Reviews and travel ratings on Mangaweka Adventure Co in New Zealand (86% from 5 reviews) Wicked fun half day kayaking on the beautiful Rangitikei River - halfway between Taupo and Wellington!

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Mangaweka Adventure Co

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    maggie Webster

    United Kingdom

    Do lots of research before you come. Take advice from those who know. Be prepared to ask questions and ask for help. N. Zealanders are very helpful and friendly. Need lots of bugspray. Sandflies are evil, especially when chilling out on beaches on the West Coast such as Gillespies Beach

    24 May 2010.

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f family1

New Zealand, Aotearoa

Ranking: 10/10

A wonderful family trip through Papa Gorge. The guides were amazing with our two boys. They kept the energy and fun le…

A wonderful family trip through Papa Gorge. The guides were amazing with our two boys. They kept the energy and fun level to the maximum. The boys loved finding fossils and bringing them home to show family and friends and they even learned a lot while they enjoyed the ride. Thank you from all of us!

Reviewed 26 January 2012

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Family on tour

Switzerland

Ranking: 10/10

Great fun for the whole family! We had our boys (4 and 6) with us on the 2-3 hr Papa Gorge trip and we all enjoyed it ve…

Great fun for the whole family! We had our boys (4 and 6) with us on the 2-3 hr Papa Gorge trip and we all enjoyed it very much. The water wasn't too wild for the kids, stunning scenery and lucky us, good weather. Tom, our guide, was although very nice and helpful in finding fossils along the way, the kids' highlight!
We stayed with our motorhome on the campground where the trip ended - its although very nice, quiet and in a beautiful setting on the river

Reviewed 09 December 2011

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Joe H!

New Zealand

Ranking: 10/10

Wanting a very crusie relaxing experience for all the family or a more youthful active adventure, try this. We did the e…

Wanting a very crusie relaxing experience for all the family or a more youthful active adventure, try this. We did the ezi 5hr paddle. Took my mother (76yrs) & her 8 friends (12yr to 85yr) for a 5hr trip to see the great white cliffs & boulders. Our lunch break along the river was supplied at the perfectly rounded boulders in a forest that was an easy walking distance from the river. These boulders are 2 times larger than the Moeraki Boulders, down in North Otago. Me, being a double leg amputee I found this trip very accessible. There are plenty of other types of rafting options that you can experience with these guys, from extreme rafting/kayaking to an ezi paddling adventure. They cover all the bases. Their toasted sandwiches back at base, rock! Accomodation we stayed in the night before, was at the Loghouse in Mangaweka. There are options where you can stay at the very scenic motor camp down by the river(cabins/tent sites). ENJOY!

Reviewed 17 February 2009

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Veege

New Zealand

Ranking: 10/10

It's hard to beat a lovely scenic float down the beautiful Rangitikei river.The water is so clean and clear and the bush…

It's hard to beat a lovely scenic float down the beautiful Rangitikei river.The water is so clean and clear and the bush and railway viaducts amazing.Nice to be with such friendly guides too.

Reviewed 10 December 2008

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Helen

United Kingdom

Ranking: 10/10

We did the Grand Canyon rafting, we thoroughly enjoyed it. Everyone was really welcoming. The canyon was beautiful and…

We did the Grand Canyon rafting, we thoroughly enjoyed it. Everyone was really welcoming. The canyon was beautiful and our guide was lovely! If you don't have as long (our rafting trip finished at about 4) they do shorter rapids trips too, but if you have a day to spend taking in the scenery and having a leisurely ride, lunch by the river & a swim if you want, then we would definitely recommend it. Plus you can even see where they filmed some of the Lord of the Rings film. Bonus!

Reviewed 01 December 2008