Rafting Rotorua Kaituna White Water Rafting | Kaitiaki Adventures

Name: Rafting Rotorua Kaituna White Water Rafting | Kaitiaki Adventures
Price: 135 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.94 (796 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

2 hours

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Kaituna River Whitewater Rafting in Rotorua stands out for its blend of big-water fun and deep connection to place. Drop the world-famous Tutea Falls (7 m/22 ft) and surf a lively gorge while local & Māori guides share whakapapa (genealogy and stories of place), tikanga (customs and protocols) and the river’s cultural significance. We keep groups small as possible, supply premium cold-weather gear, and include central hotel pick-up. Pro photos available, book here for adrenaline, scenery and authentic stories you won’t find elsewhere.

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 To Expect

Experience Kaituna River Whitewater Rafting in Rotorua with convenient pick-up from central hotels including the i-SITE/Information center 30 mins before your selected time. Travel to our rafting base set among the last towering kahikatea stand, meet our professional local & Māori guides for a thorough safety briefing, and gear up with wetsuits, helmets, booties and life vests. After being transported to the Kaituna River, hit the water for an exciting journey on a lively stretch of whitewater with more than a dozen rapids and drops, including iconic Tutea Falls (7 m/22 ft). Navigate a steep volcanic gorge cloaked in native forest as your guides share the river’s stories, cultural significance. Back at base, change into dry clothes, relax, and preview professional photos captured during your run (available to purchase) before return transfers to your starting point. Learn about kaitiakitanga (guardianship), tikanga (protocols), and the awa’s (river's) cultural significance to iwi (local tribe).

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)

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

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Reviews

4.94

796 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

769

Amazing!!!
Oscar H,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We absolutely loved this experience, the rafting was super cool. The company provided everything you could need and were full of friendliness, I would 100% recommend!
Hold on. If you can.
bradcX988GQ,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Well organized and fun guides. We've done white water before where it is miles and hours of rapids. This is a flat out roller coaster ride of short calms and steep waterfalls. What a rush! "Paddle hard! Get down!! Yahoo!!!" Then that big wave crashes over the bow as we plunge down into the "washing machine" at the bottom. A truly unique brand of white water rafting with thrills usually reserved to crazy kayakers.
Splash Down
Jeffrey S,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience. All the staff were friendly. Get wet and have a great time. Plenty of safety measures in place.
Totally epic
Kylieosborne,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Totally epic adventure. Felt very supported by the guides to ensure a great experience.
Amazing tour!
Venture62628901453,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Definitely a must do!! The whole tour was amazing and the fact that you get pick up and dropped off at your hotel is the icing on the cake. I made new friends and survived a water fall drop haha
Wet & Wild Times
479geoffreyk,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was an incredible experience rafting the Kaituna River with Kaitiaki Adventures! The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. The gear was in great condition, no stinky wetsuits or flotation aids. The Guide in our boat Kyle was an absolute legend and so friendly! He navigated the rapids with skill and class. We surfed in some of the waves and got to laugh and enjoy the experience with everyone in our group! 10/10 recommend, I wish I could just do lap after lap on this beautiful river!
Exhilarating, exciting and fabulous!
D9711ZZkarenb,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience, only a short drive to the start. Intelligent, friendly and knowledgeable instructors who really made everything great fun.
Must-do!!
mollywD2471BO,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the best time rafting the Kaituna! Our guides made us feel so safe and relaxed, Gilly was the best!! The atmosphere was calm and organised, while still having so much fun!!
Gilly is a big chiller
664oskarh,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an awsome time, highly recommend this to anyone, guide Gilly was fun, skilled and a chiller
Adrenaline rush in fabulous river gorge
SomersetCyclist2,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A definite thrill ride not for the feint hearted. A very enjoyable experience. All staff are helpful, kit you out with wet suits and safety gear quickly. They do thorough briefings of what to expect and how to react. You have plenty of practice of the correct positions to maintain over deep waterfall. My boat flipped and I was caught in back wash of waterfall. I remembered to curl up and came up under boat which was a relief as we had been alerted to this situation. Then there were plenty of fun exercises to make sure you had a fabulous time. Well organised, clear on safety and determined to give you a great experience.