River Rats - Offering Quality Rafting
River Rats - Offering Quality Rafting 26 River Rats - Offering Quality Rafting
River Rats - Offering Quality Rafting
 RiverRats
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River Rats is Qualmark approved and has over 25 year’s experience in providing customers with quality rafting. Our attention to detail and safety first culture sets us apart. Five trips to choose from
River Rats is Qualmark approved and has over 25 year’s experience in providing customers with quality rafting. Our attention to detail and safety first culture sets us apart. Five trips to choose from
River Rats is Qualmark approved and has over 25 year’s experience in providing customers with quality rafting. Our attention to detail and safety first culture sets us apart. Five trips to choose from

Full training and all required specialist equipment provided. Customers require a swimsuit & towel. Lunch is provided on all trips except the Kaituna.
Complimentary pick up is available from anywhere in central Rotorua for the Kaituna, & Rangitaiki Rivers & from Turangi for the Tongariro River.

Kaituna Grade 5
Featuring the awesome 7 metre Tutea Falls. The pool drop nature of this river means it is suitable for adventurous beginners. Try it if you dare.
Location – 391 State Highway 33, Mourea, Rotorua. Allow 2 hrs (excl travel). Trip times - Summer: 9.00am, 12.30pm, 3.30pm Winter: 10.00am, 2.00pm. Minimum age – 13 yrs

Rangitaiki Grade 3 - 4
An ideal river for first time rafters. Fun, excitement and sheer solitude, without the steep drops experienced on the Grade 5 rivers.
Location – State Highway 38 Murupara, 45 mins from Rotorua, 1 hr from Taupo. Allow 4 hrs (excl travel). Trip time 11.30am. Minimum age – 10 yrs

Rangitaiki Scenic Grade 2
Great for families and those looking for a more laid back experience. Spectacular scenery, cascading waterfalls & sheer rock gorges clad in native bush
Location – State Highway 38 Murupara, 45 mins from Rotorua, 1 hr from Taupo. Allow 4 hrs (excl travel time). Trip time 11.30am. Minimum age – 5 yrs

Wairoa Grade 5
Wild turbulent rapids and exciting drops produce top white water action. This dam release river runs selected Sundays from September to May.
Location – Ruahihi Road, 20 mins from Tauranga. 2 ¼ hrs from Auckland. Allow 3 ½ hrs. Trip times 10.00am and 1.00pm. Minimum age – 13 yrs

Tongariro Grade 3
Enjoy this scenic river with its crystal clear waters and abundance of trout. The rapids are fun without being too terrifying, making the Tongariro a great trip for everyone.
Location – Atirau Road Turangi, 1 hr from Taupo, 2 hrs from Rotorua
Allow 4 hrs. Trip times Summer – 9.00am and 2.00pm, Winter – 12.00pm. Minimum age – 10 yrs




Qualmark Sustainable Rotorua New Zealand Rafting Association Tourism Industry Association New Zealand QualMark Lower Rangitaiki - Grade 2 Tongariro - Grade 3 Rangitaiki - Grade 3 -4 Wairoa - Grade 5 Kaituna - Grade 5