Braided rivers of Canterbury, Waimakariri river
WAIMAKARIRI OVERNIGHT
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$395.00
Drive into a scenic alpine valley to access the majestic Waimakariri River.
5-6 hours of fun grade 1-2 rafting.
Learn and participate in river safety activities.
Great for families, work functions, or locals supporting locals.
Minimum age 5 years
Duration 2 nights – 3 days
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Vacation Style Holiday TypeAction, Camping, Discovery, Family
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Activity Level Leisurely
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Group Size Large Group
All about the WAIMAKARIRI OVERNIGHT.
Geography
The Waimakariri is one of Canterbury’s largest and favourite rivers.
The Waimakariri is a grade 1-2 river so is pretty mellow and perfect for the kids
Flowing from the glacial mountains of the Arthurs Pass National park to then enter the ocean just north of Christchurch after traveling 151 kilometers.
In Māori, Waimakariri has several meanings, one of which is “river of cold rushing water”
Your multi-day experience
Our Waimakariri multi day trip starts with an exciting jet-boat ride up river, 360 spins, amazing gorges and spectacular scenery.
What better way to get the kids out of the house than a multi day camping trip, where all you have to worry about is turning up.
This is an exciting and educational experience for the kids, especially first timers.
It is also a pretty cool spot for the parents as well and is one of our favourite trips to run.
There are a few fun kid friendly rapids and plenty of spots to swim, but the scenery is definitely something else.
Following our Jet boat tour upstream we will disembark and get prepared for a more relaxing journey back downstream by raft.
We camp out riverside for the night and cook amazing food over the campfire. Theres a chance for a spot of fishing and exploring the Waimakariri gorge along the way as we drift back to civilisation.
Full transport and catering available
We can customise this trip to suit your schedule.
Adults $595
Under 15 years $395
Minimum 3 people
The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
We supply you with all rafting equipment for on the river.
- Wetsuit
- Boots
- Fleece top
- Splash jacket
- Helmet
- Life jacket
- Hammocks or tents to sleep in
- All cooking cutlery and camping equipment
- Transport from Christchurch
- *2x Dinner, 2x Breakfast, 2x lunch
- Photos
- *Videos
- Good fun
- Great banter
- Amazing scenery
*Edited video of your adventure is available on request for an additional fee.
*Full catering covered in the listed price.
Talk to us about supplying your own catering to save a few pennies.
What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
Things that are not supplied.
- Travel insurance and other emergency expenses
- Sunblock
- Insect repellant
- Straps for glasses
- Shower facilities
- Liquors, beers and bottled beverages
- Snacks for between meals
- Sleeping bags
- Photography accessories like cameras etc.
- Toiletries
- Torches & Headlights
Talk to us about your equipment needs or request the multi day packing list
Important information
Rafting is in the nature of an “extreme sport” and as such, has inherent dangers and risks, including the risk of injury or death to the participant. While your tour guides are skilled and experienced, due to the nature of river rafting, Southern White Water limited is unable to be in any way responsible for any injury or death of the participant. Due to the remote location of our tours, medical aid or evacuation can be delayed for hours or even days. Please carefully read Southern White Water limited’s terms and conditions, which include important information regarding the risks and dangers of river rafting, outline your rights and obligations, and limit Southern White Water limited’s liability. Southern White Water limited’s terms and conditions apply to the extent permitted under New Zealand law.
- A deposit of 20% of total trip cost is required to secure any booking.
- Payment is to be made in full no later than 72 hours/3 days of trip date.
- Refunds of payments are entirely at the discretion of the Operator and if granted will always be paid net of all expenses incurred.
- No refunds will be given for “no shows”.
- Cancellations within 72 hours of trip will incur a 20% fee of total trip cost.
- Cancellations within 48 hours of trip will incur a 50% fee of total trip cost.
- Cancellations within 24 hours of trip will result in non-refund.
- After we have accepted deposits the price stated on the written confirmation will not change unless the booking is changed or unless as a result of Government action.
- The Operator reserves the absolute right to cancel or amend any service at any time for any reason and assumes no liability whatsoever for any loss, additional cost or any other consequent result.
- Our rafting trips require a minimum of 4 passengers to run. If booking as 1 or 2 passengers, please note that the operator will make all endeavours to place you on the scheduled trip, – however the Operator does reserve the right to transfer the booking to a confirmed trip if numbers deem this necessary.
- It is the client’s responsibility to advise the Operator in writing at the time of the booking of any medical condition or physical disability, which requires any special treatment or attention.
- The Operator reserves the right to decline client’s bookings on the grounds that their safety could be compromised.
- No person presenting themselves for a rafting trip apparently under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be rafted nor will any refund be forthcoming.
- Clients have the right to refuse to continue with any trip prior to the trip commencing, this may be on the riverside or prior to boarding the rafts. It is important to note that if any person feels uncomfortable or unwilling to take part in rafting they must speak to us prior to the trip commencing as once on the river there are no points that allow for exit.
- If you wish to discontinue with the rafting experience during the trip, you liable for all costs associated with being removed from the river. This term is void if a medical or natural emergency arises and evacuation is required.
- In purchasing your Southern white water experience you consent to the capturing of videos and photos in which you may feature. This content may be used for promotion sales and marketing material at Southern White Water’s discretion.
- If you are pregnant you cannot participate on this experience and if you do so without notifying Southern White Water of your conditions you do so at your own risk
The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance.
What you need to know
- Minimum age 11yrs
- Minimum weight 40kg. Maximum weight 130kg
- You need to be water competent with moderate fitness
- People with a heart condition or taking heart medication are not able to participate
- Guardian conditions apply for under 18yrs
- Pregnant? sorry this trip is not for you.
- Participation in rafting activities involves a degree of risk and the rafting operator cannot absolutely guarantee participants’ safety
- Participants need to listen carefully to our guides’ instructions
- We reserve the right to cancel trips or substitute another river or section of river for safety reasons
- Please ensure you have read and accept our terms and conditions prior to sending a reservation request
- This rafting trip operates with a minimum of 4 people. Customers need to reconfirm at least 24 hours prior to departure to ensure your trip will be operating
- All trips operate dependent on weather, river level and/or water temperature
- Persons appearing to be intoxicated or under the influence of drugs or alcohol including prescription medications on the day will not participate.
What we need to know
- If you have any medical conditions that may effect your ability or increase risk to yourself or others.
- Any medications that you are taking or are required to carry.
- If you have any dietary requirements
- Your swimming ability
- If your a little apprehensive prior to boarding the rafts, please talk to one of our staff and they will help put your mind at ease.
- If you do not wish to continue the tour please let us know prior to getting on the river. We are more than happy for you to sit it out if you are not feeling up to it.
- If you are concerned for your or someone else’s safety prior to the trip departing please talk to us.
- While on the river if you need the toilet, please let us know. if you don’t and try to do it discretely in your wettie you will stink to high heaven for days! Trust us we know, been there done that.
- We love feedback. if you have any feedback we would love to hear it.
- The international river grading system for commercial rafting has been devised to classify rivers by the overall size and technicality of the water being rafted.
- Grades are from 1-5.
- Grade 1: small regular waves >0.5 metres. Generally unobstructed passage.
- Grade 2: Small to medium sized waves and a few obstacles.
- Grade 3: Fairly high waves 1-2 meters, and the passage may be difficult to recognise from on the river.
- Grade 4: large, irregular waves, with the passage often difficult to recognise and negotiate.
- Grade 5: Very difficult rapids, large irregular waves, difficult to negotiate, which require complex, precise, powerful, and sequential manoeuvring to negotiate the rapids.
- Basically, grade 1-2 is relatively flat water suitable for ages 5 and up, while grade 4-5 is large, exciting and has a greater degree of risk involved.
- It is recommended you talk to us about your adventure level and the type of trip you are after prior to committing to your adventure.
- On grade 1-2 rivers it is ok if you are not water savvy.
- This trip is a good opportunity to get the kids and yourselves into the river for a dip in a controlled environment.
- Our gear lets you float effortlessly in the river so you don not need to worry about your swimming ability
- Make a phone call, send an inquiry via the online form.
- As we require bookings in advance the online inquiry is the best form of contact or should you just have a few questions prior to making a decision on the best trip suited to you call us for a yarn.
Sleeping bag
Sleeping mat (optional)
Solid footwear
Thermals
Warm clothing for off river
Snacks for between meals
Toiletries and medications (if required)
Insect repellant
Sun hat, Sunblock, Sunglasses
Please contact us for a gear list so you can be sure you are well sorted for your adventure
- We will have various cameras documenting your trip, we have waterproof video cameras, a digital SLR.
- All video and photos will be available post trip for purchase.
- We will supply a few free pictures of your trip
- Edited videos of your trip are available for an additional fee.
- Videos must be requested prior to the trip.
- Yes, some medical conditions do matter.
- It is required that you inform staff of any medical condition past or present that you may have so we can best prepare for it.
- Most medical conditions won’t stop you from rafting but we must know of anything that may require medications or that may affect your ability to participate.
- Unfortunately not. We prefer people to supply their own sleeping bags and mats for this trip.
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