Kaituna River Rafting: 14 Rapids Adventure

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
  • Guidance by a professional Kiwi guide.
  • Experience 100% Pure NZ Kaituna Rafting on a 2-hour round trip.
  • Complimentary hotel or motel transfer included.
  • Capture your adventure with a professional photographer.
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
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Awhi1801
Jul 26, 2025
Give it a splash - Fun time on the water.. good way to wake up.. the guides were very thorough.. always a fun time.. everyone had a blast.. would highly recommend for anyone looking for a thrill..
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G1618khab
Jul 26, 2025
Scenery and adrenaline! - Such a fun experience. Staff were so so lovely and the scenery was gorgeous in between the adrenaline rushes! Went in winter, thought it might be super chilly but was comfortable/warm enough in the gear provided.
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Go34621426378
Jul 25, 2025
Amazing - Amazing experience. Super great guides. Cheers captain Jack!! Easy instructions and no waiting around. Loved it. So did dad
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Jennahope
Jul 5, 2025
Best activity in the north - Our favourite activity in the north! I can not swim and this was amazing so don’t let that discourage you ! Highly recommend booking !
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I6862upnathanp
Jul 2, 2025
Fun, fast, friendly, beautiful, exciting! - Really great rafting day trip! It was easily done with a few hours of available time and the entire team was fantastic. From pickup to drop off, we were greeted with enthusiasm and welcome. Our rafting guides Ben and Jono were full of enthusiasm and very good at what they do. The actual rafting was about 45 minutes and was both very exciting and still accessible for first timers. Everyone in the raft was given an opportunity to do something special and the educational aspect was very interesting.
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X2724lgmichaelf
Jun 23, 2025
Absolutely amazing trip with a great tour guide. Great activity for adventure lovers. - Absolutely amazing trip with a great tour guide. Great activity for adventure lovers. Would have happily done the rafting twice!
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Devink532
Jun 20, 2025
Great Solo Traveler Activity! - This is an amazing experience! Our tour guide Jack was the best! It is a great activity for solo travelers! They make you feel at home!
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248seamusb
Jun 16, 2025
Excellent time - We had an amazing time! The guides were great and the rapids were so fun. The driver picked us up and dropped us off. The 7m waterfall was very exciting.
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Fiona
Jun 3, 2025
Rapids Adventure - Good play, following the leader through the rapids, thrills, thrills, fun - we smoothed it out for a while, then met a few small waterfalls, rushed down and splashed water on us. At the biggest waterfall, 5.5 meters high, I felt like I wasn't even physically on my own when I went down, I was clinging to the rope on the side of the boat before it was washed away, two of my teammates on the boat were washed into the water, both were fished out by lifeguards, it was very interesting!
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Reneeo603
Jun 1, 2025
Go Rafting! - Rafting with Kaitiaki adventures was so much fun! i wanted to turn the raft around and do it all over again. Captain Jack was a brilliant guide/ lead. Excellent instructions and felt super safe the whole time, even going down the 6m waterfall. Highly recommend!!
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From $81
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).