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Tongariro River Rafting

95 Atirau Road | The Rafting Centre, Turangi 3353, New Zealand
64 7 386 6409
Ranked #2 of 3 tours in Turangi
5.0 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
Type: Tours, Tourist/ Visitor Centers
Owner description: A visit to the Lake Taupo area is not complete with out visiting this Oarsome attraction.Tongariro River Rafting offers one of the best rafting...... more » Owner description: A visit to the Lake Taupo area is not complete with out visiting this Oarsome attraction.Tongariro River Rafting offers one of the best rafting adventures in New Zealand. The rapids are Grade 3, ideal for expert or first-time rafters alike. Navigate over 60 roller coaster rapids. You’ll see plenty of spectacular scenery & wildlife. All our guides are fully trained rafting professionals, our equipment is top quality and the company is 100% compliant with all safe rafting requirements. We also offer Family Float Rafting, Mountain Biking & Kayaking. « less
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Napier, New Zealand
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35 reviews 35 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

guides very knowledgeable and helpful. al levels of confidence catered for. lot of fun More

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Los Angeles
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

This was a fabulous way to spend a day in gorgeous Tongariro National Park. We loved our guide Yak-he had great stories and was very knowledgeable about rafting. There were only 4 people on our tour plus the guide making this a very personalized tour. Yak even let us take turns with the company's camera to capture pictures. Just a... More

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California
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

This is THE BEST adventure for people who love nature and love to have fun, but don't necessarily want to jump out of (or off of) things! The scenery is breathtaking, just amazing at every turn. You really have to see the river from this vantage point, it's stunningly beautiful. The water is pumping pretty nice so you get to... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

Was having a doubt if I should do white water rafting in Tongariro. It's only grade 3... And I saw the river current just like a sewer near to my hometown (apparently I saw wrong side of the river, we are not going to start there!). After we went to the river, all doubts were gone!. Sometime I just missed... More

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Taupo,NZ
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

great team and great time... cheers Tongariro river rafting More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012

Very exciting, well organised, and Simon was an exceptional guide. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

Had the best time rafting with tongariro river rafting.There was never a dull moment!The highlight of the trip would have to be when our guide Dale Margison decided that it would be a good idea to "surf" on a white water rapid causing my bf to get pummeled with water.I found this very amusing!Would definately reccommend rafting for the young... More

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San Diego, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

It was a rainy, windy day in Lake Taupo, NZ perfect for a rafting adventure. So my boyfriend and I called Tongariro Rafting. They picked us up at our door step and off we went. It was just me and my boyfriend and nobody else so we were thrilled that they didn't cancel because there were only 2 of us!... More

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Sao Paulo, SP
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2012

The river is crystal clear and there is 64 rapids going down. Me and my wife enjoyed a lot this tour, and at the end of the rafting there was a great table to make sandwiches! It´s definitely an experience you must try. It´s a very secure rafting (level 3 river) and you feel very alive in a place that... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2012

We had a great day on the river with the other rafters and our guides Dougie and Luke. Both were very well spoken and knowledgeable about the area as well as expert guides. We purchased a CD with all the photos from the trip and while in Auckland it along with all of our other processions were stolen from our... More

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