Rangitata Rafts

White water rafting was something I've been interested in doing for a long time. So, when I found that Rangitata Rafts was only an hour away from where we'd be staying in NZ, I jumped at the chance to book a time for my husband and me. But I must say that never having white-water rafted before, this was the thing I was most nervous about. Level-5 rapids...the highest that commercial outfitters are allowed to go down. I didn't take that lightly, and most people I talked to here in the US thought it seemed a little risky.But, this turned out to be one of the best highlights of our entire trip. Dilly (Dillon) was such an amazing guide and for as nervous as I was before the excursion, I was never once afraid on the river. Dilly prepared our group well and he had so much experience and confidence navigating the river that I felt safe under his guidance. And going through the rushing part of the river was so much fun...sometimes I would just find myself laughing as water was gushing all around me. It was exhilarating, fun, challenging, and beautiful! The opportunity to not only see this amazing blue river, but be a part of it for a couple hours is an incredible experience not to be passed up.I'm attaching a few photos and here's what I love about them (go ahead and pre-purchase the photos, you get a discount and you are going to want the memories). Often when we are going through the rapids, Dilly at some point would tell us to hang on" or "hang on and get down

I had a wonderful experience. The staff were professional, friendly and attentive. The cold weather gear was provided and I felt warm throughout the journey. The Rangitata river was fantastic, slowly building from grade one to grade five rapids. I highly recommend this company.

The mighty Rangitata River. Team was so cool an friendly. With a few grade 5 rapids. Thank's to the whole team

Top professional & friendly staff with a overall great true experience of white water rafting.You’ll find it’s not so busy like other global commercial rafting experiences making it a hidden gem to fully immerse yourself with the rapids and scenery.

I've been rafting with these guys before and they are pretty damn good (about 5 years ago). Was keen to go again, but they seem to have gone into hibernation. That's all good, I understand but there is very poor insight over the Internet to show this... Their website still points you over to hidden valleys and then hidden valleys number doesn't work, no email reply. I understand the closing of a business, especially post COVID etc. Just a formal statement somewhere would have saved some hassle.

So far the best rafting in New Zealand!You are two full hours in the water and the raft goes from grade 2 up to grade 5! It's the highest possible commercial rafting grade in NZ and the guides are awesome.

Such a good day! Awesome river and knowledgeable/friendly guides. The grade 5's were a lot of fun!We stayed at the onsite lodge, which was also great!Highly recommended.