Kaituna River Rafting: Thrilling Water Adventure

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: 24 hours
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…
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

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…

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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Marguerited448
Mar 31, 2025
Had a blast! - It is just a great experience. The team is awesome, everything is very well organised, the equipment (wetsuits, etc) of good quality and in good condition. The river environment is superb and the water was warm. If you want adventure, adrenalin and lots of laughter do not hesitate to do this tour.
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Lorna823
Mar 30, 2025
Great experience - Brilliant experience. Was nervous before we started off but the crew and equipment are top notch. It was a great experience and the 7 metre waterfall drop was brilliant!
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Megan_k
Mar 27, 2025
10/10 Experience - This was an incredible experience!! A must-do on the north island. We had so much fun and our guide, Josh, did a great job. We would go again and recommend to everyone!
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R9844alrichardb
Mar 27, 2025
Fantastic fun. Well worth it! - A great experience. Took us out of our comfort zone but at no time did we feel our safety was at risk. All credit to the rafting team for their organization, professionalism and attention to our wellbeing
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Lisa_h
Mar 25, 2025
Fantastic - Although I did not do this personally, my group did and they absolutely enjoyed it beyond belief. David, the guide was amazing and they had so much fun in both the rafting and in flipping the raft over the high waterfall I got a video! Highly recommend and thank you for letting me tagalong to take the pictures.
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Deanna_s
Mar 25, 2025
Awesome experience - So much fun!! Highly recommend!! Our guide went above and beyond to ensure we had a great ride and memorable experience. The waterfalls are awesome!!
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Henry
Mar 22, 2025
Fantastic - It was awesome. Forgot to post review last year. Wanted to run around and do it again. Would totally recommend it. One of my highlights of NZ tour.
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D8152opscotts
Mar 20, 2025
Go with the best - Blue and his crew run a well oiled machine. They sit on the best location which makes for a seamless experience. Our guide Eion(sp) made sure we had a blast while keeping us safe on the BIG DROPS. This is a must do. Get there early if you can and take the hike to preview the cascades and explore a cool little cave.
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Pioneer30216387712
Mar 19, 2025
So much fun - This was so much fun, one of our favorite NZ activities. We have done a lot of commercial rafting and this was one of the best. Our guide Justen was great and made the whole experience awesome.
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Stephenmd2915gc
Mar 18, 2025
Went for the rafting, came back for zip-lining - This company is top notch. Pulled in on cruise in nearby Tauranga. Booked this the day prior and they organized a minibus from cruise port. Wife and I did the rafting and it was GREAT! So well done and organized. Safety was fantastic. Had all the gear u may need. The guides made the experience fun. The river and waterfalls were exhilarating! After arriving in Auckland the missus and I drove back down the next day just to ziplibe too. Also well worth it! Once again, the guides Jonny and nui, were fantastic and good on all topics as we walked the trails between zip lines. Top notch stuff!
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