What makes Rangitata Rafts experience different from other NZ rafting trips?
Reputation – yes Rangitata Rafts is regarded as one of New Zealand’s best white water rafting experiences and these are just some of the reasons why…..
- We don’t process people and put them on a conveyor belt and pass them along the line so that we can get the next lot through. Oh no, no, no! We only operate one scheduled trip per day so that we have time to treat everyone as individuals and they have time to meet and know their fellow rafters and guides.
- Rangitata Rafts is privileged to be the only rafting operator on this incredibly spectacular gorge so we don’t have to fight our way down the river with a zillion other rafts. Oh no, no, no! We enjoy a fun relaxed time just out there with our team. No rush or time constraints due to other rafting companies river schedules.
- Mind blowing scenery – ‘Edoras’ Lord of the Rings used the same mountain backdrop as we do! They just filmed it from the other side of the river.
- Yummy Fresh Lunch – is served on arrival at our beautifully located lodge to fill those tummies and provide you with plenty of energy for paddling and fun.
- All rafting clothing and equipment is supplied even river booties!
- Longer River Time – we are out on the river for 2.5 hours, yes longer than most other one day rafting trips. This includes rapids graded 1 – 5, optional leap from jump rock, surf the rafts in the smaller rapids, float in the calmer waters and all of this is optional. You can even walk around the grade 5 rapids with our photographer and then re-join the rafts.
- Hot Showers and delicious BBQ await your return to the lodge to enjoy with your fellow rafters while you have some laughs watching the action photos.
- And NO price hikes because of the World Cup Rugby – the prices remain the same as last season – unbelievable.
So come along and join us we would love to share our New Zealand rafting experience with you. We are located only 2 hours south of Christchurch and you can join our day trip from there. Or drive yourselves to our rafting base which is located 25 minutes off the main highway from Christchurch to Queenstown – so stop in on your way through.