Hanmer Springs Whitewater Rafting Trips
Unleash Your Inner Explorer: Top Hanmer Springs Attractions for Every Traveller
Nestled amidst the majestic Southern Alps, Hanmer Springs beckons with a symphony of geothermal bliss, pulse-pounding adventures, and soul-stirring landscapes.
Whether you’re a seasoned adrenaline seeker, a relaxation connoisseur, or a family searching for the perfect blend of fun and nature, this alpine oasis has something for everyone.
Dive into our top Hanmer Springs attractions and plan your escape to paradise!
For the Thrill Seekers:
- Get your adrenaline pumping on a jet boat ride: Feel the spray on your face as you navigate the exhilarating rapids of the Waiau River on a thrilling jet boat adventure. Zoom through canyons, spin 360s, and experience the raw power of New Zealand’s waterways.
- Conquer the mighty Waiau on a white-water rafting trip: From family-friendly floats to heart-pounding grade 2 expeditions, Hanmer Springs’ white-water rafting offers rapids to suit every thrill level. Paddle through stunning gorges and battle-churning waves, and high-five your crew as you conquer the river together.
- Tame the wild on a quad bike adventure: Buckle up on a powerful ATV and tear through the rugged terrain surrounding Hanmer Springs. Choose from scenic mountain trails, challenging forest tracks, or exhilarating farmland circuits. Feel the wind in your hair and the adrenaline pumping through your veins as you conquer every incline and mud puddle.
- Take the plunge with a bungy jump: Face your fears and leap off the Hanmer Springs Bridge, freefalling into the turquoise waters below. Experience the ultimate adrenaline rush as you bounce back against the breathtaking backdrop of the Southern Alps.
Price: $169 per person – Children: $99 pp (minimum age 12 years) – Family $379 ( 2 adults + 1 to 3 Children)
Departs: 10.00 am – 2.00 pm
Duration: 2 Hour approx.
Hanmer Springs provides an idyllic backdrop for an unforgettable grade 2 rafting experience, amongst stunning mountains and marble land formations, it’s easy to see why this is a favourite adventure for many.
and overlooking the river and Waiau Ferry Bridge. Navigate the grade 2 rapids for a soft rafting adventure that is perfect for families. Return to the base by jet boat and enjoy the surrounding mountains and forests from another perspective.
Our experienced guides mean anyone can enjoy our Hanmer Springs Attractions rafting adventure.
Price: $169 per person – Children: $99 pp (minimum age 12 years) – Family $379 ( 2 adults + 1 to 3 Children)
Departs: 10.00 am – 2.00 pm
Duration: 2 Hour approx.
And if you are looking for more action.
combine your Hanmer Springs rafting adventure with:
Hanmer Springs Combo – Rafting and Bungy Jump
Price: $313 pp
An adrenaline combo adventure experience you won’t forget.
Rafting down a grade 2 river will make certain for an exciting and enjoyable experience with an idyllic backdrop for an unforgettable rafting experience.
Set amongst stunning mountains and marble land formations, it’s easy to see why this is a favourite adventure for many.
Bungy Jump from the 135 year old historic Ferry Bridge, free-falling 35 metres to the surging river below.
The fall feels like an eternity, soon followed by a wave of excitement and happiness.
T-shirts and certificates are included in this combo package, and photos are available afterwards at an extra cost.
Hanmer Springs Combo – Rafting and Jet Boat
Price: $269 pp
An adrenaline combo adventure experience you won’t forget. Rafting down a grade 2 river will make certain for an exciting and enjoyable experience with an idyllic backdrop for an unforgettable rafting experience.
Set amongst stunning mountains and marble land formations, it’s easy to see why this is a favourite adventure for many.
Once you have completed our raft trip, you get an exciting return jet boat ride. Feel the rush at 90km per hour! through 24 km’s with spectacular scenery, narrow gorges, braided shallows and white water rapids.
Hanmer Springs Combo – Rafting and Quad Biking
Price: $313 pp
An adrenaline combo adventure experience you won’t forget.
Rafting down a grade 2 river will make certain for an exciting and enjoyable experience with an idyllic backdrop for an unforgettable rafting experience.
Set amongst stunning mountains and marble land formations, it’s easy to see why this is a favourite adventure for many.
Plow through streams, mud, forest and over rocks on a two-hour quad biking trip, an exciting adventure ride through the scenic alpine backyard of Hanmer Springs.
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Hanmer Springs Attractions offers you the outdoor adventure activities that New Zealand
is famous for in the natural environment of Hanmer Springs.
Just 90 minutes from Christchurch.
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