Experience the thrill of rafting some of New Zealand’s most exciting and scenic stretches of white water rafting with Rangitata Rafts.  The closest Grade 5 White water rafting to Christchurch. The variety of rapids provides fun and excitement for the novice and experienced rafters with your professional NZ guide. Join Rangitata Rafts day trip from the central city or self drive, located 30 minutes from the main Christchurch - Lake Tekapo/Queenstown highway.

Tussock, Alex and their team at Rangitata Rafts welcome you to join them for a fantastic New Zealand rafting experience. Beautifully located in the wild landscape of the Southern Alps and yet only a day trip from Christchurch.

Few other rivers can offer you New Zealand’s most amazing scenery paired with the thrill and excitement of some of the most exciting New Zealand white water rafting action.

We are proud of the stunning and unique valley in which we work, and love sharing its magic with others. The view alone is worth a million dollars: or so Peter Jackson thought, as these mountains not only form the backdrop for our Gorge trip but also for the scene of Edoras in The Lord of the Rings.

We believe in offering you a top quality adventure experience and we make sure we have the time to deliver this. With only one scheduled trip per day and priviledged to be the only operator on this spectacular Gorge we are not overcrowded by other rafts or time restrictions.

We are proud of maintaining the friendly, relaxed atmosphere our guests rave about.

The Spectacular Rangitata Gorge

“Mind-blowingly beautiful were the surroundings, reassuringly wonderful were the guides, rafting the Rangitata was all we hoped it would be and more.” Louise – NZ

Start the day at our beautifully located lodge with lunch on arrival.  A great opportunity to meet  your fellow rafters and guides.

All rafting clothing and equipment is provided. Then it is time to head to the spectacular Rangitata Gorge where your NZ white water rafting adventure will begin.

Feel the adrenalin surging through your body as you conquer the exhilarating grade 5 white-water rapids of the Rangitata Gorge with your world class guide. Be in awe of the rugged mountain scenery surrounding you as you practise your paddling and safety drills on the initial calmer waters.

Option to walk around any rapids with our photographer and watch the action if you would prefer.

Time for optional river fun near the end. Take a leap of faith off one of our ‘jump rocks’, swim in the turquoise waters, surf the rafts in the smaller rapids.

Hot refreshing showers and the famous BBQ await your return at our cozy lodge. Enjoy re counting your rafting stories with your fellow rafters as you view the action photos from the day.

RATES: Quoted in NZ$, Subject to change.

The Spectacular Rangitata Gorge:

• Day Trip From Christchurch – NZ$218 per person – Includes; return transport from Christchurch, appetising lunch, all safety and comfort equipment (wetsuit, booties, polypro, spray jacket, lifejacket, helmet), 2.5 – 3 hours on the river, hot showers and a traditional Kiwi BBQ meal.
• Self Drive To Our Lodge – NZ$198 per person – Includes; all of the above except transport. Situated 30 minutes off the main highway between Christchurch and Queenstown closest town Geraldine. Only 13 km from Peel Forest Village. 
•  Group discounts: – available for groups of 10 people or more. Please contact us for further details. Applies to direct bookings only.
• Family discounts – please contact us for further details. Direct bookings only.

Rangitata Rafting, en-route Christchurch – Queenstown Enquiry Form

Address:

Peel Forest
Canterbury

Phone: +64 3 696 3534

Freephone: 0800 251 251

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Rangitata Rafting, en-route Christchurch – Queenstown Enquiry Form