Commercial operators: Rafting
Introduction
Find businesses who can help you enjoy rafting in areas that DOC manages.Waikato region
Waitomo Caves
Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Ruakuri Cave, Aranui Cave, guided black water rafting.
Activities: Caving; Rafting
Services: Facilities; Guided activities and tours
The Legendary Black Water Rafting Company
Guided black water rafting in Ruakuri Caves and Bush Scenic Reserve, Waitomo.
http://www.waitomo.com/black-water-rafting/Pages/default.aspx
Activities: Rafting
Services: Guided activities and tours
Bay of Plenty region
Multi-Day Adventures New Zealand
Guided walking, sea kayaking, mountain biking and rafting trips in the North Island.
Places: Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve; Raukumara Conservation Park; Te Urewera; Tongariro Forest Conservation Area; Tongariro National Park
Activities: Kayaking and canoeing; Mountain biking; Rafting
Services: Guided activities and tours
Kaitiaki Adventures
Guided white water rafting and sledging on the Okere River, Rotorua.
Places: Okere Falls Scenic Reserve
Activities: Rafting
Services: Guided activities and tours
Hiking New Zealand
Hikes, tours and adventures to suit all people and fitness levels.
Places: Ahuriri Conservation Park; Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park; Arthur's Pass National Park; Banks Peninsula area; Cave Stream Scenic Reserve; Craigieburn Forest Park; Craigieburn Forest Park tramping tracks; Glencoe Walk; Kura Tawhiti Conservation Area; Lake Sumner Forest Park; Mueller Hut Route; Oxford Forest Conservation Area; Ruataniwha Conservation Park; St James Conservation Area; St James Walkway; Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park
Activities: Boating; Kayaking and canoeing; Mountain biking; Rafting; Skiing and ski touring; Walking and tramping
Services: Guided activities and tours
Wet 'n' Wild Rafting Company
Guided white water rafting on Kaituna, Rangitaiki, Wairoa, Motu and Mohaka rivers.
Places: Kaweka Forest Park
Activities: Rafting
Services: Guided activities and tours
East Coast region
Hiking New Zealand
Hikes, tours and adventures to suit all people and fitness levels.
Places: Ahuriri Conservation Park; Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park; Arthur's Pass National Park; Banks Peninsula area; Cave Stream Scenic Reserve; Craigieburn Forest Park; Craigieburn Forest Park tramping tracks; Glencoe Walk; Kura Tawhiti Conservation Area; Lake Sumner Forest Park; Mueller Hut Route; Oxford Forest Conservation Area; Ruataniwha Conservation Park; St James Conservation Area; St James Walkway; Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park
Activities: Boating; Kayaking and canoeing; Mountain biking; Rafting; Skiing and ski touring; Walking and tramping
Services: Guided activities and tours
Multi-Day Adventures New Zealand
Guided walking, sea kayaking, mountain biking and rafting trips in the North Island.
Places: Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve; Raukumara Conservation Park; Te Urewera; Tongariro Forest Conservation Area; Tongariro National Park
Activities: Kayaking and canoeing; Mountain biking; Rafting
Services: Guided activities and tours
Wet 'n' Wild Rafting Company
Guided white water rafting on Kaituna, Rangitaiki, Wairoa, Motu and Mohaka rivers.
Places: Kaweka Forest Park
Activities: Rafting
Services: Guided activities and tours
Central North Island region
Wet 'n' Wild Rafting Company
Guided white water rafting on Kaituna, Rangitaiki, Wairoa, Motu and Mohaka rivers.
Places: Kaweka Forest Park
Activities: Rafting
Services: Guided activities and tours
Mohaka Rafting
Guided rafting on Mohaka and Ngaruroro Rivers in Kaweka and Kaimanawa Forest Parks.
Places: Kaimanawa Forest Park; Kaweka Forest Park
Activities: Rafting
Services: Guided activities and tours
Multi-Day Adventures New Zealand
Guided walking, sea kayaking, mountain biking and rafting trips in the North Island.
Places: Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve; Raukumara Conservation Park; Te Urewera; Tongariro Forest Conservation Area; Tongariro National Park
Activities: Kayaking and canoeing; Mountain biking; Rafting
Services: Guided activities and tours
Hillary Outdoors
Guided activities as part of outdoor instruction programmes in the Tongariro area and Great Barrier Island.
Places: Tongariro Alpine Crossing; Tongariro Forest Conservation Area; Tongariro National Park
Activities: Boating; Caving; Climbing; Diving and snorkelling; Kayaking and canoeing; Rafting
Services: Guided activities and tours; Outdoor education and instruction
Manawatu/Whanganui region
Canoe Safaris
Guided canoeing/kayaking and rafting on the Whanganui River, Whanganui National Park and Mangapurua Valley Scenic Reserve, the Rangitikei River and on the Mohaka River, Kaweka Forest Park.
Places: Bridge to Nowhere Walk; Kaweka Forest Park; Whanganui Journey; Whanganui National Park
Activities: Kayaking and canoeing; Rafting
Services: Transport; Equipment rental; Accommodation; Guided activities and tours
Hawke’s Bay region
Canoe Safaris
Guided canoeing/kayaking and rafting on the Whanganui River, Whanganui National Park and Mangapurua Valley Scenic Reserve, the Rangitikei River and on the Mohaka River, Kaweka Forest Park.
Places: Bridge to Nowhere Walk; Kaweka Forest Park; Whanganui Journey; Whanganui National Park
Activities: Kayaking and canoeing; Rafting
Services: Transport; Equipment rental; Accommodation; Guided activities and tours
Multi-Day Adventures New Zealand
Guided walking, sea kayaking, mountain biking and rafting trips in the North Island.
Places: Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve; Raukumara Conservation Park; Te Urewera; Tongariro Forest Conservation Area; Tongariro National Park
Activities: Kayaking and canoeing; Mountain biking; Rafting
Services: Guided activities and tours
Mohaka Rafting
Guided rafting on Mohaka and Ngaruroro Rivers in Kaweka and Kaimanawa Forest Parks.
Places: Kaimanawa Forest Park; Kaweka Forest Park
Activities: Rafting
Services: Guided activities and tours
Wet 'n' Wild Rafting Company
Guided white water rafting on Kaituna, Rangitaiki, Wairoa, Motu and Mohaka rivers.
Places: Kaweka Forest Park
Activities: Rafting
Services: Guided activities and tours
Nelson/Tasman region
Ultimate Descents New Zealand
Guided rafting and kayaking on the Karamea and Mokihinui Rivers in the Nelson, Buller and West Coast regions.
Places: Kahurangi National Park
Activities: Kayaking and canoeing; Rafting
Services: Guided activities and tours
Marlborough region
Eco Rafting Adventures
Day and multi-day river rafting trips in the West Coast and Marlborough regions, including fly fishing, guiding and team building.
Places: Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia Clarence; Molesworth Recreation Reserve
Activities: Boating; Fishing; Rafting
Services: Guided activities and tours
Hidden Valleys New Zealand
Guided one day and multi-day hiking and river rafting trips in the West Coast, Canterbury, and South Marlborough Areas.
Activities: Rafting; Walking and tramping
Services: Guided activities and tours
Clarence River Rafting
Half to multi-day guided rafting trips on the Clarence / Waiau Toa River, north of Kaikoura.
www.clarenceriverrafting.co.nz
Places: Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia Clarence; Molesworth Recreation Reserve
Activities: Camping; Rafting
Services: Guided activities and tours
West Coast region
Ultimate Descents New Zealand
Guided rafting and kayaking on the Karamea and Mokihinui Rivers in the Nelson, Buller and West Coast regions.
Places: Kahurangi National Park
Activities: Kayaking and canoeing; Rafting
Services: Guided activities and tours
Hidden Valleys New Zealand
Guided one day and multi-day hiking and river rafting trips in the West Coast, Canterbury, and South Marlborough Areas.
Activities: Rafting; Walking and tramping
Services: Guided activities and tours
Inland Adventures
Guided half, one, and two day river rafting trips on the Ahaura River and Grey River.
Activities: Rafting
Services: Guided activities and tours
Eco Rafting Adventures
Day and multi-day river rafting trips in the West Coast and Marlborough regions, including fly fishing, guiding and team building.
Places: Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia Clarence; Molesworth Recreation Reserve
Activities: Boating; Fishing; Rafting
Services: Guided activities and tours
New Zealand Discovery Adventures and The Wild West Adventure Company
Guided half day adventures on the West Coast and multi- day tours around the South Island.
Places: Arthur's Pass half-day walks ; Arthur's Pass National Park; Fox Glacier area; Lake Matheson / Te Ara Kairaumati Walk; Lake Sumner Forest Park; Mount Aspiring National Park; Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Activities: Bird and wildlife watching; Caving; Four wheel driving; Kayaking and canoeing; Mountain biking; Rafting
Services: Guided activities and tours
Canterbury region
Hidden Valleys New Zealand
Guided one day and multi-day hiking and river rafting trips in the West Coast, Canterbury, and South Marlborough Areas.
Activities: Rafting; Walking and tramping
Services: Guided activities and tours
New Zealand Discovery Adventures and The Wild West Adventure Company
Guided half day adventures on the West Coast and multi- day tours around the South Island.
Places: Arthur's Pass half-day walks ; Arthur's Pass National Park; Fox Glacier area; Lake Matheson / Te Ara Kairaumati Walk; Lake Sumner Forest Park; Mount Aspiring National Park; Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Activities: Bird and wildlife watching; Caving; Four wheel driving; Kayaking and canoeing; Mountain biking; Rafting
Services: Guided activities and tours
Hiking New Zealand
Hikes, tours and adventures to suit all people and fitness levels.
Places: Ahuriri Conservation Park; Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park; Arthur's Pass National Park; Banks Peninsula area; Cave Stream Scenic Reserve; Craigieburn Forest Park; Craigieburn Forest Park tramping tracks; Glencoe Walk; Kura Tawhiti Conservation Area; Lake Sumner Forest Park; Mueller Hut Route; Oxford Forest Conservation Area; Ruataniwha Conservation Park; St James Conservation Area; St James Walkway; Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park
Activities: Boating; Kayaking and canoeing; Mountain biking; Rafting; Skiing and ski touring; Walking and tramping
Services: Guided activities and tours
Queenstown Rafting
Guided rafting on the Shotover and Kawarau Rivers, multi-day rafting in the Landsborough area, and guided walks over Brodrick Pass.
Places: Queenstown area; Ruataniwha Conservation Park; Skippers area
Activities: Rafting
Services: Guided activities and tours
Otago region
Wild Earth Adventures
Rafting, jet boating, and outdoor activities and instruction on the Taieri River, Otago.
Places: Taieri River Track
Activities: Rafting
Services: Guided activities and tours; Outdoor education and instruction
Go Orange
Guided rafting trips on Kawarau and Shotover Rivers.
Places: Arrowtown area; Gibbston River Trail; Mount Aspiring National Park; Shotover Saddle Route
Activities: Rafting
Services: Guided activities and tours
Queenstown Rafting
Guided rafting on the Shotover and Kawarau Rivers, multi-day rafting in the Landsborough area, and guided walks over Brodrick Pass.
Places: Queenstown area; Ruataniwha Conservation Park; Skippers area
Activities: Rafting
Services: Guided activities and tours
Family Adventures
Rafting trips for everyone 3+ years on the gentle rapids of the upper Shotover River, Queenstown.
Places: Skippers area
Activities: Rafting
Services: Guided activities and tours
New Zealand Discovery Adventures and The Wild West Adventure Company
Guided half day adventures on the West Coast and multi- day tours around the South Island.
Places: Arthur's Pass half-day walks ; Arthur's Pass National Park; Fox Glacier area; Lake Matheson / Te Ara Kairaumati Walk; Lake Sumner Forest Park; Mount Aspiring National Park; Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Activities: Bird and wildlife watching; Caving; Four wheel driving; Kayaking and canoeing; Mountain biking; Rafting
Services: Guided activities and tours