Rotorua Rafting: Kaituna River Adventure with Cascading Waterfalls and Rainforest Views
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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: 1 day learn more
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 beautiful New Zealand native flora.
    Admire the subtropical scenery while flowing down the river, which starts off with some easy white water. Then continue on where the river builds in difficulty. Eventually, float right under a couple of majestic waterfalls.

Experience warm water, and amazing rapids with three waterfalls, including the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world - the 23-foot (7-metre) Tutea Falls.
Then head down the river for more action-packed rafting.

After the tour, enjoy a hot shower and check out your faces on the big screen, as you enjoy seeing your professional photos.

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 some of the turbulent rapids. This adventure suits both first-timers and seasoned rafters.

  • Age limit: 10 years for half river trip, 13 years and over for full river trip (must fit safety equipment)
  • 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 25degrees.
  • 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.
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.

Customer Ratings
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Bethanyalice001
Apr 25, 2024
This is a MUST do - The best experience. We had such a laugh, it’s an activity fit for all and such good fun. The staff are so accommodating and make you feel so safe. We will 100% go again. Thankyouuuu! Big shout out to Cam, our saviour and guide. Love from the English girls, Ames, Beth, El, Abel x
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Gini_b
Apr 24, 2024
Fantastic experience! - Amazing experience with Jack and his colleagues! Such a fun activity and definitely felt the adrenaline. Must do!
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Culture27014143511
Apr 23, 2024
Amazing Rotorua Rafting - The views were amazing; natural beautiful forest. Whitewater rafting on the Kaituna River is a bucket-list experience. Definitely one of the highlights of our NZ vacay ❤️. Highly recommended! Our rafting captain Cam and their whole team are the best.
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Arunt581
Apr 23, 2024
Wow - Amazing and excellent …recommend everyone to come and experience ….thrilled and powerful experience with experienced guides
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Relax42158591984
Apr 23, 2024
Best Try It Out - The operators were enthusiastic and easy to communicate. All the gears were provided and fitted perfectly. The ride was just too good and liked that some parts of the we actually got to swim in the river.
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Kate
Apr 23, 2024
Loved it - Awesome experience with Rotorua Rafting. Exciting and great fun. Guides are top notch. We all loved it. Great family activity.
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Carlpo6659wc
Apr 22, 2024
Best day out - Fantastic experience, great guide (Jack), lots of laughs, adrenaline and fun, through some very scenic sections of the river. Good challenging rapids and waterfalls - can't wait to go again. Awesome photos too. Very professional company.
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Colleena0
Apr 21, 2024
What a fun family experience! - We went on a Rotorua Rafting trip this morning. It was fantastic. So fun! The crew were fantastic and very funny. It was great to be able to do this a family - our daughter is under 13yo so joined us after the water fall.
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Culture726014
Apr 21, 2024
A must do in Rotorua! - Great experience! A beautiful location with great rafting, thrilling drops, skilled (and entertaining) guides, and perfect pictures to remember it! A trip you will never forget!
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Alexandra_g
Apr 15, 2024
Highly Recommend - So much fun and amazing staff that made the experience even better! Would highly recommend to everyone!
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