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Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

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Kaituna River features grade 5 rapids plus the awesome 7 meter (23 feet) Tutea Falls, the worlds highest commercially rafted waterfall. Take the ultimate thrill ride on this Kaituna River white water rafting tour.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • All necessary equipment
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Departure Point

837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074, New Zealand Hangar 14s, Rotorua Airport. Take the driveway on the left as you enter the airport and follow it till you see our signs. Free parking is available out the front of our base.

Transfers available from central Rotorua commercial accommodation

Return Details

837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074, New Zealand Hangar 14s, Rotorua Airport. Take the driveway on the left as you enter the airport and follow it till you see our signs. Free parking is available out the front of our base.

  • River Rats Raft & Kayak, Rotorua, New Zealand
    The trip runs through a stunning bush clad gorge and features 14 rapids, including the worlds highest commercially rafted waterfall. Your day will begin with a pickup from your hotel. From here you will be taken to the airport base where you will obtain your equipment and participate in a safety briefing as well as quick training. After this you'll proceed to Kaituna River.
    180 minutes
  • Kaituna River, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
    You can't get more thrills and action than on a grade 5 rapid. Fast and furious, you'll ride through foamy water over the seven meter drop waterfall! Most of the trip runs through a very narrow gorge with sheer rock walls clad in ferns and other native plants providing a truly stunning backdrop to this exciting tour. Although this trip provides full on action the pool drop nature of the river means it is not technically difficult so the trip is suitable for adventurous beginners. In fact around 70% of customers have never rafted before. Around 15 - 20 minutes of training is provided prior to the trip teaching all the required paddle commands and safety information. Situated in the Okere Falls Scenic Reserve the river is pool drop, meaning that every rapid is followed by calm water making it very forgiving for a grade 5 river. You'll be provided with: • Safety Helmets • Lifejackets • Wetsuits • Polar Fleece Tops (weather dependent) • Spray jackets (weather dependent) • Wetsuit Booties
    50 minutes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age is 13 years
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • There is a recommended minimum weight of 40 kilograms (88 pounds) for this tour
  • Please bring swimwear, a towel and a sense of adventure!
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
C M B
24 Apr 2025
What an Adrenalin rush. So much fun! River rats team of Cam (guide) Lenny (safety kayaker) and Justin (photographer) were fantastic. They were focussed on safety, but also kept it entertaining and helped push us slightly outside our comfort zone (in a good way). We did some basic skills before we got into the water and then jumped straight in. As a family of 5 (with 3 teens ranging from 13 to 17), it was a highlight of our holiday. The kids loved it and what a thrill to do something together as a family that got us out in the beautiful Kaituna river and working together. We did the Grade 3-5 rapids and the 7m waterfall at the end. Loved it. Do yourself a favour and add this to your ‘Adrenalin adventure holiday’ must do list in the North Island. Highly professional team, great experience and something we’ll talk about and reminisce for years to come.
Angela_R
11 Apr 2025
A well run operation. The experience provided beautiful scenery, exilerating rapids and waterfall drops and lots of fun.
Odyssey676833
10 Apr 2025
This was absolutely awesome. I did it with my son & grandson, 65,43 & 15 years old so 3 generations. We had Neville as our guide and he was friendly and funny. Highly recommend River Rats Rafting.
This tour in North Island is organized by River Rats Raft Kayak

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