The Kawarau Gorge where Roaring Meg joins the Kawarau River near Cromwell. File photo
Police said they received a report of five people - one kayaker and four bodyboarders - in need of assistance at Roaring Meg about 1.50pm.
Search and rescue teams were deployed to the area but were stood down as the group were seen to not be in distress shortly after.
"The group have been spoken to by police and they are safe and well."
