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.
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.
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Rotorua Rafting - Discover the premier rafting adventure in New Zealand with this thrilling 2-hour white water rafting trip from Rotorua.
Begin with a comprehensive safety briefing, covering all procedures and offering helpful tips, before boarding the raft for an exhilarating experience.
Drift through a deep canyon on the Kaituna River,…
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Rotorua Rafting - Discover the premier rafting adventure in New Zealand with this thrilling 2-hour white water rafting trip from Rotorua.
Begin with a comprehensive safety briefing, covering all procedures and offering helpful tips, before boarding the raft for an exhilarating experience.
Drift through a deep canyon on the Kaituna River, surrounded by stunning native New Zealand flora.
Take in the subtropical landscape as you navigate the river, starting with gentle white water before progressing to more challenging sections. Eventually, pass directly beneath a couple of breathtaking waterfalls.
Enjoy the warm water and incredible rapids featuring three waterfalls, including the world’s highest commercially rafted waterfall - the 23-foot (7-meter) Tutea Falls.
Continue down the river for even more thrilling rafting action.
After the adventure, relax with a hot shower and relive the excitement by viewing your professional photos on the big screen.

- All equipment provided: wetsuit, helmet, booties, buoyancy aid, paddle
- GST included
- Professional rafting guide
- Free Sauna
- Hotel pickup & drop-off available on request for the 9am, 12pm and 3pm tour
- All equipment provided: wetsuit, helmet, booties, buoyancy aid, paddle
- GST included
- Professional rafting guide
- Free Sauna
- Hotel pickup & drop-off available on request for the 9am, 12pm and 3pm tour
- Swimwear and towel
- Food & drinks
- Swimwear and towel
- Food & drinks
Experience an exhilarating hour of white water rafting on the Kaituna River with this tour departing from Rotorua. Begin your adventure where the untamed waters converge with lush subtropical rainforests and ancient canyons. Navigate through breathtaking waterfalls, including the magnificent Tutea Falls, and enjoy the chance to swim through some of the…
Experience an exhilarating hour of white water rafting on the Kaituna River with this tour departing from Rotorua. Begin your adventure where the untamed waters converge with lush subtropical rainforests and ancient canyons. Navigate through breathtaking waterfalls, including the magnificent Tutea Falls, and enjoy the chance to swim through some of the rapids. This tour is perfect for both beginners and seasoned rafters. A complimentary sauna session is included.
- Age limit: Minimum 10 yrs. 10-12 yr olds, will partake in the half river experience. They will walk with the photographer to the half way point and join the raft below Tutea Falls.
- Grade 5 action
- 1 hour is spent on the river, allow 2 hours for the trip.
- During the summer months, the river can reach temperatures of 25 degrees.
- Transfers from Rotorua, must be prebooked 24 hrs prior at a cost of $15pp by calling 0800 772 384.
- By accepting this Risk Disclosure, you at this moment acknowledge that in participating on a trip run by Rotorua Rafting, there are inherent dangers and risks and that while Rotorua Rafting will use a high degree of skill in ensuring the safety and welfare of participants, it will not be responsible for loss, injury or damage sustained by a participant or their dependents in circumstances where the exercise of reasonable care could not have avoided such an event. While the staff and management of Rotorua Rafting will take all practicable steps to identify and minimise potential dangers, I acknowledge that I must follow the guide’s instructions and use the safety equipment when instructed. If I am responsible for a person under 18, I must ensure that the underage person follows the Guides’ instructions at all times. I release and indemnify Rotorua Rafting and its staff from any responsibility or consequences resulting from my failure to follow Rotorua Rafting instructions or the failure of any underage person accompanying me to follow the Guides’ instructions. Rotorua Rafting reserves the right to withdraw any person who, in their opinion, is likely to endanger themselves or others. This exclusion includes the overuse of alcohol and/or recreational drugs. I also recognise that Rotorua Rafting reserves the right to cancel, modify, or curtail any trip if my safety or that of any other person becomes a concern. I am aware that Rafting is an Adventure Activity with a degree of risk inherent to the grade of the river being rafted, and participation in a “Rotorua Rafting Tour” may have extreme dangers and risks, some of which include: River Hazards - Rivers are dynamic environments with hidden risks in their natural state and have many obstacles and severe hazards that may not have been identified before, examined and identified Raft Flipping - which may frequently occur in certain rivers Weather - weather conditions may be extreme and change rapidly without warning. Vehicle - additional risks are posed by road travel. Conduct of the Guide - the behaviour of the Guide and the Guiding Staff and the conduct of other rafters. I willingly accept all the risks of rafting, including the risks described above and the possibility of personal injury, death, property damage or loss resulting from any reason. I acknowledge that the enjoyment and excitement of rafting are derived partly from rafting on grade 5 rivers. The inherent risks of rafting contribute to such joy and excitement. I accept that Rotorua Rafting is not responsible for any loss or damage to my property, disruption to travel plans, or mental injury. This exclusion is subject to any rights or remedies a customer has under Health and Safety at Work (Adventure Activities) Regulations 2017 or any other New Zealand law. By accepting this Risk Disclosure, I confirm that I am of the Age of Majority and that I have read and understood this Agreement and agree that this Agreement will be binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and successors. If under 18 years, the parent or legal guardian must accept this Risk Disclosure.
- Free Sauna
- Weight limit of 130kg
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.