White Water Rafting, King River - Melbourne
Enjoy the excitement and exhilaration of white water rafting on the King River. Your day will begin with a safety briefing from your experienced guide, before getting kitted out with your helmet, paddle and buoyancy vest. Then it’s time to hit the water to learn the basic commands that you will need to get you through the 16kms of Grade two to three rapids ahead. (Rapids are graded from 1-6, with 1 being easiest and grade 5 being the highest grade permitted for commercial rafting groups).
As your guide yells out to you, “forward, hard paddle” you will explode through forty, non stop, action packed rapids with names such as The Escalator, Weir, Surfing Wave, Dual Flush, Playground, Ego, Thumper, Churner, Double Barrel and the Whirlpool.
There will be plenty of time to have fun surfing waves, crashing through stoppers and enjoy ‘going with the flow’. Morning tea and lunch is included. The King offers a day of fun and excitement in the wilderness and no previous rafting experience is required.
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Fitness and Experience
- No special fitness requirements are necessary, this trip is aimed at novices and all participants will be guided by experienced river guides
- Children must be over 12 years old and/or 40kg and confident swimmers and accompanied by a parent/guardian
What to Bring/Wear
- Closed toed shoes that can get wet such as runners or booties for the river
- Warm clothes preferably not cotton
- Change of clothes and a towel for the finish
- Sunscreen, hat, beanie, sunglasses, camera
- Snacks and drinking water
What is Supplied
- Wetsuits
- Thermals
- Spray Jacket
- Safety equipment -Personal Flotation Device (PFD) and Helmet, Rescue equipment – throw ropes, wrap and repair kits, first aid, paddle and drybags
- Lunch
- Park Permits
- Phone communication for emergency
More Information
One day trips run on the King River every weekend throughout the rafting season (Aug – Nov, providing suitable water levels). You can expect your day to start at 9.30am and finish at approximately 4.00pm. What about photos/videos? We recommend that you bring you own camera - waterproof is not necessary.
Please note that new "Fire Danger Ratings" are now in place for Victoria. All tours will be subject to suitable weather and fire safety conditions as advised by relevant authorities. This may mean tours are postponed at short notice as Total Fire Ban Days are not declared until late afternoon on the day prior. This is beyond the tour operator's control, and we appreciate your understanding.
