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Whitewater Rafting
 Rafting or whitewater rafting is a recreational
sport that makes use of a raft to navigate a river or other body of water. This
is usually done on whitewater or different degrees of rough water, in order
to thrill and excite the raft passengers. The development of this activity as
a leisure sport has become popular since the mid 1970s.
Classes of Whitewater
Class 1: Very small rough areas, requires no maneuvering.
(Skill Level: None)
Class 2: Some rough water, maybe some rocks, might require maneuvering.(Skill
Level: Basic Paddling Skill)
Class 3: Whitewater, small waves, maybe a small drop, but no considerable
danger. May require significant maneuvering.(Skill Level: Experienced paddling
skills)
Class 4: Whitewater, medium waves, maybe rocks, maybe a considerable
drop, sharp maneuvers may be needed. (Skill Level: Whitewater Experience)
Class 5: Whitewater, large waves, maybe large rocks and hazards, maybe
a large drop, precise maneuvering (Skill Level: Advanced Whitewater Experience)
Class 6: Class 6 rapids are considered to be so dangerous as to be
effectively unnavigable on a reliably safe basis.
There are quite a few opportunities for whitewater rafting adventures in Australia,
with rivers in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and Western Austrailia
providing popular venues.
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SKU: AARD500
Location: Derwent River, TAS
Description: Raft The Derwent River, the upper reaches of Hobart's beautiful Derwent River, which winds through the tranquil Derwent Valley. This is an ideal river to introduce you to the excitement of white water rafting, knowing the rapids are graded only 1/2 – definitely a trip the family can do together!
Our price from: AUD $155.00 |
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SKU: AARD300
Location: Mersey River, TAS
Description: Spend a day on the Mersey River, near Devonport
Tasmania, in a heart pounding white water rafting experience. Mersey
River offers challenging rapids over a ninety-minute section of water
located around 85 kilometres south of Devonport. A great river to raft
on the way to Cradle Mountain, the Mersey allows groups ...
Our price from: AUD $155.00 |
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SKU: AARD400
Location: Picton River, TAS
Description: Join this one day White water rafting adventure on the edge of the south west wilderness area of Tasmania. The Picton River is a wild river that will have you experiencing the exhilaration of fast-flowing rapids, while enjoying the majestic cool temperate rainforest. The section of the river is graded 2/3 and has several sec...
Our price from: AUD $155.00 |
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