Kaituna White-Water Rafting Adventure: Conquer 14 Rapids and World’s Highest Rafted Waterfall

Conquer 14 rapids and experience the thrill of rafting down the world’s highest commercially rafted waterfall. Join us on a 2-hour white-water adventure on the Kaituna River in New Zealand’s native forest.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 780 State Highway 33 - 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,…
What's Included
  • Guidance by a professional Kiwi guide.
  • Experience 100% Pure NZ Kaituna Rafting on a 2-hour round trip.
  • Complimentary hotel or motel transfer included.
  • Capture your adventure with a professional photographer.
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information

Navigate 14 rapids with cascades varying from 3 to 22 feet (1 to 7 meters), including the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world. Traverse through deep, forested canyons and New Zealand’s indigenous woodland, perfectly suited for both seasoned rafters and beginners. Expert river guides deliver a comprehensive safety orientation along with…

Location
1135 Te Ngae Road
Te Ngae Road
Please arrive at our raft base for check in
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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119alaynak
Mar 15, 2025
rafting/swimming/drinking water - I have a blast inside and outside the raft throughout the whole ride. A highlight was the mini showers sitting in the raft like sitting under a water fall. Thank you to the whole team and Flynn our guide for the amazing experience, we will definitely be coming back.
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Companion25097324541
Mar 10, 2025
Must do! - An amazing experience, me and my partner had never been white water rafting before but our guide ‘Captain’ Jack, along with all the other staff made it an experience we won’t forget!
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Lisawf4549wv
Mar 8, 2025
Rated A++ for thrills and adventure - Loved this action packed activity. We had Jasper as our guide who was absolutely brilliant. Beautiful scenery, clean and fresh gear, heaps of exciting river time. Recommended to all. Thanks for the great experience!
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726ellief
Mar 7, 2025
Awesome! - This was an absolutely epic experience! So much fun! Jack was our guide - from start to finish with the safety briefing, his expert skills of getting us all down the waterfalls. He took the time to bless the river and explain its maori significance which made the experience all the more epic. 10/10 would recommend to anyone!
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481dalee
Mar 6, 2025
Insane amounts of fun… - Being a white water raft beginner, Despite some initial reluctance due to the fear of tackling a grade 5, 7 metre waterfall, we are sooooo glad we did it… easily one of the most adrenaline pumping things we’ve done whilst in NZ. Our guide Jessie was fantastic and really made us 6 guests all feel part of a team as we navigated the tricky rapids and waterfalls along the way… obviously the final waterfall is the highlight and something you must add to your bucket list… truely… in addiditon to the fun, it was very special to be present when our tour leader Jack paid respects to the elders past and present and learning some war chants to get us pumped up just added to the whole experience… for the price you have to check this out…. Thrill seeker heaven…
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Allanjgj
Feb 27, 2025
Outstanding experience - Our first time ever white-water rafting and we loved it. Only a little bit scary and a little bit challenging for newbies like us. Excellent instruction and good humour from all the staff involved. Absolutely brilliant including the seven metre drop over the waterfall and the opportunity, twice, to get in the water. And truly beautiful surroundings. We'd it again tomorrow. Highly recommended.
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Peter
Feb 24, 2025
Thrilling experience - This was an amazing activity in which me and my friend did, we had never been rafting before however you did not need any practice and as long as you listen to your instructor you will have an incredible time. Our instructor Jack went above and beyond expectations and we had a brilliant time with him. A must do when in rotorua
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Hbay_boy
Feb 17, 2025
All Action Adventure Experience - An amazing experience topped off by incredibly knowledgeable and professional guides. Would not hesitate to recommend this thrilling, all action adventure experience.
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Daytrip54630734444
Feb 13, 2025
Go hard or go home! - What an exhilarating experience! Glad we did this with the Kaituna mob & Capt. Malcolm steered us through some wild water & stunning rainforest with ease & assured my nervous fiance she'd be fine. Well done & thanks again everyone. The pics were fantastic too. We'll see you again. Woohoooo! Andrew & Tash. 13Feb'25
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K796kgemmat
Feb 8, 2025
A must do in Rotorua! - Amazing experience! So much fun with all the crew and other rafters. Rafting down 3 waterfalls including the 7m was the most fun I’ve had all year! Thank you to everyone involved and especially Himmy and Jackie for a fun trip with courtesy shuttle to/from our hotel
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