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Wairoa - Grade 5

 
White Water Rafting, Wairoa River, Tauranga New Zealand

Enjoy the thrill of one of New Zealand’s best Whitewater rafting trips on the Wairoa River in New Zealand's central North Island.

Located just 2 ¼ hours from Auckland, this is one the locals love and it is recognised worldwide for it's rafting value.

This fantastic rafting adventure offers a stunning rock and tree lined gorge that combines turbulent rapids with exciting drops to produce top White water action.

 

 White Water Rafting, Wairoa River, Tauranga New Zealand Perfect for a group outing, the Wairoa rafting trip is situated just off State Highway 29 between Matamata and Tauranga.

A hydro-controlled river, this rafting trip is only available 26 days a year so get in quick! The Wairoa Grade 5 is suitable for all active people aged 13 years and over.

  • A picnic style lunch is provided on this trip
  • Suitable for all active people 13 years and over.
  • Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Recommended minimum weight limit 40kg, Maximum 120kg.
  • Large groups can be taken by arrangement - please contact us for details.
  • $NZ129.00 per person (valid till 30 September 2014)

    Price includes lunch of a Subway Roll, biscuits, potato chips, fruit and orange juice.

Wairoa Release Dates:
The Wairoa is a dam release river that only runs 26 days a year, in order to release the water they have to shut down a hydroelectric power station. 

To follow are the tentative dates for the upcoming season, confirmed dates are available around mid July, booking links will be enabled once confirmed dates are known.

TENTATIVE DATES
2013 - Sept - 8th, 22nd, Oct - 13th, 27th, Nov – 10th, 24th, Dec -1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
2014 - Jan – 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, Feb - 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, Mar - 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, Apr - 13th, 27th,


>> Book a time for your Wairoa rafting trip. For bookings less than 24 hours in advance please phone to book

  • 10.00am 
  •   1.00pm 

We provide:

  • Safety Helmets
  • Lifejackets
  • Wetsuits
  • Polar Fleece Tops (weather dependent)
  • Spray jackets (weather dependent)
  • Wetsuit Booties
  • Food & drinks

You need:

  • Swimsuit
  • Towel

 
     

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