Kaituna River Rafting: Cultural Adventure Awaits

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
  • 1135 Te Ngae Road - Enjoy the thrill of Kaituna River Whitewater Rafting in Rotorua, with easy pick-up from central hotels, including the i-SITE/Information center, 30 minutes before your chosen time.
    Travel to our rafting base nestled among the last majestic kahikatea stand, where you’ll meet our skilled local and Māori guides for a comprehensive…
What's Included
  • Professional Adventure Photographer
  • Professional Kiwi Guide
  • 100% Pure NZ Kaituna Rafting! (2hr round trip)
  • Free Hotel/Motel Transfer
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information

Kaituna River Whitewater Rafting in Rotorua is renowned for its exciting big-water experience and profound connection to the local culture. Experience the thrill of dropping down the world-famous Tutea Falls (7 m/22 ft) and navigating a vibrant gorge, all while local and Māori guides share the whakapapa (genealogy and stories of the area), tikanga…

Location
1135 Te Ngae Road
Te Ngae Road
Please arrive at our raft base for check in @ 1135 TE NGAE ROAD, TIKITERE ROTORUA 3074
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Explore20826281538
Apr 4, 2026
Awesome - Super fun and awesome crew. Very respectful of nature and excellent customer service.
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Aviedeasis
Mar 31, 2026
Best rafting ever! - Best rafting experience I've done! It was so fun going through that drop!!!
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Compass54612050354
Mar 29, 2026
epic energy! - very well run. guides were so full of energy and made us feel safe the whole time. massive respect and props to kaitiaki adventures. also loved the karakias throughout the trip, made it feel super special
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Oscar
Mar 29, 2026
Amazing!!! - We absolutely loved this experience, the rafting was super cool. The company provided everything you could need and were full of friendliness, I would 100% recommend!
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Bradcx988gq
Mar 27, 2026
Hold on. If you can. - Well organized and fun guides. We've done white water before where it is miles and hours of rapids. This is a flat out roller coaster ride of short calms and steep waterfalls. What a rush! "Paddle hard! Get down!! Yahoo!!!" Then that big wave crashes over the bow as we plunge down into the "washing machine" at the bottom. A truly unique brand of white water rafting with thrills usually reserved to crazy kayakers.
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Jeffrey_s
Mar 26, 2026
Splash Down - Great experience. All the staff were friendly. Get wet and have a great time. Plenty of safety measures in place.
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Kylieosborne
Mar 26, 2026
Totally epic - Totally epic adventure. Felt very supported by the guides to ensure a great experience.
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Venture62628901453
Mar 24, 2026
Amazing tour! - Definitely a must do!! The whole tour was amazing and the fact that you get pick up and dropped off at your hotel is the icing on the cake. I made new friends and survived a water fall drop haha
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479geoffreyk
Mar 24, 2026
Wet & Wild Times - It was an incredible experience rafting the Kaituna River with Kaitiaki Adventures! The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. The gear was in great condition, no stinky wetsuits or flotation aids. The Guide in our boat Kyle was an absolute legend and so friendly! He navigated the rapids with skill and class. We surfed in some of the waves and got to laugh and enjoy the experience with everyone in our group! 10/10 recommend, I wish I could just do lap after lap on this beautiful river!
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D9711zzkarenb
Mar 24, 2026
Exhilarating, exciting and fabulous! - Great experience, only a short drive to the start. Intelligent, friendly and knowledgeable instructors who really made everything great fun.
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From $79
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).