Hutt ValleySee & Do
A person wearing a blue helmet, orange lifejacket, is in mid-air, doing a cannonball jump from a tall rock into a stream. Three people watch from below, where they wait with two small red rafts.

Wellington Rafting

Jump in the deep end of a thrilling adventure with Wellington Rafting.

Explore the mighty waters of the upper  with Wellington Rafting.

With multiple outdoor experiences on offer, you can choose from a gentle paddle on the river or thrilling whitewater adventures. Each experience takes you deep into the heart of the Hutt Valley wilderness. You’ll get close to nature and see idyllic scenery.

If you want to turn up the adrenalin, you can head down the river in an inflatable kayak (Double Duckie). Or, explore the nearby Little Akatarawa River Canyon. You’ll travel through dark caves, jump off rocks and abseil down four waterfalls. You can also fly by helicopter into the stunning Tararua Range and paddle down the majestic Waiohine River.

An aerial view of Te Awa Kairangi / Hutt River with three rafts from Wellington Rafting in Upper Hutt.
People kayaking down a river.
Two rafts carrying two people each hit some rapids in a river.
People on a rafting trip take a break to drink coffee on the riverbank.

Made up of a skilled group of guides and adventure-seekers, the Wellington Rafting team has years of experience on the river. So you’re always in safe hands. They’ll guide you through exciting white water while you take in riverside scenery and untouched native bush.

If you want to explore more of the region, Wellington Rafting can help you put together a multi-day experience. Working closely with Wildfinder, they can create the perfect paddle, bike and hike itinerary.

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Looking up into the trees at Adrenalin Forest as a child balances across a wire between two tress.

Adrenalin Forest

Get among the treetops at Adrenalin Forest — an epic aerial obstacle course designed to challenge you physically and mentally.

The teal-coloured Ika Rere electric ferry leaves its berth on the Wellington waterfront to head out into the harbour. The Wellington skyline is behind it.

East By West Ferries

Experience Wellington from the water, explore the eastern bays and an island nature reserve on the city’s only harbour ferries.

Two people ride bicycles along Oriental Bay Parade in Wellington on a sunny day.

Switched on Bikes

Pedal through the streets with the greatest of ease. The hills are no problem with a Switched on Bike.

A waka experience guide stands in the middle of people rowing at Whairepo Lagoon on Wellington's waterfront.

Te Wharewaka o Pōneke

Discover Wellington’s indigenous history through unique tours with local storytelling.

An adult and three children walk along the forest path at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve in Kāpiti Coast.

Ngā Manu, Kāpiti Coast’s nature reserve

With rare forests, picnic spots and native wildlife, Ngā Manu nature reserve is a top spot to go for a day out on the Kāpiti Coast.

Wide of the cable car driving up the tracks with the sun setting over Wellington city and harbour in the background.

Wellington Cable Car

One of the city’s most iconic experiences, Wellington Cable Car leads to some of the best views of the capital.

A family walking through the trees of Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre.

Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre

Explore the forest, meet native birds, and learn about the connection to the land at a unique conservation centre in Mount Bruce Reserve.

A kākā in a tree at Zealandia.

Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne

This pest-proof ‘urban island’ is the closest thing you’ll find to experiencing what New Zealand was like before humans.

A family with a young child play with piglets on the grass at Staglands.

Staglands Wildlife Reserve

A wildlife reserve where people can interact with rare native species.

A family walks through kapiti island with green bush and blue water surrounding them.

Kapiti Island

A dominant feature of the Kāpiti Coast, this nature reserve is home to many endangered species.