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Access 14 Grade 4
For ages 15+1 hour 45 minutes on the river (3 hours base to base)All on-river apparel and rafting equipmentFull safety briefing
Adult
$149/person -
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Multi-Day Grade 3
For ages 13+Overnight on the banks of the Tongariro RiverCamping equipmentDinner, breakfast and lunch providedAll on-river apparel and rafting equipmentFull safety briefing
4 x Adults
$410/group -
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Tongariro Whitewater Raft-Fishing
SEASON: DECEMBER - MAYFor ages 13+Whakapapa, Tongariro, Waikato or Mohaka RiversAll on-river apparel and rafting equipmentFull safety briefing
3 x Adults
$699/group -
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Lower Tongariro Raft-Fishing
SEASON: YEAR ROUNDFor ages 13+Whakapapa, Tongariro, Waikato or Mohaka RiversAll on-river apparel and rafting equipmentFull safety briefing
2 x Adults
$649/group -
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Multi-Day Tongariro Raft-Fishing
SEASON: DECEMBER - MARCHFor ages 13+Whakapapa, Tongariro, Waikato or Mohaka RiversAll on-river apparel and rafting equipmentFull safety briefing
3 x Adults
$1,549/group -
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Whakapapa Raft-Fishing
SEASON: OCTOBER TO MARCH - (DEPENDENT UPON RIVER LEVELS)For ages 13+Whakapapa, Tongariro, Waikato or Mohaka RiversAll on-river apparel and rafting equipmentFull safety briefing
3 x Adults
$799/group -
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Mohaka Raft-Fishing
SEASON: OCTOBER - APRIL For ages 13+ Whakapapa, Tongariro, Waikato or Mohaka Rivers All on-river apparel and rafting equipment Full safety briefing
Adult
$899/person
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Rafting New Zealand
Experience the Thrill of Rafting, Aotearoa Styles!
Kia Ora, Welcome to Rafting New Zealand, NZ's most awarded rafting adventures. A family-run business, established since 1991, we only offer the best river trips in Aotearoa. We pride ourselves on our friendly, Kiwi hospitality. We raft rivers ranging from grade 2-5, so there is something for everyone. Your safety is our first priority. So, we only use experienced, fun, professional Kiwi River Guides. At Rafting New Zealand we incorporate Maori, New Zealand Culture to give you a truely unique experience. So book now to Experience the Thrill of Rafting - Aotearoa Styles!
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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷ Turangi |
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Summer Season (Nov - April): 8am - 6pm
Open 364 days of the year (We raft everyday of the year except Christmas Day) |
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Reviews
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5.0/5
Rafting NZ are the ultimate professionals.
The humor, the experience and the knowledge of technical rafting, the river itself, the surrounding plants and wildlife and culture makes this a 10 out of 10 experience. Cant recommend it enough. My last trip was done with my family, the youngest being 11 and we felt so safe in the knowledge that we had the best guides in and around our raft. We are planning a work team event in November again. It will be another epic adventure.
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5.0/5
Took a group of 6 to The Tongariro River Rafting on 18th of July.
It was also a fundraiser 4 a sick little boy named Easton, where all profits were donated to his family 😘. It was the first time rafting 4 all on our Waka...and we all loved it & had a thoroughly awesome day!!!! Our guide Nic was amazing with us & also happened w be my niece lol 😉 Back at the base we were all greeting with complimentary drinks & hotdogs ... Awesome Tongariro Rafting Team!!! 👌👍❤
Kia Ora Jordon,
Thanks for supporting the Easton weekend - great to hear you and the whanau really enjoyed the adventure with us - Nga Mihi Luke
Mark Thomson
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5.0/5
I highly recommend rafting NZ for a fun family day out.
We did the river float with our three kids aged 7,9,11 and they had so much fun. This is something we will recommend to friends or whanau coming to Turangi. The trout centre stop off was a bonus as was jumping off the rocks!
Kia Ora Chelsie
Thanks for supporting the Easton weekend - great to hear you and the boys really enjoyed the adventure with us - Nga Mihi Luke
Mark Thomson
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5.0/5
Ka rawe Rafting New Zealand, Turangi, totally organized, amazing fun, knowledgeable amazing guides especially our guide Owen , felt so safe, never seen this part of our awa it was unreal something that
you probably never see unless you go on a Rafting New Zealand seen heaps of trout too. Kia ora to Luke and Pianika for organizing an awesome fund raiser for one of our whanau and kindy tama Easton Trueman
Kia Ora Tanea
Thanks for supporting the Easton weekend - great to hear you really enjoyed the adventure with us - Nga Mihi Luke
Mark Thomson
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5.0/5
Rafting NZ are amazing.
Most exciting wonderful experience. Our guide was so knowledgeable of the Tongariro. Was well looked after and felt safe throughout the exciting fun rafting ride down the mighty river recommend to everyone
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5.0/5
Thank you to Pianaka, Luke and the team for an awesome day out.
Was the first time in 20 years since I’d been on the river. Awesome set up and atmosphere at the base, safety briefings on point. Forgot how pristine and green our area of this world looks like. Counted over a dozen Whio and spotted numerous other wildlife. Will continually refer friends, whānau and friends of friends to you for the experience. Thank you. But also a personal acknowledgement for what you did for Easton. Ka nui te mihi.
K.
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5.0/5
Had the best time with whanau and our instructor Jess, lots of laughs, Kia Ora Turangi and rafting for supporting the neff Easton, AROHANUI 🥰😁
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5.0/5
Went here beginning of November and so annoyed at myself that I can't remember the names of the guys who took us out!!!
They were incredible and made it sooo much fun!! From the very start to the end, they told us fun stories about the mountains on the bus, to hot chocolate and fish on the raft and just overall jokes throughout! We were a party of four with another solo rafter and they made sure we were all inracting throughout. There's even a beer and a hot dog thrown in at the end!! Equipment was great, kept us super warm!! For someone who's never done rafting before, they gave clear instructions on what to do and very thorough on health and safety! Highly highly recommend, such great fun!!! Thank you!!
Kia Ora Hannah
Thanks for choosing to raft with us and for leaving a review - stoked to hear you had a great time
Nga Mihi
Luke
Mark Thomson
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5.0/5
Went rafting in teaming rain in the middle of winter expecting the worst.
A really amazing experience in superb NZ wildernesses
The company rugged us up with lots of warm clothes and wetsuits and made sure we were really comfortable. They explained everything to us in the smallest detail and made my family group really confident. The length of the trip was perfect and the guides knowledge of each rapid excellent
My youngest son wanted to come back again tomorrow after the fifth rapid
Well done rafting NZ
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5.0/5
From start to finish the whole experience is fantastic, all the staff are extremely friendly and professional.
Amazing morning out on the Tongariro river with RNZ
Booked the Grade 3 trip
Once kitted out with all the gear our awesome guide Madi did great job guiding us down through the rapids while sharing her knowledge of the area and the river.
Topped off at the end with a cold beer and hot dog, would highly recommend to anyone.
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5.0/5
Rafting NZ are the ultimate professionals.
The humor, the experience and the knowledge of technical rafting, the river itself, the surrounding plants and wildlife and culture makes this a 10 out of 10 experience. Cant recommend it enough. My last trip was done with my family, the youngest being 11 and we felt so safe in the knowledge that we had the best guides in and around our raft. We are planning a work team event in November again. It will be another epic adventure.
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5.0/5
Had the best time with whanau and our instructor Jess, lots of laughs, Kia Ora Turangi and rafting for supporting the neff Easton, AROHANUI 🥰😁
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5.0/5
Thank you to Pianaka, Luke and the team for an awesome day out.
Was the first time in 20 years since I’d been on the river. Awesome set up and atmosphere at the base, safety briefings on point. Forgot how pristine and green our area of this world looks like. Counted over a dozen Whio and spotted numerous other wildlife. Will continually refer friends, whānau and friends of friends to you for the experience. Thank you. But also a personal acknowledgement for what you did for Easton. Ka nui te mihi.
K.
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5.0/5
Rafting NZ are amazing.
Most exciting wonderful experience. Our guide was so knowledgeable of the Tongariro. Was well looked after and felt safe throughout the exciting fun rafting ride down the mighty river recommend to everyone
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5.0/5
Ka rawe Rafting New Zealand, Turangi, totally organized, amazing fun, knowledgeable amazing guides especially our guide Owen , felt so safe, never seen this part of our awa it was unreal something that
you probably never see unless you go on a Rafting New Zealand seen heaps of trout too. Kia ora to Luke and Pianika for organizing an awesome fund raiser for one of our whanau and kindy tama Easton Trueman
Kia Ora Tanea
Thanks for supporting the Easton weekend - great to hear you really enjoyed the adventure with us - Nga Mihi Luke
Mark Thomson
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5.0/5
I highly recommend rafting NZ for a fun family day out.
We did the river float with our three kids aged 7,9,11 and they had so much fun. This is something we will recommend to friends or whanau coming to Turangi. The trout centre stop off was a bonus as was jumping off the rocks!
Kia Ora Chelsie
Thanks for supporting the Easton weekend - great to hear you and the boys really enjoyed the adventure with us - Nga Mihi Luke
Mark Thomson
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5.0/5
Took a group of 6 to The Tongariro River Rafting on 18th of July.
It was also a fundraiser 4 a sick little boy named Easton, where all profits were donated to his family 😘. It was the first time rafting 4 all on our Waka...and we all loved it & had a thoroughly awesome day!!!! Our guide Nic was amazing with us & also happened w be my niece lol 😉 Back at the base we were all greeting with complimentary drinks & hotdogs ... Awesome Tongariro Rafting Team!!! 👌👍❤
Kia Ora Jordon,
Thanks for supporting the Easton weekend - great to hear you and the whanau really enjoyed the adventure with us - Nga Mihi Luke
Mark Thomson
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5.0/5
Went here beginning of November and so annoyed at myself that I can't remember the names of the guys who took us out!!!
They were incredible and made it sooo much fun!! From the very start to the end, they told us fun stories about the mountains on the bus, to hot chocolate and fish on the raft and just overall jokes throughout! We were a party of four with another solo rafter and they made sure we were all inracting throughout. There's even a beer and a hot dog thrown in at the end!! Equipment was great, kept us super warm!! For someone who's never done rafting before, they gave clear instructions on what to do and very thorough on health and safety! Highly highly recommend, such great fun!!! Thank you!!
Kia Ora Hannah
Thanks for choosing to raft with us and for leaving a review - stoked to hear you had a great time
Nga Mihi
Luke
Mark Thomson
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5.0/5
Went rafting in teaming rain in the middle of winter expecting the worst.
A really amazing experience in superb NZ wildernesses
The company rugged us up with lots of warm clothes and wetsuits and made sure we were really comfortable. They explained everything to us in the smallest detail and made my family group really confident. The length of the trip was perfect and the guides knowledge of each rapid excellent
My youngest son wanted to come back again tomorrow after the fifth rapid
Well done rafting NZ
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5.0/5
From start to finish the whole experience is fantastic, all the staff are extremely friendly and professional.
Amazing morning out on the Tongariro river with RNZ
Booked the Grade 3 trip
Once kitted out with all the gear our awesome guide Madi did great job guiding us down through the rapids while sharing her knowledge of the area and the river.
Topped off at the end with a cold beer and hot dog, would highly recommend to anyone.
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5.0/5
Had and awesome afternoon rafting the Tongariro river with Rafting NZ and our awesome guide Charlotte.
The whole experience was awesome, slick and very professional from beginning to end with attention to detail from the whole team. Great safety tips and all the gear we needed was provided all we needed to do was turn up with our swimming costume or togs. Awesome to learn from Charlotte on the short bus trip to the river about the local Maori history of this special area. Great fun on the river and Charlotte was a great guide real patient with us, clear instructions and very knowledgeable about the river an made the trip fun. We had fun jumping into the river half way and the had a hot chocolate and chocolate to warm us up. Loved all 52 rapids and especially a beer and hot dog at the end in front of the lovely wood fire with Charlotte, Harry and the team while we watched our videos and laughed at our photos. A great way to spend an autumn afternoon an a must do. You rock Rafting NZ, I recommend anyone travelling through Taupo and Turangi to book a raft with the team you will not be disappointed.
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4.5/5
From pick-up the staff were friendly and accommodating.
The guides were funny and knowledgeable. An unforgettable experience that I would not hesitate to recommend or do again!
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5.0/5
You’ll absolutely love this activity, great for family outings and spending it with friends!
Thrilling and really fun + you have the beautiful views too
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5.0/5
Loved every moment with all my family!!
Was a blessing to enjoy the fun together. Memories like these will never be forgotten with the smiles joy from start to finish. To the guide's can't thank you enough these memories wouldn't be the same and to the lovely lady behind the desk say no more P
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5.0/5
This is a must do whilst in N.Z.
Me along with all my Famz did the Grade 3 rafting trip, what an experience. From start to finish it was packed with Excitement, Adrenaline, Adventure, Laughter, Serenity and Beauty. A huge shout out to all the guides and staff who made this a day to remember.
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5.0/5
Awesome activity, beautiful views and people.
They offer a range of activities depending on the thrill level you are seeking which is great. This is a must do if your are visiting the North Island! 10/10
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5.0/5
Awesome atmosphere, awesome guides, awesome company and awesome time spent on the river with the Rafting New Zealand family.
Would highly recommend to friends, family and anyone wanting a fun and memorable time on the river.
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5.0/5
Awesome experience and a great family & friends activity.
The river guides are friendly and the rafting trip itself is excellent. Would highly recommend to anybody travelling the north island! 10/10
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5.0/5
As we took our lil ones on the trip (ages 5yrs-10yrs), the guides were absolutely amazing.
They made our children feel safe, comfortable, excited and gave loads of laughter not to mention the adrenaline rush that the kids loved. An experience to remember for a lifetime. Definitely going back again, the kids reckon they're ready for the next grade up 😁😁
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5.0/5
I did the grade 3 white water rafting at Rafting New Zealand's Turangi facility and it was absolutely amazing!
This whole activity is great right from when you arrive up until you leave. The staff here are all so helpful and friendly, I felt very welcomed as soon as I entered. The actual rafting itself was so much fun and I felt really safe doing it. I had Harry leading my raft and he was really good and always checked that everyone was doing okay. I loved how you actually make 2 stops when you are out, 1 to a jump into the water and the other to stop and have a hot chocolate and chocolate fish. I would recommend this rafting experience to anyone, it was such a good 1/2 day out and was so worth it. Thank you so much Rafting New Zealand, I will 100% be back in no time.
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5.0/5
What an awseome experience, the guides made you feel so safe.
Thanks so much Rafting New Zealand for teaching me the importance of the river and how culturally significant it is to Maori. Im totally going to bring 4 van loads of my family next time
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5.0/5
Had such a sick day out with these guys.
It blew my expectations away. All of the gear is top of the range and we felt comfortable and safe from the very start. Highly recommend giving this a go :)
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5.0/5
i had fun thank you very much I would so do it again zack and Kyle yous are the man.
From the bro Mauretu the little boy that was here
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5.0/5
awesome as trip on the mighty tongariro river!
So thankful to Pianika, Luke & our Nikau for making today possible for our new team!
Awesome!! Mean
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5.0/5
Awesome day out for the family.
Right mix of adventure, fun and excitment. We will definitely recomend to friends.
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5.0/5
Had an amazing trip with Rafting NZ.
Great service and amazing experiences. Definitely recommended to everyone.
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5.0/5
Had an awesome rafting trip.
I found it so exhilarating and an amazing experience which I would highly recommend!
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5.0/5
We took the family on this river trip and had a wonderful experience.
As it is getting colder and we had just had the cold snap come through, I was wondering how warm the children would be but the gear Rafting New Zealand provided us with was awesome and we all were so warm that we all did the cliff jump into the river at the end.
Really enjoyed the hot drink at the trout farm, and the amazing guide Luke who made the whole morning exciting and fun.
One of the children said it was the best thing they had ever done in there life, and as far as awesome family experiences go, I would have to agree it ranks at the top of our family’s list.
Thanks Rafting New Zealand.
