Slide Dam Dropping in Taranaki

Why not try out dam dropping in Taranaki today? Slide your way down the dam into a world of fun and excitement! To try out this Taranaki born activity, add it to your stack now!

Dam dropping, or white-water sledging as it is also known, has become one of New Zealand’s many quirky adventure sports, and it all started right here in Taranaki! Put your nose to the water as you navigate and race your sledge headfirst over a short steep dam on the Waingongoro River!

Kaitiaki Adventures often runs trips to the dam on demand, leaving from the Normanby Hotel. It is recommended to bring a swimsuit and towel, don’t worry about other equipment as a padded wet suit, booties, life jacket, helmet, fins, and a sledge similar to a small surfboard are provided for you. The guides add a cultural element by talking about the kaitiake, who are the traditional guardians of the land and its rivers.

• Trips last roughly 3 hours so plan for extra as it can run on
• To plan your visit please get in touch via telephone
• The price for a 3-hour trip is $100
• Mainly runs on summer holidays and weekends but other dates can be arranged