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Grade 5 White Water Rafting in New Zealand

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Pics, Videos and Trip Details

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Trip Details

The Grade 5 section of the Rangitikei River is a 12 km run that drops over it's entire length, about 150 metres. However, don't be fooled by this relatively mild over all rate. Two thirds of this drop, about 100 metres, is in the 4km Gorge Section.

This stretch of the river, has 10 major rapids (see map), and several minor, and is best described as Pool Drop. In other words it is a bit like a stair case, a collection of shutes and drops with a pool at the base of each rapid.

Lots of horizon lines!

What exactly is a Grade 5 Rapid? This is the official description.

"Very powerful rapids with very confused and broken water, large drops, violent and fast currents, abrupt turns, difficult powerful stoppers and fast boiling eddies; with numerous obstacles in the main current. Complex, precise and powerful sequential manoeuvring is required. A definite risk to personal safety exists."

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NEW!! Video of some action in Foamy Rapid. Orinally made as a filler for Off The Cliff, but well worth a watch!

Have a look at the following video for some Grade 5 rafting action.

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Questions about making a booking or whether a Grade 5 trip is for you? Talk to our rafting consultants by calling 0800 248666 if in New Zealand, or +64 6 3881444 if overseas, or by emailing by clicking here.

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