Wellington Rafting: Exciting Grade 3 Wilderness Tour Amid Ancient NZ Flora

Experience the thrill of rafting through untouched ancient New Zealand flora on Wellington Rafting’s Grade 3 wilderness river tour, just 45 minutes from the city. Book now for an exciting adventure!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 9 Jupiter Grove - Customers gather at our rafting base for trip briefings and are provided with river gear, including wetsuits, booties, fleece tops, splash jackets, helmets, and life jackets for warmth and safety. They are then transported to the river’s starting point to raft down a stunning 9.5-kilometer stretch of Te awa kairangi/Hutt River,…
What's Included
  • Wetsuits, booties, fleece top, splash top, helmet, life jacket, paddle
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • $20 pick up from Upper Hutt train station.
Additional Information

Wellington rafting’s Grade 3 wilderness river tour is the closest wilderness river tour to any city in New Zealand, only 45 minutes from the city the forest you travel through is untouched ancient New Zealand flora.
The scenery is outstanding with it’s cascading waterfalls and 1000 year old native podocarp’s reaching to the sky, this tour is the best…

Location
9 Jupiter Grove
Jupiter Grove
Meeting point is at our rafting base
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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109biancae
May 21, 2025
Amazing "return to nature" 30 minutes from the Capital - What an amazing experience we had rafting down the mighty Te Awa Kairangi. Such a beautiful part of the world and we had such an adventure with Hamish and his crew. A brilliant balance of nature, adventure, and culture, our souls were full and and smiles were wide.
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Venture16364756330
Apr 14, 2025
Soul satisfying - An absolute awesome experience and a great way to cleanse the soul before tackling the chaos of society again. Awesome Mahi team.
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980gijsj
Jan 15, 2025
Breathtaking Scenery and Unmatched Adventure – Absolutely Perfect!! - I went on the Grade 3 rafting trip with Wellington Rafting, and honestly, it was the best thing I did on my entire holiday. I had high expectations going in, but they absolutely blew me away. Hamish, our guide, was awesome—super professional, fully certified, and just a great guy to be around. He made sure everything was sorted, from the gear to a tasty lunch halfway through and epic photos. All I had to do was show up and enjoy the ride. And wow, what a ride! The river was stunning, winding through untouched native forest that felt like stepping into another world. What I really loved was how much they care about the river and the local community. It’s not just about the adventure for them—it’s about protecting the environment and sharing the stories of the area. That authenticity really stood out to me. I actually loved it so much that I went back and did it all again the next day. If you’re looking for an epic, authentic adventure in New Zealand, Wellington Rafting is 100% the way to go. It’s the perfect mix of adrenaline, nature, and good vibes.
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105meeras
Jan 8, 2025
wow - Worth every penny...... The 10 km long river rafting with amazing views. The organiser Hamish and his friend Sam... made the adventure so so so much fun... we had family from Italy who simply loved every bit of it..... amazing river, amazing experience, must do in Wellington :)
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Hdl1002
Jan 4, 2025
Fantastic day on the river - Awesome, fantastic, gorgeous, exhilarating........ this tour was a blast! The 4 of us had a great time with Hamish. The rapids were running well and we were able to spend nearly 2 full hours in the beautiful gorge. All the gear was provided, booties, wetsuit, fleece! Just show up ready for adventure!
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Heidi_l
Jan 4, 2025
Fantastic day in the river - Awesome, fantastic, gorgeous, exhilarating........ this tour was a blast! The 4 of us had a great time with Hamish. The rapids were running well and we were able to spend nearly 2 full hours in the beautiful gorge. All the gear was provided, booties, wetsuit, fleece! Just show up ready for adventure!
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Goplaces48626010152
Jan 2, 2025
Flipping good time - Fantastic adventure 10/10 would do it again don't be afraid to just jump in and give it a go the... warm raro it's bad either
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Voyage31642215634
Dec 11, 2024
Level 3 Rafting - Booked as a last minute activity as we had a free afternoon. Hamish, Parker and our raft guide Jordan were all great and added to the experience. Would recommend for anyone visiting the area.
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S3343shstephenb
Nov 18, 2024
Exhilarating experience with stunning scenery! - Incredible experience, a must do if you want to experience the rugged beauty of NZ combined with the exhilaration of white water rafting. Hamish was the best guide, informative, great fun and made us feel safe at all times.
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G386uzmoniquec
Oct 13, 2024
Amazing wilderness rapids adventure - Amazing adventure through the rapids in Wellington. We got picked up and dropped off easily from Wellington, supplied lunch on the trip. Entertaining guide who made the adventure even better with easy to understand instructions and tailored the trip to our group! Highly recommend this half day tour while in Wellington. I think this tour was a perfect amount of time on the rapids.
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From $149
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).