The Best Whitewater Rafting in Australasia
Hamish McMaster
Ever wondered where the best whitewater rafting in Australasia is? We’ve rounded up a few of our favourites which we hope you’ll get to experience. Where to raft in Australasia – get ready for some excitement The Watut River, Papua New Guinea Despite being one of the best rivers in the world for whitewater rafting, […]
Seven Amazing Adventures For Your Bucket List
Hamish McMaster
As we all head back to work after the holidays, it’s time to get your planning ‘hats’ on and think about one of those classic and iconic adventures for next year. As life gets busier, time away where you can fully ‘unplug’ and recharge yourself becomes far more important. Here are our top tips for […]
Experience The Soul Of Nepal
Hamish McMaster
Why do we really travel? Sure we love the adventure of whitewater rafting, but isn’t it the places that your journey takes you that makes that trip even more memorable, or the people that you meet that put that big smile on your face whenever you talk to your friends about your most recent holiday? […]
The Five Best Rapids On The Zambezi
Hamish McMaster
Speak to any guests or guides who have rafted a multi-day trip on the Zambezi and you’ll more than likely get a range of different answers as to which are the best rapids on the Zambezi River. Whilst a multi-day rafting vacation is about far more than just rapids, it is nevertheless a fun part […]
Three Big Water Rafting Adventures After Running The Zambezi
Hamish McMaster
We are often asked by our clients after rafting the Zambezi, ‘what next?’ With its big warm water, gorgeous beaches and excellent wildlife, what could possibly match it? Here are our (and our guests) favourite follow on rivers to the Mighty Zambezi. The Tamur River, Nepal: A world class adventure in the heart of the […]
Anatomy Of The Whitewater Raft
Hamish McMaster
Do you know your thwart from your foot cup? Hamish McMaster, Owner & Founder of Water By Nature, is here with a quick guide to the terminology used in and around your raft. Guest: Arguably the most important part of the trip. Without you guys, we would probably all have office jobs and not be […]
Is Rafting Scary, Or Am I Just A Wimp?
Hamish McMaster
Whitewater rafting over the years has been plagued by a number of myths scaring regular people away from this safe and fun vacation. We are sure you have heard a few of these over the years. When it comes to going on a rafting holiday, ask plenty of questions to your outfitter. You will flip […]
Zambezi Rapids Explained. Scary or Fun & Fluffy?
Hamish McMaster
If you don’t know your ‘Stairway to Heaven’ from your ‘Creamy White Buttocks’, this we hope will give you a rundown on the Zambezi whitewater rafting rapids featured on a multi day trip to Ghostrider in the low water season, when the rapids are at their biggest from August until November. The Zambezi Rapids were […]
New Zealand – A Safe, Friendly And Fun Adventure Vacation
Hamish McMaster
With so many holiday options bombarding us at every turn, what makes one country better than any other to visit? With acts of war, disease, security and safety issues being thrust upon us via almost every media channel, you’ll see very few warnings not to go to New Zealand. And here is why: 1. Very […]