Water By Nature grew out of a passion for running rivers and taking a bunch of like-minded people to remote and exciting parts of the world.

It was founded by Kiwi, Hamish McMaster, who had spent many years guiding the best rivers around the globe, in countries like Nepal, Zambia, Israel, New Zealand, Australia, America and Europe. His vision was to start a company dedicated to providing safe, fun, exciting and cultural trips for clients and guides alike with a simple purpose: to make people feel happy and alive. He leads a team of world-renowned river and sailing professionals, who have helped him to realise this vision.

What we do

Water By Nature is one of leading rafting specialists in the world. Our classic river journeys are bucket list trips for most avid adventurers. We’ve added sailing, multi-activity and even canal boat holidays to help people enjoy being out on water and in nature in a variety of ways.  With 80% of our clients returning for a second trip, we must be doing something right!

Hamish still loves nothing more than getting out on a certain number of rafting and sailing adventures every year with his guests and family. It’s his ‘happy place’. He hopes to see you on the water.