Dunedin to Methven - Rangitata Rafting

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March 14th 2011

Published: March 14th 2011

Our travel day to Methven (the Christchurch stop due to the earthquake) included a stop off at Rangitata Rafting, on the Rangitata river. This was a brilliant activity. Our guide Steve got us into the wetsuits and briefed us on how to tackle grade 5 rapids, of which there were two on this run. We learnt how to forward paddle, back paddle, hold on and to get down ! It was a great day on the wat... Read Full Entry

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15th March 2011

Alex
non-member comment

Thanks
Great to hear that you enjoyed your day rafting in our special corner of the South Island. Next time come and stay. Have fun with the rest of your travels. From All the team at Rangitata Rafts

20th March 2011

lofty1978
Jon Russell

Sweet as !
no worries, it was a great day and has made me get into rafting. Gonna try and do some bits in Australia, I am on the east coast, so if you can recommend anywhere please let me know. My email is jdrussell78@gmail.com Cheers for the great day, truly awesome ;)

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