Grade 2 · Turangi

New Zealand Rapids Adventure

Dozens of bouncy Grade 2 rapids. Big laughs, zero fear. Your crew’s first taste of the Tongariro.

Grade 2

Difficulty

~1hr 20

On the River

8km

Dozens of Rapids

17+ / 5–16

Adult / Child

Rafting where the thrills come with laughter, not fear.

This is the Tongariro at its bounciest — dozens of fun, splashy Grade 2 rapids through one of the North Island’s best volcanic river gorges, minutes from Tūrangi. No experience needed, no nerves required.

It’s the trip that works for everyone in the group at once: first-timers, mates who’ve never rafted before, grandparents ticking off a bucket-list adventure, and kids as young as five. Nobody’s left standing on the bank while everyone else goes.

Your guide keeps it moving and keeps it funny the whole way down, through native bush and volcanic landscape you can’t see from any road.

Feeling brave? A dip into the crystal clear and refreshing waters of the Tongariro for anyone adventurous enough!

Worth knowing before you book: this is genuinely one of the most accessible rafting trips in the countr – but you’ll still need to follow basic paddle instructions from your guide. If you’ve got specific questions about fitness, age, or ability in your group, give us a call and we’ll help you sort it.