Awaken every sense within your body as you raft the spectacular Rangitata Gorge. Feel the adrenalin surging through your body as you conquer the exhilarating grade 5 rapids with your world class guide. Be in awe of the majestic mountains towering above you as you practise your safety instructions on the calmer sections. Feel your confidence growing as the rapids gradually build in excitement as you raft through the gorge. With only one scheduled trip per day take the time for swimming in the calmer turquoise water, have fun surfing the raft in the smaller rapids, take an optional leap of faith from a 'jump rock'. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere while chatting with your fellow rafters and enjoying one of two delicious meals at our beautifully located lodge. Join us as a day trip from Christchurch or drive yourself. Rangitata Rafts is the perfect stop between Christchurch and Queenstown.
Day includes
* Optional return transport from Christchurch departs 8.15am returns 6.30pm
* Self drive to our rafting lodge by 10.30am located 13km from Peel Forest.
* On arrival at our lodge an early lunch/brunch is served to keep
your energy levels buzzing
* All safety and comfort equipment is supplied
* With 2.5 hours on the river there is time for full safety training on the calm stretches of water before tyou enter the gorge where the rapids build in a natural progression
* Includes Grade 5 rapids (the most exciting commerically rafted)
* Option to walk around any rapids with the photographer if perferred
* Optional swimming, playing and leaping from a jump rock
* Hot refreshing showers await your return to our lodge
* Relax and chat with your fellow rafters whilst enjoying a delicious BBQ
* View your action photos of the day. CD available to purchase
* All you need to bring is your swimsuit, towel and sense of adventure
** Please phone to re-confirm the day prior to your trip