CARTERTON RAFTING FIELD GUIDE
Waiohine Gorge: A 30‑metre Abseil and Emerald River Rafting Day
A full‑day, family‑friendly outing combining grade‑2 scenic rafting on the Waiohine's emerald waters, a catered lunch and a guided 30‑metre abseil — everything needed to plan time, gear and age suitability.
Waiohine Gorge: A 30‑metre Abseil and Emerald River Rafting Day.
Spend a day in the Waiohine gorge: scenic rafting on vivid, emerald water, stops at waterfalls for photos and cliff jumps, a catered team lunch, then expert-led instruction to rappel 30 metres down a dramatic river-facing wall — an easy-to-arrange, confidence-testing package for families and adventurous spirits.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Scenic Grade‑2 rafting through the Waiohine gorge
The day opens with a 2.5‑hour grade‑2 scenic raft down the wild Waiohine, moving through emerald water and pausing at waterfalls for group photos and optional rock jumps.
A guided 30‑metre abseil to the river
After a catered lunch, experienced guides brief and coach your team to rappel a 30‑metre wall back down to the river — a controlled, confidence-building descent for participants aged eight and up.
Catered lunch, high‑quality photos and full gear supplied
The outing is delivered as a single package: rafting, a catered team lunch, the abseil, high‑quality photos and all required gear are included; guests need only personal swimwear and a change of clothes.
What the day feels like
How the day feels
The flow is simple and cinematic: a morning on the river — calm, scenic Class‑2 rapids interrupted by waterfall photo stops and optional jumps — followed by a relaxed, catered lunch and a step‑by‑step progression to the abseil, where guides coach every move before you descend 30 metres to the water below.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Allow a full day for the package; plan on approximately six hours of activities, including a 2.5‑hour grade‑2 rafting section.
All technical gear is provided. Guests should bring swimwear, a towel, a warm change of clothes and a pair of old running shoes, plus a sense of adventure.
The package includes grade‑2 scenic rafting, a catered lunch, the 30‑metre abseil, and high‑quality photos of the day.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What’s included in the Raft & Abseil, Waiohine Day Out?
The package includes grade‑2 scenic rafting (approximately 2.5 hours), a catered lunch, a 30‑metre abseil, high‑quality photos and all required gear.
How long does the experience take?
Allow a full day for the adventure; the itinerary covers about six hours of activities.
What is the minimum age to participate?
Participants must be at least 8 years old to take part in this experience.
Do I need to bring my own gear?
No technical gear is required from guests; bring swimwear, a towel, a warm change of clothes and a pair of old running shoes.
Are photos provided?
Yes — high‑quality photos of the day are included as part of the package.