You are either already subscribed or there was an error
Your entry has been submitted
Sorry, your entry could not be submitted
Water Rafting in Rangitata River,New Zealand
2008.01.05
The great features of water rafting in Rangitata river are 2.5 - 3 hours thrilling adventure and breathtaking landscapes (the mountain background was in Edoras, Lord of the Rings). It is only 2 hour drive from Christchurch, 4 hour from Queenstown.
Click here to add text
The great features of water rafting in Rangitata river are 2.5 - 3 hours thrilling adventure and breathtaking landscapes (the mountain background was in Edoras, Lord of the Rings). It is only 2 hour drive from Christchurch, 4 hour from Queenstown.
1
Amelia, Ellen and the rafting team are equipped with wetsuits, spray jackets, life jackets, booties and helmets provided by the rafting operator.
Click here to add text
Amelia, Ellen and the rafting team are equipped with wetsuits, spray jackets, life jackets, booties and helmets provided by the rafting operator.
2
A full safety brief and practical training is given in the first half hour of flat grade 1 water.
Click here to add text
A full safety brief and practical training is given in the first half hour of flat grade 1 water.
3
Keep smiling as the photographer tries to capture you along the trip.
Click here to add text
Keep smiling as the photographer tries to capture you along the trip.
4
The rafts gradually get through the intense grade 4 and 5 section where the full volume of the river narrows to a pinch.
Click here to add text
The rafts gradually get through the intense grade 4 and 5 section where the full volume of the river narrows to a pinch.
5
The structors stop before the grade 5 rapid to show you the planned route through. You can choose to walk around with the photographer and then rejoin the raft.
Click here to add text
The structors stop before the grade 5 rapid to show you the planned route through. You can choose to walk around with the photographer and then rejoin the raft.
6
Everyone in our raft chooses to stay and face the thrilling challenge.
Click here to add text
Everyone in our raft chooses to stay and face the thrilling challenge.
7
The structor manages to balance the raft.
Click here to add text
The structor manages to balance the raft.
8
Unfortunately, our raft turned over in the middle of the first grade 5 rapid.
Click here to add text
Unfortunately, our raft turned over in the middle of the first grade 5 rapid.
9
Two instructors and five adventurists are under the raft, struggling...
Click here to add text
Two instructors and five adventurists are under the raft, struggling...
10
Two instructors and four adventurist are floating over water. But where is the fifth one?
Click here to add text
Two instructors and four adventurist are floating over water. But where is the fifth one?
11
That is her whose hand is holding tightly the raft rope and a paddle in another hand under water. She CANNOT swim at all.
Click here to add text
That is her whose hand is holding tightly the raft rope and a paddle in another hand under water. She CANNOT swim at all.
12
With a good sense of adventure, our raft team continuously runs to the second grade 5 rapid.
Click here to add text
With a good sense of adventure, our raft team continuously runs to the second grade 5 rapid.
13
The secret of success of team work - follow the instruction of team leader and trust his control.
Click here to add text
The secret of success of team work - follow the instruction of team leader and trust his control.
14
Our raft successfully get through the second grade 5 water!
Click here to add text
Our raft successfully get through the second grade 5 water!
15
Coordination beteween rafts is also important to avoid the traffic crash.
Click here to add text
Coordination beteween rafts is also important to avoid the traffic crash.
16
You can also choose to swim in the beautiful calm sections of Rangitata river.
Click here to add text
You can also choose to swim in the beautiful calm sections of Rangitata river.
17
Under the direction of the instructor, you may feel extraordinarily brave to jump into the deep end with an optional leap off the 10m Jump Rock.
Click here to add text
Under the direction of the instructor, you may feel extraordinarily brave to jump into the deep end with an optional leap off the 10m Jump Rock.
18
a relaxing floating or free swimming
Click here to add text
a relaxing floating or free swimming
19
You have to climb up to a gathering point on the rocky hill and then get into the raft again.
Click here to add text
You have to climb up to a gathering point on the rocky hill and then get into the raft again.
20
Back at the river base hot showers and a Kiwi traditional barbecue make you feel home.
Click here to add text
Back at the river base hot showers and a Kiwi traditional barbecue make you feel home.
21
2Ways is a Christchurch-based company who specialises in tailoring study and tour packages in Christchurch New Zealand for Catalan, Spanish and Chinese clients.
Come with 2Ways, you will be there next time!
2Ways Company Limited - New Zealand Tailored Study and Tour Solutions
www.2ways-world.com
1
Comment
漂过了,你生命中又多了一份精彩的历程!
You've got another exciting experience from water rafting!
