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
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

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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

5.0

59 reviews

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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

White-Water Sledging Adventure

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