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Take the river on at eye level, sledging through rapids and play holes! You are in charge of your own vessel- propelled by the flippers on your feet!
Highlights
- Sledge the River at Eye Level
- Propel yourself by the flippers on your feet!
- Beautiful untouched NZ Native Forest
- Learn the history and cultural significance of the Okere Awa (River)
Join New Zealand’s original white water sledging specialists for an adventure that will have you propelling yourself down the Kaituna River!
Enjoy the thrill of the rapids and the beauty of the native forest around you as you navigate your own sledge using the flippers on your feet.
No experience is necessary as our fun guides will be there to show you the ropes and help with encouragement along the way. However you MUST be able to swim confidently.
Awesome fun and a unique way to experience nature!
Sledge the Kaituna!
- Pickup/arrive at Sledging Base
- Get into Sledging gear
- Comprehensive Land-Based training
- Head to River
- Let's go Sledging!
- Back to Base to check out the awesome pics of your Journey
- Head Home!
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
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- Per Person$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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emmaw21 from New Zealand wrote on 29 April 2024
Amazing experience
Highly recommend. Amazing guides. Very helpful and some cases life saving. A must do experience.
From Kaituna Whitewater Sledging
Kia Ora Emma! We are glad to hear you had such a great time sledging with our crew! Hope you enjoyed the rest of your break :) Nga Mihi, Kaitiaki Adventures
cfw from New Zealand wrote on 16 March 2024
Absolute blast!
We had an absolute blast! So much fun. We wanted to go again straight away. The guides were fabulous. We are definitely going back. And booking back to back sessions.
From Kaituna Whitewater Sledging
Kia Ora! Thank you so much! We can't wait to see you all again! Ma te wa, Kaitiaki Whānau
Royce MacRae from New Zealand wrote on 11 March 2024
Whitewater Sledging
Great atmosphere, great staff very knowledgeable in all aspects of the river and surroundings.
From Kaituna Whitewater Sledging
Kia Ora Royce! Thanks so much for taking the time to post a review! It was a pleasure to host you :) Nga Mihi, Kaitiaki Adventures
Daniel Briden from Australia wrote on 05 March 2024
Amazing
So much fun. Our guides were awesome and it's a fantastic work out
From Kaituna Whitewater Sledging
Kia Ora Dan! Thanks so much for your awesome review! We are so happy to see you had a great time! Nga Mihi, Kaitiaki Adventures
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Sarah Phillipps from New Zealand wrote on 23 January 2025
Exhilarating experience
We did this with our two children (age 13 and 15) and it was an awesome, adrenalin filled experience. We felt safe with the guides and liked that it was a small group. Very thrilling and would highly recommend.