Top 7 River Rafting & Tubing in Waikato Region, North Island

April 11, 2022 Toi Mattera

Waikato (/ˈwaɪkɑːtɔː/ or /ˈwaɪkætoʊ/) is a local government region of the upper North Island of New Zealand. It covers the Waikato, Hauraki, Coromandel Peninsula, the northern King Country, much of the Taupo District, and parts of Rotorua District. It is governed by the Waikato Regional Council.
Restaurants in Waikato Region

1. Rafting New Zealand

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5.0 based on 1,535 reviews

Rafting New Zealand

Kia Ora and Welcome to Rafting New Zealand. A family run business established in 1991. We raft the best rivers, providing family fun rafting for ages 3 years and up all the way through to extreme whitewater action. With professional, fun, Kiwi guides, premier gear and facilities, Maori culture and an excellent safety record, book with us to experience the thrill of rafting, Aotearoa styles. Rafting NZ is NZ's most awarded rafting company.

2. Tongariro River Rafting

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5.0 based on 1,207 reviews

Tongariro River Rafting

Tongariro River Rafting is the most experienced outdoor adventure company on the Tongariro River. We create journeys, share stories and bring people closer to nature through biking, fishing and rafting. We celebrate 25 years as a family owned and operated business in 2015. We're passionate about showing off our amazing region to visitors and are dedicated to preserving the natural environment of the Tongariro River for future generations – so much so, we founded the Blue Duck Project – with the goal of returning the rare native Blue Duck to its traditional habitat along the Tongariro River. Our adventures include Grade 3 white water rafting trips, family floats for the younger rafters or first timers, mountain biking and fishing. On your Grade 3 white water rafting trip, you will have an unforgettable 2.5 hours navigating over 60 heart-pounding rapids with an expert guide at the helm. All of our guides are highly trained professionals and our equipment is top quality. You'll even enjoy a deli style lunch after your trip (hot soup in winter). Prepare yourself for one of the most stunning white water rafting adventures in New Zealand – we know this river like the back of our paddle! “Oar-some!!”

3. Dragonfly River Guides - Day Tours

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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Dragonfly River Guides - Day Tours

Professional Trout Fishing Guide for the central part of the North Island New Zealand.Fly Fishing specialist for Rainbow and Brown Trout. Wilderness fly fishing at its best. All terrain vehicle trips into the best trout waters available. Winter fly fishing for Steel head, in all of the Taupo Rivers.

4. Kiwi Cave Rafting

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5.0 based on 1,362 reviews

Kiwi Cave Rafting

Kiwi Cave Rafting (origionally Rap Raft 'n' Rock) combines 5 spectacular caving adventures into one great value 5 hour tour. Clients abseil down into the cave then go caving, blackwater rafting, see a huge glow worm display and rock climb out. We are 100% locally owned and operated. Our cave is totally natural. We take small groups with a maximum of 6 people. To join the adventure call: 0800 228 372.

5. The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co.

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4.5 based on 2,423 reviews

The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co.

Waitomo’s Original Black Water Rafting Operator & Legendary for 30 Years! We’ve been sharing thrills and excitement for over 3 decades and have experienced guides who’ll take you safely through the stunning underworld of Ruakuri Cave. We will take you deep underground on the most unreal subterranean journey that’ll have you begging for more! After you’ve jumped off a few waterfalls and pushed yourself to the limits, warm up with a hot shower and treat yourself to some hot soup on bagels, on us. Black Labyrinth: The original Waitomo black water rafting tour that will have you exploring and tubing through mysterious Ruakuri Cave. Grab a group of mates, some rubber tubes, and let’s take you on an unreal underground adventure you will never forget. Black Abyss For the ultimate in adventure caving tours, look no further than the Black Abyss. You'll descend into the black, seemingly bottomless depths of Ruakuri Cave, zipline through a gallery of illuminating glowworms and climb underground.

6. The Adventure Centre

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4.0 based on 59 reviews

The Adventure Centre

The Adventure Centre, where our friendly tourism experts will cater to all your adventure needs from mild to wild. All day Ozone Coffee, snacks and other beverages, free wifi, 6D Adventure Cinema and awesome traveller discounts. Make us your first stop when you arrive in Taupo! We have all the local knowledge.

7. Riverbug.nz

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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Riverbug.nz

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