Wero Whitewater Park

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Wero at Wiri is an artificial whitewater river, which sounds modest until you see the Pump Waterfall, billed as the highest man-made waterfall in the world. There are two courses. Tamariki River is grade one to two, gentle, and takes children from five. River Rush is grade three, from thirteen, and includes a 4.5 metre waterfall drop. River Rush Extreme runs two hours in sports rafts from sixteen and adds swimming and a double waterfall descent. Beyond rafting there is inflatable kayaking, kayak lessons and assessments, stand-up paddleboarding including a giant board for eight, and the Wero Climb adventure course from age six. A waiver is compulsory for everyone and must be countersigned for under-eighteens. There is a 120kg limit on the buoyancy aids. Some sessions need minimum numbers, so book.