Kaituna Cascades - Original White Water Rafting Experience in New Zealand

Experience the original white water rafting adventure on the Kaituna River in New Zealand with Kaituna Cascades. Explore breathtaking waterfalls and thrilling rapids with expert guides for a memorable, safe, and fun-filled trip. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 18 Okere Falls Road - Experience the most unique and stunning whitewater rafting adventure in New Zealand!
    The renowned Kaituna River is a rafter’s paradise – enjoy a thrilling 50-minute journey through 11 incredible rapids and 3 exhilarating waterfalls, including the world’s highest commercially rafted waterfall at 7 meters. This all takes place…
What's Included
    • Custom built rafts, wetsuits, helmets, lifejackets, paddles, fleece tops, wetsuit booties, and splash jackets
    • Local, professional & highly trained guides
What's Not Included
  • Digital photos (Available to purchase)
  • Glasses Strap $5
  • Rent a Towel $5
  • Go Pro Harness Hire $5
  • Other Souvenirs (T-shirt etc)
Additional Information

Kaituna Cascades pioneered the exploration and initiation of rafting tours on the Kaituna River, and the business remains locally held and run by a pair of current raft guides, ensuring you’re in capable hands!! There’s no other location worldwide where you can raft on a stunning river that plunges into a vertically walled gorge full of raftable…

Location
18 Okere Falls Road
Okere Falls Road
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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O2575ejdanag
Mar 29, 2025
Epic adventure, Must do - DO IT!! This was a highlight of our trip to New Zealand!! SO much fun, the water was perfect!! The guides were so fun, engaging, and gave great instructions. The entire trip is so beautiful, it feel like you are in Jurassic Park..breath taking!!
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Katie
Mar 27, 2025
Best of everything. Best staff, photographer, fun machine! - They see you up for safety but make sure you remember to have fun too. Helpful photographer set ups too. I’m particular and I have no advice on how anything could be better. This is the best! Bas went above and beyond. Mr. Muscle
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Trip18113529185
Mar 26, 2025
Just Do It!!! - Outstanding group and 10/10 fun. We heard it was “the highlight of New Zealand” and it lived up to that for us. Truly exciting and our fearless leader Malcolm ran the rapids with ease. Just do it!!!
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Kevin_w
Mar 26, 2025
If you’re considering this adventure - DO IT! - This activity was EVERYTHING you’d imagine. It was beautiful in the valley, the trees and the river. It was fun getting in the water for a swim at the beginning of the journey down the river. It was exciting going down the small waterfalls. The 7m waterfall was scary, exhilarating and over so fast. The pictures of the experience are fantastic. Definitely worth buying them. We were in a raft of 2 couples - aged 61, 65, 65 and 68. We all loved it. Age is not a reason not to do this adventure if you are considering it.
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Karoline
Mar 26, 2025
WOW - Very nice rafting tour. The guide was very friendly and explained everything well! It was a lot of fun!! It's really worth it:)
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Troy_s
Mar 25, 2025
Wonderful and fun... - Wonderful and fun experience! We had a great time and would recommend this rafting experience to everyone who likes big rapids. The crew were knowledgeable and kind.
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H6802sihannahs
Mar 23, 2025
Best Rafting Trip! - We loved our rafting trip with Kaituna Cascades! Josh our guide was incredibly calm, keeping all of us feeling safe and in good hands. Dan the photographer got some great shots and Pete was very helpful with questions. Highly recommend!! :)
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Alexpt3346hz
Mar 23, 2025
Go right now - So much fun, can’t recommend it highly enough. The whole team were so friendly, knowledgable and fun. Our guide Elvis was an utter legend. A true pro who made us feel totally safe but still made it so much fun. These guys don’t cram through loads of groups unlike other local companies... Go with Kaituna, you wont regret it.
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Ricksg4309gq
Mar 23, 2025
10/10 would go over the falls again - Had a phenomenal time! Our guide Elvis was great and led us down the falls without issue. Only lost one person too! Overall had a great time and felt remarkably safe the entire time.
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Happiness06731641815
Mar 22, 2025
10/10 Experience and a no brainer for NZ - Absolutely great experience and I would 100% do this again. Our instructor Elvis was great (along with all the other instructors of course) and really connected with the group. We signed up as a 4 to start with then got grouped with another couple on our raft and we all got on very well even with the nerves kicking in. The thrill is incredible and you don’t expect the river to be as long lasting as it actually is. The adrenaline kick afterwards is a really good feeling and you can definitely tell everyone enjoyed it. We have no complaints at all.
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