Rafting New Zealand Turangi

15/10/2019

30/06/2018

Wow!

03/12/2017

Monday’s coming up - Don’t forget our lovely friends from any accommodation in the Taupo- Turangi - Central Plateau. We’ve got you backs tomorrow. $2 Espresso Coffees. Come catch up and find out the latest with RNZ. Tiki Lodge, Haka Lodges, Finlay Jacks Backpackers,X Base. Taupo Urban Retreat, Off The Tracks Backpackers. I know I’ve missed heaps of accommodation/s but I’ll keep adding to this post.

02/12/2017

Tongariro River Motel Turangi Kiwi Holiday ParkExtreme backpackers 2016 ltd TurangiTokaanu Thermal PoolsTokaanu Lodge Motel

04/10/2016

Trailer for upcoming 2015 Raft & Run. Gather your team together and take on the river with its 60 rapids then get on foot for an 8km trail run. Sign up now

10/04/2015

Locals Weekend begins today - we still have a few spots left on our Tongariro White Water adventure (meeting 12pm) - so take advantage of this fantastic deal and call us now on 0800 865 226 to secure your seat!

Tuwharetoa & Locals weekend April 11th/12th - we are excited to offer all "locals" the opportunity to experience the award winning adventures we provide on the beautiful Tongariro Awa (River) - get intouch to secure your seats (limited space available)

12/03/2015

Such a sad day for the New Zealand White Water Community especially those from Okere Falls! Our sincere thoughts go out to all of you who knew Louise Jull especially her family! Such a talented woman has been loss and her absence I know will be felt. Kia Kaha! Arohanui the Rafting New Zealand whanau!

The family of kayaker Louise Jull, who died on the Kaituna River near Rotorua, have paid tribute to her and acknowledged the help and support of the local community and searchers. As well as being a dedicated sportswoman Louise was teaching at Western Heights High School and will no doubt be missed by many.

Her parents, Adrian and Liz Jull, and her older siblings Malcolm, Heather and Isobelle, have issued the following tribute:

"Louise was a white water and extreme kayaker of international reputation. The 2015 Kaituna and Wairoa extreme kayaking women’s section was won by Louise and a second place was gained in the Citreon race in Otago just recently. Louise lived at Okere Falls and enjoyed the opportunities for kayaking that Lake Rotoiti and the Kaituna River provided. Louise was a well respected integral part of the Okere Falls, and indeed New Zealand, kayak community. Early kayaking days were focussed on white water slalom kayaking in which Louise represented New Zealand internationally. A positive role model for women in sport and a strong advocate for women in kayaking.

“Louise had started on a career in secondary teaching at a local Rotorua high school this year. Teaching young paddlers was an extra activity that Louise took great pleasure in; this will be one of her legacies to kayaking. Yesterday Louise was paddling a lower section of the Kaituna River that she had paddled a number of times without mishap. The incident was a chance accident involving a highly skilled paddler practicing her sport. The two paddlers with her were very experienced, but despite their efforts they were unable to retrieve the situation. The family acknowledges a deep gratitude to the two other paddlers and to the wider community who turned out to assist in the search and rescue this morning."

12/02/2015

Last Chance to Book - Secure your seat on the North Islands Best Grade 4 Rafting Adventure before its to late - We are rafting the Upper Gorge tomorrow (Saturday) at 9am - so call now on 0800 865 226.

30/08/2014

STELLA AWARDS 2014 - WINNERS ANNOUNCED.

Congratulations to all the winners from last nights Stella Awards Gala Dinner in Taupo. This year saw approximately 140 individuals and 80 businesses enter, with 11 individuals and 7 businesses being from Turangi. Entrants from Turangi recognised at last nights awards were 'Best New Entrant Turangi - Turangi Ski' and 'Best Tourism Team - Rafting New Zealand'. Rafting New Zealand also had the winning 'BNZ Star Performer in Tourism - Anastatia Austin- Lobb from Whitewater World' in Taupo.

Well done to everyone, not only the winners, but to all the entrants both team & individual for just entering. For that alone you are all winners.

Also a BIG vote of thanks for the effort, time & hard work of Christine Dally (Coordinator for Go Tongariro) in getting the Turangi entrants to the starting block in the first place....Thank you Christine!

Looking forward to 2015.

24/06/2014