Rotorua Rafting: Kaituna River Adventure with Cascading Waterfalls and Rainforest Views

Experience the thrill of white water rafting on the Kaituna River in Rotorua. Navigate through cascading waterfalls, swim in rapids, and soak in the rainforest views. Perfect for all skill levels.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rotorua Rafting - Experience the best rafting section in New Zealand on this exciting 2-hour white water rafting excursion from Rotorua. After getting a full safety briefing, including safety procedures and some tips, hop on the raft and get ready for some adrenaline-flowing fun. Float down a deep canyon on the Kaituna River, which is lined with…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Included Goods and Services Tax (GST)
  • All necessary equipment provided: wetsuit, booties, helmet, buoyancy aids, and cold weather apparel
What's Not Included
  • Swimwear and Towel
Additional Information

Embark on a thrilling one-hour adventure of white water rafting down the Kaituna River, kickstarting your journey from Rotorua. Your experience begins where untamed waters intersect with lush subtropical rainforests and deep cragged canyons. Navigate past breathtaking waterfalls, such as the magnificent Tutea Falls, and seize the chance to swim through…

Location
761 State Highway 33
State Highway 33
Please drive into the Rotorua Rafting carpark and park. You are supposed to arrive 15 minutes before your departure time. i.e. 8:45am for a 9am departure
Cancellation Policy

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

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Z2771nrmollyf
Sep 5, 2024
Radical River Rafting WOOOHOOO - Our tour guides Malcolm and Ethan made our rafting experience a 10 out of 10. They were both very friendly and adventurous and brought the energy in the group up. Our class five rapid rafting adventure could only be summed up in a few words: epic, once in a lifetime experience.
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Perry8790
Aug 21, 2024
Amazing experince! - Absolutley fantastic experince!!! Whole team were very welcomming, and we felt good taken care of from the start. Our guide Jack was an excellent viking chief. Good guiding skills, payed attention to everyone in the group, and very knowledgeable about the river and especially the Māori-history linked with it. Faboulous at creating a team spirit. The waterfalls were craazy fun and we were given the option to do all sorts of fun stuff throughout the tour. Will highly recommend this place for a perfect rafting experince!
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Martina_b
Aug 12, 2024
Bloody awesome - Whole experience was just awesome. Guides were just wonderful, friendly, funny, informative, helpful and just made the experience. Thanks to Jesper who made our experience. We will be back one day!
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Canuck_rawk
Aug 12, 2024
heaps of fun - well organized and professional crew. the rafting was a ton of fun and something we won’t forget. had a great time with my teen
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Jonathan_b
Aug 9, 2024
Awesome - Great experience with awesome guides that made it fun and felt safe. Would do again. Nui was great as were the others. Accommodating to families.
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Irisx783
Jul 30, 2024
Wonderful first experience! - Unforgettable first experience for me with my 13yo son and husband :) We were there on 19th July , a rainy day in winter but it was unexpectedly warm and turned out to be a good idea to go rafting on rainy days. Our guide Jack was friendly and witty. He kept a watchful eye on the group on the river. As a first time rafter and poor swimmer, I was panic the first few minutes my foot stepped into the raft but I felt safe almost the entire time and enjoyed the beautiful Kaituna River which is hardly seen in my city. Love the explanation of the meaning of “kaituna” and the stories behind the river also. I would highly recommend Rotorua Rafting to anyone looking for an exciting yet safe experience. Hope I could come back with my daughter who can’t join this time and try the 7m tall waterfall.
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77gilesw
Jul 27, 2024
Team send it! 😂 - This was a highlight of our weekend, heaps of fun and laughs, the crew knew what they we're doing and made our experience memorable, highly recommended ✌🏽
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Tourist48641310715
Jul 26, 2024
Beautiful experience must do, staff are amazing 🤩 - My family and I had so much fun 😊 loved the warm welcome and great vibes on arrival 😀 amazing experience and adventure ❤️ the staff were amazing and supportive through the whole journey. Thanks team
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Safari65127580297
Jul 23, 2024
A must for Rotorua! - Super bonding experience. Water this time of the year 'fresh' Great team at the facility with plenty of gear to all shapes, ages and sizes. Professional, fun and safe. Great event to bond the family together with memories engraved with adrenaline.
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749vasap
Jul 20, 2024
Amazing adventure - Loved it, amazing adventure would have gone for a second round if not for our next plan. Incredible team each person was so helpful and helped in each way possible. Will be back with the kids.must do activity!you will not regret👏🏽👏🏽
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