Rotorua Sledging White Water Sledging | Kaitiaki Adventures
Overview
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2 hours
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Regardless of skill level, you are bound to have the experience of a lifetime on this white-water sledging adventure from Rotorua. White-water sledging — also called riverboarding or hydrospeeding — lets you take charge of your own vessel as you twist and turn down the rapids while propelled by the flippers on your feet. Trained guides are available on the Okere River to encourage, motivate, and help you when necessary.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional Adventure Photographer
Amazing Kaituna Sledging (2hr round trip)
Professional Kiwi Guide
All River/Safety Equipment Provided
Free Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
There is something for everyone on this excursion! Beautiful Native Scenery, play holes and awesome rapids to navigate your way through as you take the river on at eye level, you are in charge of your own vessel- propelled by the flippers on your feet, our kiwi guides are there to encourage, motivate you and help where necessary. Awesome family fun. No experience necessary.
Options
Rotorua Sledging White Water Sledging | Kaitiaki Adventures
Option 1: Take on the river at eye level! Play holes and awesome rapids to negotiate your way through as you are in charge of your own vessel – propelled by the flippers on your feet.
Pickup included
Reviews
85 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome Vibes
E1916TEzeyneps,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience with Kaitiaki Adventures! Staff were fantastic, safety was optimized, great vibes all round. 10/10 recommend
Sledging is a one of a...
Aaron S,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Sledging is a one of a kind experience, it was exciting and fun. Pretty exhausting fighting the current to get into position for the rapids, but that’s part of the fun. Had a blast
Wonderful
P1342ODjameso,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent adventure, beautiful scenery very helpful and knowledgeable guides. That subtle blend of " this is fantastic" and "what am doing here?!?"
Father and sign white water sledging Rotorua
199michealh,
Apr 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My son and I had an amazing morning white water sledging. Big shout out to our guides Hemi and Jackie for showing us the ropes and keeping us all safe. Would recommend for anyone who is comfortable in the water.
A unique adventure
ellagG5074FN,
Mar 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great and very different adventure river sledging. Jackie and Hemi were a dream, super fun and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend!
Unique and adventurous!
bronwynw173,
Mar 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Having rafted Kaituna on a previous trip, I was keen to try something a little different and sledging ticked all the boxes; adventurous, unique and bloody good fun. Hemi and Jackie were engaging, professional and fun, ensuring we were safe and well guided the whole way. Thank you for an amazing experience!
Pure adrenaline! 💦 Sledging on New Zealand’s rivers – action-packed, challenging & unforgettable! 🚀 #NorthislandAdventure
Odyssey44174149208,
Mar 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the sledging which was definitely a challenging experience. In the base camp we were first equipped with the appropriate equipment ( helmet, swim resistant, wetsuit / Jack / shoes ) After that we went by bus to the river and on the way there was a briefing on how to behave. After a short walk down to the start, our guides gave us a Maori prayer to honor the river and nature. Afterwards we went into the water with our “Sledges”. The activity requires a lot therefore also a good fitness as you get into stomping properly even with swimming fins. Some scratches or bruises are also part of it in the end. Our guides were concerned about our safety at all times and did not let us out of our sight to intervene or support us in a difficult situation. For sports enthusiasts who do not fear the water and the challenge definitely worth a very action-rich experience / recommendation.
Chee Hoo!
U631CUkathleenw,
Mar 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was outstanding! Having Hemi and Jackie as guides made the experience fun and safe. They also brought cultural aspects, which was really nice to see a company that values not only the culture but the land we use. Sledging was loads of fun, and will definitely come again! Thank you so much ✨
Go sledging!
N3629FNkarenh,
Feb 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sledging down the Kaituna with Jackie and Drax was an awesome experience. They made sure we knew what we were doing and were safe while also showing us how much fun sledging is. Totally recommend this trip. Thank you! 🤩
If you want an awesome fun adventurous day, look no further!
Alycia W,
Jan 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The white water and sledging adventure was amazing. Our guides Hamish, Ben, and Jace were so friendly and made the day an absolute blast! We are in Rotarua for part of our honeymoon and it was a super fun adventure to do together! I had never been rafting before and hadn’t even heard of sledging. As an added bonus, the water was 23 degrees Celsius! When I went in the water it was like a warm, chaotic, bath. Thank you to the team for a phenomenal day! *notes: wear your bathing suit, they have wetsuits you can put on. You get water boots (mandatory). If you’re doing both the rafting and sledging, bring a small snack for in between + water to sip when you reset before sledging. Don’t wear anything valuable (if you accidentally bring, they can lock up valuables for you/you can put your excess clothes and they get locked in the change room). Bring a fresh pair of clothes to change into for when you’re done!
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