Kaituna River Rafting

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7m Tutea Falls

Experience the adrenaline of white water rafting on the Kaituna River in Rotorua, NZ.

Raft the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world!
The Kaituna River is Rotorua Rafting’s playground, with an epic international crew and home to not just one, but three impressive waterfalls, including the highest rafted waterfall in the world – Tutea Falls at 7m, Ōkere Falls and Kaituna Falls.

There is no denying that there is something amazing about this trip!

The Kaituna river has been ranked as the best white water rafting in the world due to the kind nature of the river mixed with hair-raising waterfalls.
It enables us to provide a tailored rafting tour to match your adrenalin needs, whether it’s rafting your grandma or a full-blown adrenalin junkie. We will give them the trip they desire.

5 StAR EXPERIENCE EVERY TIME
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Prices

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Adult

$125

aged 13+
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Child

$65

aged 10-12
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Group

$105

from 6 - 30 people
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Come join us on the Kaituna River for adrenaline-filled white water rafting on the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world.
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features

Grade 5 River – 3 big waterfalls
World class safety equipment provided
Cultural learning
1 hour of time on Kaituna River, allow 2 hours
Photos are available to purchase
Transfers from Rotorua available for $15pp
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KAITUNA RIVER WHITE WATER RAFTING IN ROTORUA NEW ZEALAND

Kaituna white water rafting! Whether you are a first-time rafter or a whitewater legend, let Rotorua Rafting guide you through one of the most beautiful rivers that New Zealand has to offer. The bonus is that the Kaituna River is also one of the warmest rivers in New Zealand.

Can’t swim? Not a problem. Your guides will walk you through every step to make you feel confident and ready to take the plunge rafting over the 7m waterfall.

Let Rotorua Rafting give you a lifelong memory of our spectacular backyard as you spend one hour exploring an ancient native forest and some of the best whitewater on the planet. With a 5 star rating on tripadvisor from over 1000 reviews, tells you just how much people from all parts of the world love Rotorua Rafting and Kaituna River.
Rated the #1 Experience in the South Pacific.

tour details

requirements

No Experience Necessary!

Minimum Age 10yrs
(Half trip – Grade 3)

Minimum Age 13yrs
(Full trip – Grade 5)

Maximum Weight – 130kg

Unfortunately, we are unable to take those that are pregnant or those with certain medical conditions. If you have any questions regarding this, please get in contact.

trip times

Summer –
9am, 10.30am, 12pm,
1.30pm and 3pm

Winter –
(1 May- 30th Sept)
10am, 12pm and 2pm.

Others on demand, contact us for more info.

what to bring

All you need is swimsuit and towel, everything else is provided.

lunch options

Lunch options available.
We are located right next to the Ōkere Falls store which even has its own beer garden.

Oar-some Feedback

Hear from some of our amazing manuhiri (guests) from all around the globe

One of the best experiences. Recommend to everyone. Guides where professional and the whole experience was spectacular.
Trip Advisor
Had an awesome time. Great experience. All instructors were very knowledgeable. They made it that much more fun. Highly recommend.
Facebook
Excellent guides with lots of personality gave us a good time. Be ready to see beautiful views and get absolutely soaked. They take photos of your experience so don’t even think about taking your camera.
Kim J
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