White Water Rafting on the Yarra River
Available dates
Highlights
- Raft down 14 rapids of Grade 1-2 white-water torrents on the Yarra River
- Learn how to paddle and steer from your expert instructors
- Enjoy the beautiful surroundings and wildlife as you paddle past bushland, valleys and gorges
Get ready to experience the raging torrents of the Yarra River from your two-person inflatable raft. Challenge yourself as you paddle down the white water rapids. But don't forget to take in the beautiful bushland surroundings as you paddle through valleys, gorges and stunning scenery.
What's Included?
- All equipment
- Two expert guides
- Vehicle shuttle back to your car
- Full instruction
This rafting adventure is so much fun you will be smiling all day long. With the added convenience of being so close to Melbourne, it is the perfect day trip for some thrills and spills. Get ready to turn up the adventure with an unforgettably fun white water rafting adventure on the Yarra River. The experienced team from the Adventure Merchants will kit you out with the latest gear and raft, and then it's two fantastic adrenaline-packed hours on Grade 2 rapids with boiling whitewater and fun waves to paddle over this is a fantastic supercharged adventure that everyone should experience.
This rafting adventure is guaranteed to get the heart pumping with fourteen rapids to negotiate. But don't forget to take a moment and soak in the beautiful surrounds of the Yarra bushland, you may even spot some wildlife such as kangaroos, wombats and an array of bird life.
Session Length
- Please allow 2.5 hours for the duration of this experience
- The activity is available all year round including public holidays
- The session duration will vary depending on how high or low the water level is. Water levels and the rapids vary considerably depending on the river level
Restrictions
There is a 120kg per person weight limit. Must be 8 years of age or older to participate and be supervised by an adult.
Guidelines
- Suitable for any one with average level of fitness
- You must read and sign disclaimer to participate
- You will get wet on this experience
- You will be required to lift rafts a short distance
Cancellation
Once this experience has been confirmed, changes are at the discretion of the experience provider and arranged directly with them according to their policy.
- Cancellations within 7 days of the activity will incur a $30pp rebooking fee
- Cancellations outside of the 7 days will incur a cancellation fee of $15pp
- If the provider cancels a session you will be issued with new vouchers to that you are able to rebook
- The provider will only cancel a session of inclement weather or if minimum numbers are not met. As much notice as possible will be provider, however they reserve the right to postpone a session up to and including the day of the activity.
- Rain does not affect this activity no matter how much it rains!
- The river is much lower in summer months which changes the river dynamics, the rapids are less intense and the river becomes more technical.
Numbers on the Day
Minimum of 6 participants are needed for this experience to go ahead. Please note that participants will be contacted by the experience provider direct to reschedule if minimum numbers have not been reached.
Weather
In the event of bad weather, your experience will still go ahead unless contacted by the experience provider. If your experience is cancelled you will be rescheduled by the provider. It will not be cancelled because of rain, high water levels just enhances the experience!
Dress Code
You will get wet from at least the waist down! So please dress to get wet. It is recommended you wear warm clothing in colder months. Do not wear cotton or jeans as this will make you cold if wet. Synthetic or thermal fabrics works well. Bring a few layers of warm clothing in winter months including a waterproof jacket if you have one. Shorts and tee-shirt are fine for summer months. Bring bathers to wear underneath your clothing Bring a spare change of clothing and footwear for after the rafting and also bring a towel. Please note there are no changing or toilet facilities at this location.
Other Info
The water level is lower in summer months which makes the paddling more technical and the rapids easier. For a wild ride come in winter or spring. The rapids change considerably at different water levels, more rain equals higher water levels and bigger rapids.
This experience takes place at Lower homestead road carpark, Wonga Park, VIC.