So you’ve booked your rafting session and you are counting down the days until it happens! But you are not entirely sure how to prepare yourself for the day, and what you should and shouldn’t bring with you. As rafting experts, we have compiled a list of some of the must-have items for your NZ rafting experience, as well as what you can leave at home.
Bring your bathing suit as well as clothing that dries quickly, such as sportswear. You are going to get wet (head to toe), so you want to be comfortable and not wear heavy, wet clothes during and after rafting.
It is important to choose the right type of footwear for this day’s adventure. Waterproof, comfortable shoes would be best.
If it’s a sunny day, you want to bring along sunscreen to protect your skin from potentially harmful UV rays.
If you decide to bring along any type of camera, a GoPro with a chest harness is the way to go. Whatever you do, don’t take a digital camera that is not waterproof on the raft with you.
A towel will definitely come in handy when it is time to dry off after the session.
Cotton clothing gets extremely heavy when wet, so avoid wearing this fabric on the day. There are many more suitable options available.
There is always the chance that you could lose your valuables or jewellery while rafting, so be sure to leave those at home.
If you have booked an NZ rafting session with the team at Kaituna Cascades, please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions at all about what you should or shouldn’t bring with you on the day of your rafting adventure. Call us if you would like to book a white water rafting session!
This was a great couple bonding experience that took us both to the edge of our comfort zones. Could not speak highly enough of the professionalism of the guiding team - yet making the whole experience one of such fun.
MY FAVOURITE EXPERIENCE IN NZ SO FAR. TOOK THE 9AM TOUR TODAY AND ALREADY CAN'T WAIT TO COME BACK. THE RAFTING WAS SO MUCH FUN AND THE TOUR GUIDES ARE HILARIOUS. NEVER FELT IN ANY DANGER JUST ENJOYED THE RIDE! WOULD RECOMMEND TO ANYBODY. I WENT AS A SOLO TRAVELLER AND IT WAS STILL REALLY ENJOYABLE.
Brilliant! We had heaps of fun. Guides were friendly and made us feel safe and comfortable. Highly recommended to all!
Fantastic outfit. The crew were cheeky as but super professional. We felt safe throughout the entire experience. 11/10 and a big shoutout to Rob for being a GC.
White water rafting at its best. Wonderful guides. A must do when in or around Rotorua. Felt safe, but had the best time.
Great experience! Made me feel safe when I was scared!! You the m san Owen! So glad I did it. It is beautiful!
The guide, Sam, went out of his way to make the trip as fun and exciting as possible. The whole team were friendly and inclusive.
Cole was a really good guide, talked us through everything and had a good laugh. The water was nice, not cold at all. They provide wetsuits, footwear, helmets, life jackets and polo fleeces. Worth the money and would do it again. Recommend going in a group so that you can split the cost of photos.
Unbelievable experience rafting the 7m waterfall this morning! Even more fun when the boat flipped!! Highly recommend! Great fun and great instructors!! Shout out to Pete From the Irish girls.
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