The Mighty Kawarau River
Sledging is an Action Packed White Water Adventure through the gorge!
The Roaring Meg Half Day Class 3+ Adventure takes you through up to 6km of NZ’s best high volume white water.
The Roaring Meg has something for everyone: big fast flowing rapids, standing waves, boils, whirlpools and a ‘chill out’ final section to relax and enjoy the fantastic scenery of the historic Kawarau River.
Haven’t had enough?? We head back up to the top for another exhilarating 6km rapid run!
You end up a fully fledged Frog with
a BIG smile 
The Beginning
Frogz Have More Fun! Hydrospeed is born!
In the late 70’s, some keen Frenchmen were floating downstream through rapids, high up in the Alps, lying on bags filled with life jackets and polystyrene.
In 1981, the first sledge or “HYDROSPEED” was designed and built. Since then, sledging has become a recognized sport with competitions held every year.
It was introduced to NZ in the late 80′s and brought down to the South Island in 1991 with Frogz Have More Fun!
The Trip!
Small and personalized
Sledging is the best way to get up close and personal with the mighty white waters of the Southern Lakes Region.
Frogz White Water Sledging operates daily trips on rivers in and around Wanaka and Queenstown.
Each trip is small and personalized. Experienced guides will teach you how to use your sledge and enjoy the river, but ultimately, YOU are in control!
Keen for a customized action pack?
…we can make it work for YOU!
The Gear
The SLEDGE is custom made for white water adventures and built right here in New Zealand!
It’s buoyant & maneuverable & wicked fun to play in the rapids, ride whirlpools & surf standing waves!
- Front guard: sturdy plastic board keeps you protected from rocks and other hazards
- Handles: easy to hold on to
- Elbow groove: upper body well protected and resting in the groove
- Channelled: shaped to fit body comfortably
We also provide: 5mm two-piece wetsuit, booties, helmet, life jacket and fins
The Crew
An international selection of personalities and flavour!
The White Water Sledging team is comprised of seasoned professionals from all over the world.
Our staff is highly trained in swift water and well travelled with commercial sledging experience in New Zealand, Chile, USA, Scotland, Sweden, France and Africa.
Interested in becoming a part of the team??
What they said…
“Awesome-everything about it was great-guides were even better than that!”
James Greenrod, London
“Bloody good fun”
Iain Hayes
“Awesome experience! All fears put to rest after the safety talk and mini training”
Bryan and Joel Jackson, USA
“Very professional, safety conscious and fun guides. Would definitely recommend this trip.”
John Cartright, Hong Kong
Already on your way?
What to bring
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Sense of adventure!!
We provide
- Drinks, snack bars and local fresh fruit
- Digital photography available for purchase
- Funky Frogz merchandise
Up for some action!
Staying in Wanaka for a few days?
Why not tick Sledging, Cross Country Biking and Canyoning of your bucket list while your here?
Try our Wanaka Action Pack!
Join in the Adreline Rush with
Frogz White Water Sledging,
Deep Canyon and FreeRideNZ!
Sledging is an Action Packed White Water Adventure through the gorge!
The Roaring Meg Half Day Class 3+ Adventure takes you through up to 6km of NZ’s best high volume white water. The Roaring Meg has something for everyone: big fast flowing rapids, standing waves, boils, whirlpools and a ‘chill out’ final section to relax and enjoy the fantastic scenery of the historic Kawarau River.
Haven’t had enough?? We head back up to the top for another exhilarating 6km rapid run!
You end up a fully fledged Frog with a big smile!
