White Water Sledging - Kaitiaki Adventures

Highlights

• White water sledging in Rotorua
• Exciting grade 3 rapids on the Kaituna River
• Beautiful native scenery
• Confidence treading water is required

Description

Kaitiaki Adventures offer you the opportunity to experience a truly unique thrill – white water sledging!

White water sledging (or hydrospeed / hydrospeeding) first originated in the late 1970’s, when some innovative Frenchmen decided it would be fun to fill some bags full of life jackets and polystyrene in order to float downstream. Since then, it has really taken off, with its popularity in Europe propelling it into a professional sporting genre! 

Established in 1989 as New Zealand’s first white water sledging operation, Kaitiaki Adventures have maintained their original location on the Kaituna river and continue to bring white water sledging joy to locals and visitors alike. 

This amazingly simple and fun activity uses purpose designed river sledges to float you along a course, while you have full control via the flippers on your feet. You rest your chest on the board – with your arms tucked inside for grip and support – while your flipper-fins provide propulsion and steering. While the fully qualified Kaitiaki Adventures guides are always there to help, encourage and motivate you, you don’t need any experience to enjoy this awesome adrenaline rush. You will be provided with everything you need to stay safe and comfortable, such as a padded wetsuit, booties, life jacket, helmet and fins, so all you need to do is jump on and go!

With a river-level view of the gorgeous surrounding scenery, you simply propel yourself through the series of exciting rapids and play holes along the river course. As you have full control at all times, you get to determine the level of thrills you want to experience. You will be amazed at how fun white water sledging is, so jump in and have a sledging good time!

Trip Includes

• Return transfers from central Rotorua accommodation 
• Full training, river clothing & equipment of the highest standard
• Culturally infused whitewater experience (1 hour on the Kaituna River)

Duration

• Allow 3.5hrs

Departures

• 8:30am, 10.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm & 4:30pm
• Departs from your central Rotorua accommodation
• Operates all year

Other Information

• No experience required, but you must be confident with treading water at times
• Minimum age is 13 years old
• Please bring your swim suit & towel
• The purpose built base provides a safe yet relaxed setting with full facilities provided
• Should you wish to self drive to the Riversledging base, this is located within Rotorua’s geothermal reserve - Hells Gate & WaiOra Spa. There is a large carpark available
• An Adventure Photographer will take photos of you sledging & will be available for you to view after the trip
• For more white water action, check out Rafting with Kaitiaki Adventures
• Explore new heights in Rotorua on the Mount Tarawera Guided Walk with Kaitiaki Adventures

Normal Retail Price

• Adult (13+yrs): NZD$144.00