Had a most wonderful experience with the Eco Rafting team; Josh, Rich and Johnny!

The 'bootcamp' was an awesome time for an urban kid like me. Hike up to hot springs, deer hunting, camping out in the wilderness and a delicious camp cooked food. Rafting down the river the next morning was simply exhilarating. They make me feel safe yet adrenaline pumping the whole journey down.Bonnie the newbie of their team was also quite fun as he really got us doing lots of fun activities in the raft. Running around the raft while navigating past the rapids. Not forgetting Rich my hero, who rescued me immediately when I fell out of the raft! Thanks to Eco rafting for this great experience! I will definitely be back again!

Reviewed about 13 years ago

This was without a doubt the best thing I did in New Zealand!!

I was a bit nervous beforehand but once we were on our way I was just amazed that I could have easily missed out on seeing the 'real West Coast'... the river is stunning and the rafting was really exciting..almost too exciting when I nearly fell out!. The guides were very professional in their own 'Kiwi' way! When they told me we were eating lunch from a bucket I thought they were joking but stick with it..its yum!! Thanks so much to the crew for a 'sweet as' Day!!

Reviewed almost 13 years ago

Me and my partner went on a full day heli raft on the Whataroa river.

It was incredible! Scenery overload and the water is beautiful!

Josh and Darren were great guides and we felt extremely safe as Josh goes first through the rapids on a Kayak to check the path...He then took some great photos when we came through! Darren was awesome as well and really easy to have a yarn with throughout the day. The lunch they russelled up sitting below a water fall was great!

The trip is great, a helicopter ride up the river then raft out. Heaps of time on the water!! Great lunch and the freshest of water to drink straight from the river!

I can't reccomend this trip enough and it Is a must if on the West Coast. It was our favourite thing we did on our holiday which included a lot of acitivites, but this rained supreme!!

Thanks Eco-Rafting

Tom

Reviewed almost 13 years ago

I first heard about Eco Rafting through friends that had come back with fantastic photos of their trip.

I've rafted with my family in Idaho for most of my life, so when it came time for me to plan my NZ trip I knew that I wanted to go down the Whataroa with Eco Rafting!

I didn't contact them far enough in advance to get the exact day I wanted, but I was able to join a trip they already had scheduled a couple days later. It was easy to find the location where the helicopter was to pick us up, and they provided is with plenty of layers to keep us warm in the beautiful glacial waters.

The Whataroa was low that day, which made the rafting quite technical. Josh quickly got a feel for how good a crew we were and did a great job of explaining what we needed to do in each section. The trip was fantastic, and I would love to raft it again at a higher flow.

I'll also say that lunch spot was beautiful and I've mimicked Josh's bucket meal several times now with good success.

Reviewed about 12 years ago

Great trip!

We took a gentle white water experience with Josh in December. Lots of stories, lots of laughing, lots of water; say no more ...

Reviewed almost 12 years ago

My family and I went on an Adventure Fishing trip with Josh and it was hands down the best experience we have had while on holiday in nz.

We have been on many fishing trips to nz and this trip was the best by a long shot. not only could I bring my family, they all enjoyed it and got to see first hand what fly fishing is all about. I will be back with some mates next year.

Reviewed over 12 years ago and experienced in March 2012

Awasome day out!!!

Totally recommend it!! Exciting helicopter ride to river, great fun with the amazing crew and unbelievable paddling down the Whataroa! I've gone rafting in many places around the world but this is by far the best place you could do it! The scenery was stunning, our guide was super experienced and onto it at all times! Had lunch at the best swimming spot ever, jumped off some high cliffs and my fried even got to guide the raft for a while! Thanks guys for a great experience!! Hoping to paddle some other rivers with you soon!!

Reviewed almost 13 years ago

Kia Ora!

1st time in New Zealand totally blast of mind off! It was totally amazing and awesome!!! Ecorafting trip with Johnny, Josh, Rich and Bonny was FANTASTICO! Hiking; camping on mountain, beside the river; cooking meals with paddles, deer hunting; eating venison; relaxing in natural hot pool and rafting down the river, what more can one ask for?! This is life!! I'll definitely be back again! G'bye until then!

Reviewed about 13 years ago

First rafting experience in NZ, with the aim to do 2 day Landsborough, 2 day Mokinui and 3 day Karamea.

Had inclement weather for most of the trip but ecorafting did their best to stick to the original plan and we only missed out on rafting the top section of the Mok. The upper section of the Mok was replaced with a trip on the Buller which was good too. A few organisational issues in sections due to weather and lack of communication but we had a great time. Hats off to the United Nations of ecorafting including Josh, Rich 'its a bit slippy' Cuddles, Mule, Bonnie, Justin and Darren they were all very friendly and competent guides who did their best to make sure the trip was a great experience for all. Their bucket lunch was an experience in itself. Karamea and Mokinui were awesome rivers, some great rapids and the portage on the Karamea was epic but overall good fun. We were also lucky enough to experience ecorafting's emotional underside in rescuing a poor duckling and then following its unfortunate demise two days organise a funeral (and floating pyre) on the Karamea. I'll be back to do Perth, Whataroa and Waitoto soon guys.

Thanks again

Reviewed about 13 years ago

Where do I start?

First visit to NZ and I had 5 very full weeks but nothing compares to the day spent on the Whataroa with Weke and Josh leading the experience. As a novice rafter (!) I felt 100% confident in their ability and was on an adrenalin rush for the whole 5 hours. AWESOME!!! Any time I need a pick me up I just have a look at the amazing photos taken courtesy of Josh. And thanks Josh for not being like so many other experience groups who charged for every little thing. That perhaps enhanced it all the more - you all seem to do this because you love it and we're lucky enough to share the river with you.

I'm sitting in Seoul airport, half way home and without doubt your rafting ranks up there. For interested travelers you can only get a taste of what it's like by reading the reviews, go get it for yourself!

Thank you

Reviewed over 13 years ago

I rafted the Whataroa with EcoRafting last month.

It was my first ever raft trip but most definately wont be my last! What an amazing trip! I don't think Ive ever laughted so much in one day!

The adventure started with a spectacular helicopter ride into the mountains, then some unbelievable whitewater, beautiful scenery and to top it of with a slap-up lunch in front of a giant waterfall.

I was impressed with the professionalism of the guides. I felt completely safe despite being in such a remote and extreme environment.

Thanks a lot to Josh and his team, I will be back next year to try the other rivers you have on offer!

Andy

Reviewed over 13 years ago