White Water Rafting is a popular Adventure Sport in the picturesque country of New Zealand. It draws a large number of tourists from different parts of the world who are eager to participate in this sport.
White Water Rafting or simply Rafting is an intriguing outdoor sport. An Air-Filled Raft is used to steer through a river or other types of water bodies. White Water Rafting is normally performed on fast-moving water (Torrents or Rapids) or various levels of rough waters. The purpose is to Excite and Charge Up the raft travelers. White Water Rafting has garnered significant popularity in New Zealand since the middle of 1970s.
New Zealand is home to a number of Rivers, Lakes and Other Water Bodies. As a result of this, it has developed into a White Water Rafting destination. There are many areas in New Zealand where you can go and participate in White Water Rafting Activities. There are different grades in White Water Rafting in New Zealand and they are as follows :
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The techniques followed in White Water Rafting are :
If you are interested to take part in White Water Rafting in New Zealand, you can contact the following operators :
New Zealand Rafting Association is a non profit organization. It was established in 1996 to encourage White Water Rafting in New Zealand. This organization also hosts Training Programs for budding rafters. Usually, New Zealand Rafting Association arranges for Grade 3 - 4 White Water Rafting Programs.
Tel: +64 3 696 3537
Queenstown Rafting organizes White Water Rafting events on Kawarau River, Shotover River and Landsborough River. It was founded in 1974. In addition, the organization also hosts Action Combos. Both experienced and first time White Water Rafters can take part. Queenstown is an ideal location for White Water Rafting.
Tel: +64 3 442 9792
Wet n Wild Rafting provides guided and regular White Water Rafting of grades 2 - 5 and it is situated in Rotorua, North Island.
Tel: +64 7 348 3191
Other notable White Water Rafting organizers in New Zealand include Kaitiaki Adventures, Challenge Rafting, Rafting New Zealand, Rangitata Rafts, River Rafts and River Valley.
