Kaituna White-Water Rafting Adventure

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

2 hours

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Raft through 14 rapids including cascades ranging from 3 to 22 feet (1 to 7 meters), including the world’s highest commercially rafted waterfall. Pass through steep, bush-clad canyons and New Zealand native forest, ideal for rafting enthusiasts and first-timers alike. River guides provide a full safety briefing with quality clothing and equipment for this 2 hour white-water adventure on the Kaituna River.

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Professional Kiwi Guide

100% Pure NZ Kaituna Rafting! (2hr round trip)

Free Hotel/Motel Transfer

Professional Adventure Photographer

Food and drinks

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

What To Expect

After pickup from any hotel in central Rotorua at your selected departure time, set off for a wild ride on the Kaituna River. Hop into your transport vehicle to the picturesque rafting base in the Kahikitea Forest, where river guides provide a full safety briefing. Once you've slipped into special clothing to keep you warm, grab your paddle, helmet, and life vest for the exciting journey ahead on the white water. You'll paddle over more than a dozen rapids, including the impressive Tutea Falls, a cascade that boasts a 22-foot drop with adrenaline overload. Pass through a steep canyon lined by subtropical native forest while you learn to navigate the thrilling white water. When you're safely back on shore, you're delivered back to the base where you can 'chill out' for a bit and view souvenir photos snapped by a professional photographer (available to purchase). Change into dry clothes and relax while transferred to your starting point.

Options

Kaituna Whitewater Rafting

Raft the Highest Commercially Rafted Waterfall! 7 Metre Tutea Falls. 3hr Round Trip. Blended with a touch of Maori culture. this trip offers it all, for both rafting enthusiasts and first timers.
Pickup included

Reviews

4.94

686 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

661

Fun as!!!!!
Lesroy L,
Apr 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great time. Perfect explanation to fun ratio. The guides hype you up, make it funny and interesting. Safety was important but so was having fun with the water and your boat mates. “Sweet as” is now my new saying, lol
We had such a phenomenal...
Allie R,
Apr 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had such a phenomenal experience. Jack, our guide, made the trip that much better. Would recommend!
Extremely experienced...
Elizabeth T,
Jan 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Extremely experienced staff make this an enjoyable & relatively safe experience & a lot of fun would recommend
A thrill a minute. The...
Mathew G,
Dec 23, 2024
- Viator
5.00
A thrill a minute. The guides make something that could be very dangerous almost completely safe. The big waterfall is white knuckle and the highlight of the experience. There are a few different companies but I would recommend Kaitiaki.
Well organized, exciting,...
Zoe B,
Dec 19, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Well organized, exciting, very good guides. Beautiful scenery we would not have seen under other circumstances.