Activities List

Kayaking Adventures!

Kayak to Maori Carvings – Award winning adventure

These Maori Rock Carvings are only accessible from the water. Sea Kayaking allows you to get up close to the carvings with plenty of time to study their details, learn their history and how they were carved, and also learn about their cultural significance. A unique New Zealand experience.

This is a very popular trip and booking in advance is advised to avoid disappointment. Find out more details…

Waikato River Kayak Cruise

Enjoy the tranquility of the Waikato River with a guided Kayak Cruise! This scenic trip takes you through a pumice gorge with clear, slow moving waters. Watch from the water as people bungy jump from the high platform above and enjoy a hot soak in natural thermal springs.

Fully guided, this is an unforgettable experience and is suitable for all ages. Find out more details…

Taupo Kayak School

Kayaking in the Taupo region is world famous. The difference is how you experience it. From Introductory to Advanced courses, River Safety, Multisport and Instructor training, if you want the best out of your boat Taupo Kayak School offers several comprehensive courses to show you how.. Find out more details…

White Water Rafting

Tongariro Full Day & Hamper Lunch

Combine more than 50 boulder-strewn fun filled rapids, a backdrop of native beech forest, towering volcanic cliffs, and an amazing buffet lunch.

We spend longer on the river and we only run one trip a day, so we aren’t in any rush. Find out more details…

Tongariro Grade 3

The Tongariro is known as the perfect river for your first rafting experience. However, even the experienced rafter will find this trip legendary!

With over 50 fun filled rapids, a backdrop of native beech forest and towering volcanic cliffs, you will be talking about this adventure for a long time! Find out more details…

Tongariro Grade 2 – Family Fun either Rafting or Kayaking

A great introduction to gentle white water rafting or kayaking on the scenic lover Tongariro River. Paddle through clam pools and over bubbly grade 2 rapids, Plus make a stop at the National Trout Center. Find out more details…

Mountain Biking

Guided Mountain Bike Rides

Explore the unique and geothermal surroundings of Craters of the Moon and build your riding skills on a variety of single tracks.

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Freedom Mountain Bike Hire

Enjoy the freedom and hire a bike and heading off from here. Our base is located on the doorstep of Taupo’s best mountain bike tracks. With easy access to the Craters of the Moon, Huka Falls, Aratiatia Dam and more. Find out more details…

Outdoor Education

Operating in the Taupo, Turangi and Tongariro National Park locations, Rapid Sensations offers a comprehensive range of outdoor adventure activities and skills courses.

Programmes available for primary, intermediate and secondary school groups delivered by qualified instructors, excellent equipment and an effective positive learning environment.Find out more details..

Multi-Sport Training

Gain Skills with options such as:

Introduction to Kayaks 3 Day Weekend Course Weekend Warrior Find out more details…

Corporate Activities & Adventure

Your Corporate Occasion can be arranged by our Award winning team, and various activities can be held simultaneously, thus keeping your clients and guests fully occupied for the whole day.Find out more details…