Raft & Craft Tour

Upper Hutt, perched within the Wellington region of New Zealand, offers a compelling blend of rugged natural landscapes and vibrant local culture. At 9A Jupiter Grove, Trentham, Wellington WhiteWater Adventures opens a gateway to adrenaline and refreshment through their Raft & Craft Tour. This experience is not just another river run; it combines the pulse of whitewater rafting with a relaxed craft beer session, set against the dramatic backdrop of native New Zealand forest.

The Raft & Craft Tour pushes paddlers through a 10.5-kilometer course filled with 62 rapids, each offering its own challenge and thrill. The river carves through the Kaitoke Regional Park area, renowned for its dense stands of native beech and kauri trees and crystal-clear waters that swirl around moss-covered boulders. Along this course, rafters can anticipate heart-pumping moments on technical drops and the chance to leap from natural rock platforms into deep pools below.

This adventure caters to paddlers aged 10 and up, blending skill-building with fun. The carefully guided tour ensures participants navigate safely while capturing striking photos and video highlights of their journey. Lunch is served riverside, providing an energizing break before the next set of rapids.

Post-rafting, the tour culminates at Wild Kiwi Distilleries to sample craft beers and unwind. Here, the atmosphere shifts from adrenaline-fueled to convivial as you relive the day’s feats with fellow adventurers, watching your run on the big screen. This combined itinerary makes Wellington WhiteWater Adventures a distinctive provider in the Upper Hutt outdoor scene—seamlessly threading together New Zealand’s wild waters and its emerging craft beverage scene for a truly rounded day out.