey down river took us three hours as we tackled rapids and drifted through beautiful NZ bush. We spotted heaps of fantails and even some trout. About two thirds of the way through we stopped to walk up a river and jump off a waterfall. Our guide was Simon, a very knowledgeable, experienced guy who had worked all over... More

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Kia Ora Andrew, Thanks for leaving a review, sounds like you had a great trip out with Simon - Thanks for rafting with us and all the best! Nga Mihi, Luke More

K C

Hong Kong, China

2 reviews

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“One of our best activities!”

Reviewed April 7, 2013 via mobile

My wife was very anxious toward her first timed river rafting. But she forgot all of her concerns after the first few rapids, just like what Luke the owner told us. We turned out to have great fun! Thanks to their every staff. Luke is a charming friendly big fella. Greg is the most professional, friendly, sincere, knowledgable, admirable and... More

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Kia Ora Kwok, Thanks for the review - we really enjoyed taking you and your wife rafting - I hope the rest of your time in NZ was as thrilling and enjoyable. Take Care. Luke. More