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Combine mountain biking and whitewater rafting on an action-packed day in Kaitoke with Wellington WhiteWater Adventures. Discover rugged trails and thrilling rapids, all guided by experts in New Zealand’s wilderness.
Combine mountain biking and whitewater rafting on an action-packed day in Kaitoke with Wellington WhiteWater Adventures. Discover rugged trails and thrilling rapids, all guided by experts in New Zealand’s wilderness.
Book with Wellington WhiteWater Adventures
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Operated by Wellington WhiteWater Adventures · Upper Hutt, Wellington
moderate.
6–8 hours.
Participants should be in good health with some fitness level; biking and rafting require stamina and coordination.
No previous rafting experience is required; guides provide safety instructions for all skill levels.
Bring weather-appropriate clothing, water, sunscreen, and a camera if desired.
Yes, with proper supervision and depending on their age and swimming ability.
Trips may be rescheduled or modified for safety; contact the company for specific policies.
Yes, the bikes used are electric mountain bikes, making riding accessible and fun.
Approximately 6 to 8 hours, including breaks and meals.
The Rimutaka incline was a crucial part of NZ's railway history, with the trail now preserved as a scenic walking and biking route.
The company actively promotes eco-friendly practices, ensuring minimal impact on the pristine environment.
Wellington WhiteWater Adventures is an Upper Hutt–based adventure operator offering guided river and canyon experiences close to Wellington city. The company runs a range of activities including whitewater rafting on Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt River and Waiohine Gorge, duckie tours, canyoning in the Little Akatarawa, electric mountain biking combined with river trips, and helicopter-access wilderness rafting. Tours include entry-level canyoning trips with waterfall abseils and zip lines, family-friendly scenic floats and grade 2 rafting, plus longer wilderness-grade duckie and grade 3 rafting options. Several full-day packages combine activities—examples include the Ropes and Rivers Tour (canyoning and kayaking with a catered lunch) and Bikes, Boats and Brews (e-bike riding, rafting and a riverside meal). A helicopter-access option provides remote entry to Waiohine Gorge for an extended day on the river. Guides are positioned as experienced river and canyon professionals who lead trips across a range of difficulty levels and terrain. Trips explicitly offer catered lunches on multiple tours and high-quality photos on select full-day adventures. Wellington WhiteWater Adventures operates from Upper Hutt, Wellington, and runs activities in nearby locations such as the Little Akatarawa Canyon, Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt River and Waiohine Gorge. The operator provides options suited to families, groups, team-building and adrenaline-seeking visitors, with trip lengths that range from two-hour scenic floats to multi-hour wilderness outings.
Book with Wellington WhiteWater Adventures