rafting Archives

Ultimate Aussie adventures: Rafting the Franklin River

Rafting the Franklin is considered one of the world’s greatest river journeys. Even if you’re not a paddler, we reckon it’s one of the best adventures in Oz. Here’s why.

Australian Geographic Adventure

Dreaming of a Japanese adventure: explore Kumamoto

Nature lovers will revel in the active volcanoes, wild rivers and bike and hiking paths in picturesque Kumamoto Prefecture, central Kyushu, Japan.

Destinations

Taking the plunge in Tropical North Queensland

Ancient links connect the moist rainforest to the colourful reef in Australia’s tropical north – and the best way to explore both is to get wet!

Adventure

Kings of Karangarua River, New Zealand

You don’t have to travel to far-flung places to paddle something new. As the winners of the 2015 The North Face Adventure Grant found, sometimes you can find virgin waterways in your own backyard.

Destinations

The Cook Island life

If you want to mix adventure, excitement and cultural learning in a pristine tropical paradise, the Cook Islands are for you.

Destinations

Top 12 paddling spots in Australasia

It was a tough call, but we’ve picked them: the top dozen destinations for paddlers in Australasia. Discover the most beautiful coasts to kayak, the wildest rivers to raft and the most tranquil lakes to canoe.