Kaituna Cascades - Original White Water Rafting Experience in New Zealand

Experience the original white water rafting adventure on the Kaituna River in New Zealand with Kaituna Cascades. Explore breathtaking waterfalls and thrilling rapids with expert guides for a memorable, safe, and fun-filled trip. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 18 Okere Falls Road - Experience the most unique and stunning whitewater rafting adventure in New Zealand!
    The renowned Kaituna River is a rafter’s paradise – enjoy a thrilling 50-minute journey through 11 incredible rapids and 3 exhilarating waterfalls, including the world’s highest commercially rafted waterfall at 7 meters. This all takes place…
What's Included
    • Custom built rafts, wetsuits, helmets, lifejackets, paddles, fleece tops, wetsuit booties, and splash jackets
    • Local, professional & highly trained guides
What's Not Included
  • Digital photos (Available to purchase)
  • Glasses Strap $5
  • Rent a Towel $5
  • Go Pro Harness Hire $5
  • Other Souvenirs (T-shirt etc)
Additional Information

Kaituna Cascades pioneered the exploration and initiation of rafting tours on the Kaituna River, and the business remains locally held and run by a pair of current raft guides, ensuring you’re in capable hands!! There’s no other location worldwide where you can raft on a stunning river that plunges into a vertically walled gorge full of raftable…

Location
18 Okere Falls Road
Okere Falls Road
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Freedom02221666571
Jan 16, 2025
Best trip ever! - I have rafted some incredible rivers. The Upper Gauley, Ocoee and Arkansas were some of the best, but this topped them all. The rapids were bigger and the scenery more beautiful. Ethan, our guide was professional, funny and knowledgeable about the history of the river. Highly recommend the trip and Ethan.
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Annemarie
Jan 15, 2025
Kaituna rafting - Had an incredible time rafting! Our guide hamish was very knowledgeable about the rapids and kept us very informed and safe while also keeping us laughing the entire time! What an adventure, would recommend to everyone
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Poxonfamily
Jan 15, 2025
Exciting morning raft on the river! - We had the most amazing raft with Kaituna Cascades. The booking, information and check-in were all easy and straightforward. Our guide for the trip was Dan and he was excellent and kept us all informed of what was coming up along the way and what we needed to be doing! The journey was a real mix of exciting rapids and falls and was definitely one of the best experiences of our trip to New Zealand. Would definitely recommend if you like an adrenaline hit!
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Kaisertheprof
Jan 14, 2025
Overcome your fear and give it a try - Was a last minute decision but definitely glad we did this. Easy to find with a relaxed vibe from the staff, with obvious river experience and a quest for fun. A great experience and would recommend for those to give it a go.
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359vonm
Jan 14, 2025
Awesome rafting experience even for beginners! - This was an awesome experience and if you are in NZ you should go. Many thanks to the entire crew at Kaituna Cascades, The Originals and our raft guides Dan and Jasper were awesome!
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Carlir493
Jan 13, 2025
Experience of a Lifetime! - From the Guides to the Groups... the Rapids and the experience was a 10/10 - I wouldn't miss it. The guides, were funny, entertaining, engaging yet firm and 'safety first' - they knew what they were doing! The Rapids were amazing - from the inexperienced to those who were a little more confident, everyone was catered too and encouraged. Would recommend it, and do it again.
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Nomad12776475665
Jan 12, 2025
kaituna experience - Great experience for all levels, great scenecry along the way and Alex was an amazing guide with years of experinces guiding around the world.
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Danielaml3811bx
Jan 12, 2025
Whitewater rafting - We had an absolute blast, loved every moment of it. Our guide Pablo made us feel safe but also gave us every opportunity to have a good time. All staff were well organised and friendly with lots of safety measures. Definitely the best activity to do in Rotorua
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F5077vmryanc
Jan 11, 2025
Highly recommend - Such an awesome experience I would highly recommend. Our guide Tarn took it up another level. 5 stars. Kaituna Casades would be my first choice for any future rafting adventures
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Amandakk1986ol
Jan 10, 2025
Best whitewater rafting of my life - Very well organised tour! Comfortable equipment provided (esp on a rainy day!), clean area to change :) Felt super safe, and had lots of fun! Would definitely recommend to anyone who loves adrenaline and wants a great experience!
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