The magnificent Lord of the Rings scenery alone is worth visiting, but combine this with rafting some of New Zealand’s most exciting stretches of grade 1 – 5 white water for 2.5 hours, delicious meals and an amazing atmosphere and you have the recipe for experiencing one of New Zealand’s most unique rafting adventures – Rangitata Rafts. Only day trip from Christchurch or Ashburton. Or the perfect stop between CHCH and Queenstown.