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Pumping rafting expedition on the Wairoa river
The Grade 5 Wairoa River is renowned for having some of the best white water action in New Zealand. Kaituna Cascades run the whole of the river including the bottom three rapids and the lower waterfall! Hold on for dear life as you tackle ‘Mothers Nightmare’ which has a technical grade 4 rock garden, closely followed by a tight 2 metre drop.
Experience the thrill of ‘The Rollercoaster’ – consisting of the aptly named ‘Devils Cauldron’ and the breathtaking ‘Bottom Drop’. Feel the rush of ‘The Waterfall’ which has an awesome 3 metre drop into a churning pool of white water through the Wairoa Rivers boulder-strewn rock canyon.
Topped off with a small lunch and refreshments at the river
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9.30 am – meeting at the river or return transport available from Rotorua leaving at 8.30 am.
The river only flows on certain Sundays and there are only 26 days over the summer period they will open the dam for us to go rafting.
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Allow 4 hours with 1.5 – 2 hours on the river.
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13+ years only. Basic swimming skills are required. NOT SUITABLE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN. Maximum weight is 120kgs – must be fit and healthy.
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SWIMWEAR, SHORTS & TOWEL. We are GoPro friendly, feel free to bring yours along. Please bring a chest harness for your GoPro.
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The best guides on the river, custom built rafts, wetsuits, helmets, lifejackets, paddles, fleece tops, wetsuit booties, and splash jackets.
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Transport with morning trip. A light lunch is provided for all trips.
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This tour requires a total of 6 people to go ahead.