Whitewater Rafting

Friday 10th March 2023 (8am - 5pm)

Sport Co-ordinator(s)
Name: Graham Perks / Chris Newson
Email: sports@apes2023.co.nz

Venue
Venue: Kaituna Cascades, 18 Okere Falls Road, Okere Falls, Rotorua

Event Briefing
Time: 45mins prior to your scheduled start time
Required Attendees: All Participants

Changing Rooms: Provided at Venue
First Aid: Provided at Venue
Food & Beverage Station: Available at nearby cafes

Competition(s)
Teams

Gender
Mixed

Cost: $80.00 NZ (Per Team Member)

Rules

Team composition
4 persons per raft.

Competition Description
In groups of 4 rafts you will travel together down the Kaituna River and over the falls. The race compenent will start in the pool at the base of the falls.

The 4 rafts will start at the same time and race each other to the end of the rafting course for a time.

You get two runs down the river and your fastest time on the timed section will be your result.

The top 3 fastest times take the medals!!

No Experience Required
Kaituna Cascades will provide Guides and all the equipment needed so you don’t need any rafting experience to enjoy this thrilling opportunity.

You will be Rafting in Rotorua on the Kaituna River – this really is the rafting thrill of a lifetime. The Kaituna River is simply awesome, passing through 14 phenomenal rapids including going down the spectacular seven-metre Tutea Falls.