Shore Excursion: Scenic Rafting from Napier with Experienced Guides and Maori History

Experience a scenic rafting adventure in Napier with experienced guides and immerse yourself in Maori history. Discover the beauty of the river and hear stories passed down through generations. Book now!

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 112 McVicar Road - This adventure begins from either your ship or Napier city, followed by a one-hour bus ride into the heart of the North Island. Enjoy a scenic rafting experience down grade 2 rapids while being serenaded by birdsong. The trip includes a captivating narrative on the area’s history, spanning 80 million years, from pre-European…
What's Included
  • Lunch included
  • Air-conditioned transportation
Additional Information

Our tours stand out by providing a captivating journey into our local area, enriched with historical insights from guides boasting over 30 years of river experience, and fascinating tales from Maori elders spanning 33 generations.
Additionally, we take pride in our homemade light lunch and offer convenient pick-up from the ship.

Every tour ensures guests return to their cruise ships well ahead of departure time.

Location
GWF8+R8 Napier
We meet you either from your ship or in Napier
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(198 Ratings)
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Dave_s
Mar 12, 2026
A great trip down the... - A great trip down the river. The river has class 2 rapids (class 5 being the highest) so the trip was quite gentle with only smallish rapids but great fun) Lovely simple lunch at the end of the trip.
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Hannah_f
Mar 4, 2026
Scenic Rafting - Beautiful scenery, fun activity, back to the ship with plenty of time to spare! The homemade lunch at the end was lovely and the guides were fantastic.
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Russell_b
Mar 3, 2026
Lovely scenic rafting - Very well organised. Suits and warm clothing and water shoes provided. River is scenic but not many rapids. Definitely for all ages
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Janet_g
Mar 3, 2026
River Rafting - This was a river rafting experience on the beautiful Mohaka River. We booked it as an independent experience whilst ashore from our cruise ship.
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John
Mar 2, 2026
Best excursion in New Zealand! - This was the best thing we did in New Zealand! We were on a cruise and got picked up at the port in Napier. It was super easy. Great communication with the owner before our rafting trip. We had great weather and the river level was high. Very enjoyable river raft experience. The owners wife made sandwiches and was waiting for our group of three rafts and the end point. I would highly recommend this river rafting adventure!
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K2553igkathleenl
Feb 28, 2026
Rapid journey - Fun raft ride down the river made safe by the experience of our guide Dallas. He is a native of the area and knows. how manage the river’s current and rapid areas. Beautiful scenery.
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Michael_b
Feb 27, 2026
Very enjoyable - This was so much fun to do. Our guide Logan was hilarious and made it even more enjoyable. It's a very peaceful ride down Mohaka river and easy for beginners. Lunch afterwards was lovely too, nice and simple, sandwiches, chips and cookies plus fruit.
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Randall_k
Feb 24, 2026
Deon was very... - Deon was very communicative and everything went smoothly. Logan was a great guide, and we really enjoyed the rafting trip. The floor of the inflatable raft does get wet, so unless you have sandals, I recommend using the provided wetsuit booties.
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Michelegriffin9
Feb 24, 2026
Fabulous day strolling down the most scenic river - Fantastic day out - beautiful surroundings and great guides. Delicious lunch and all in all a fabulous experience and a day i would recommend
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Sharelle_d
Feb 24, 2026
What a treat!! Book with a local!! - A fantastic day was spent on the Mohaka River courtesy of Deon, Dallas and staff who made our day and live in the area and have local knowledge. Great communication prior to the tour, all equipment provided including swim shoes/boots, enjoyable fun experience on the water with our guide and delicious fresh lunch at the end of the rafting. Do not be concerned about getting back to the cruise ship on time. Plus booking with people who live in the area supports local businesses. Fully recommend this tour!
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From $132
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).