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White-Water Sledging Adventure

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Whitewater Sledging Adventure
  • 2 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Take a scenic excursion through the New Zealand wilderness on this 3-hour white-water sledging adventure from Rotorua. Listen as a guide explains the challenges ahead, then — with your helmet and life vest clipped on — take to the Okere River on your floating sledge. Twist and turn through swirling river rapids, float gracefully along relaxing flats, and admire views over the mighty Kahikatea Forest. This family-friendly tour is suitable for thrill-seekers of all ages and skill levels.
  • 3-hour white-water sledging adventure from Rotorua
  • Clip into your helmet as a guide explains the correct technique
  • Navigate the Okere River’s swirling rapids and relaxing flats
  • Enjoy panoramic views over the Kahikatea Forest from the water
  • Tour includes all safety gear plus pickup and drop-off from your Rotorua hotel

What's Included

  • Amazing Kaituna Sledging (2hr round trip)
  • Professional Kiwi Guide
  • Professional Adventure Photographer
  • Free Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All River/Safety Equipment Provided
  • Food and drinks
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

  • 1135 Te Ngae Road, Tikitere, Rotorua 3074, New Zealand

    First carpark on the left as you head down the drive. Checkin is 10 minutes before your specified booking time. Plenty of free parking is available.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Pick up is available from all CENTRAL Rotorua locations, If you are unsure - please don't hesitate to call us!!

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Operated by Kaitiaki Adventures Aotearoa

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

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So worth it!
simplyashleyjohnson, Mar 2024
For the adventurous heart! We had such a great time from arrival to the end. My husband is healthy and in good shape so he really enjoyed himself. I’m a plus size woman and honestly I was nervous about being able to do this. To be honest, if you can keep your mind strong (don’t overthink it) and trust your body then definitely consider this adventure because the views and the feeling of accomplishment at the end is so empowering. It will push you, but the guides are so capable of keeping you safe and on course you have nothing to worry about. You’ll need to do some walking to get to the river and have decent arm strength and leg strength to manage your sledge, but after that it’s pure fun! Thank you to our guides who were super patient, considerate, and understanding as we went along our adventure. You made our day awesome!
River sledging fun, photos never delivered
Paul_G, Feb 2024
I bought the photo package after river sledging. They weren't uploaded in the initial Dropbox link that was sent out (other rafting times that day did have their photos uploaded). I had multiple exchanges of emails with the company, where they said things like "oh we're just doing it now", "we'll do it today and let you know when it's done" etc, none of which happened. I've asked for a refund for the photo package... no response. The river sledging itself was fun.
This was fun, but a lot harder than I...
Shannon K, Feb 2018
This was fun, but a lot harder than I thought it was going to be. Kicked my butt.
Response from Host, Jul 2019
Kia Ora! Thanks for your awesome review! Hope to see you again one day :) Enjoy the rest of your Journey! Nga Mihi Nui, (kindest regards) Kaitiaki Whanau
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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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