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White-Water Rafting, Kayaking & Canoeing
There are almost as many white-water rafting and kayaking possibilities as there are rivers
in NZ, with no shortage of companies to get you into the rapids. Rivers are graded from I
to VI, with VI meaning 'unraftable'. On the rougher stretches there's usually a minimum
age limit of 12 or 13 years.
Popular North Island rafting rivers include the Rangitaiki, Wairoa, Motu, Mokau, Mo-
haka, Waitomo, Tongariro and Rangitikei. There is also the Kaituna Cascades near Ro-
torua, with its 7m drop at Okere Falls.
Canoeing is so popular on the North Island's Whanganui River that it's been designated
one of NZ's 'Great Walks'. You can also dip your paddle into Lake Taupo and Lake Ro-
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