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Kaitiaki Adventures - Kaituna Whitewater Rafting

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Take on the challenge of a thrilling rafting adventure with Kaitiaki Adventures - Rotorua’s White Water Rafting Specialists.

Take on the challenge of a thrilling rafting adventure with Kaitiaki Adventures - Rotorua’s White Water Rafting Specialists.

Highlights

  • Raft down the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world - the 7 metre Tutea Falls!
  • Adrenalin packed whitewater rafting through over 14 rapids
  • Beautiful scenery and Maori culture
  • No experience necessary

Take on the challenge of a thrilling rafting adventure with Kaitiaki Adventures - Rotorua’s White Water Rafting Specialists.

The Kaituna River carves through a natural gorge and serves up an exciting series of playful rapids and waterfalls that are set within beautiful native bush.

Get your adrenalin pumping when you go over Tutea Falls which, at 7 metres, is the world's highest commercially rafted waterfall!

This grade 5 rafting adventure will have you buzzing with excitement.

No experience is required, the team at Kaitiaki Adventures will assist you throughout the trip and provide all the training required.

Culture, adrenaline, action and fun – This is one adventure not to be missed!

Per Person $139.00

What's included

  • 3 hour Whitewater rafting adventure
  • Courtesy transport from Rotorua CBD accomodation and Rotorua information centre
  • Experienced guide and training provided
  • All safety equipment

Duration

  • Allow approximately 3 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Meet at: 1135 Te Ngae Road
  • Tikitere
  • Rotorua or choose central Rotorua pick up location through checkout.

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 13
  • Not recommended for pregnant women, people with back, knee or heart problems

Notes

  • Location: 1135 Te Ngae Road, Tikitere, Rotorua 3074

    Restrictions: Must be 13 years and over

Available Bookings from 5 Apr to 18 Apr 2025

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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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daeho from South Korea wrote on 26 January 2024

숙련된 리더와 함께하는 안전하면서도 박진감 넘치는 래프팅

실제 래프팅 시간은 45분에서 1시간 정도 소요됩니다. 전체 시간은 대략 2시간반이며, 처음 30분은 등록 및 오리엔테이션 시간이고, 왕복 30분(각 15분씩)은 실제 래프팅 장소로 가기위한 차량 이동시간이며, 1시간은 래프팅 시간, 이후 30분은 복귀 후 복장을 갈아입고, (원하는 분들에 한해) 사진을 찾는 시간이라고 보시면 될 것 같습니다. 모든 크루들은 상당히 숙련되었으며, 실제 탑승인원은 7명(직원 1명 포함)인데 6~7m 폭포 하강 시 3명이 보트에서 이탈(위험하다기보단 해당 폭포 래프팅은 그러할 수 있음)했음에도 침착하게 보트에 다시 탑승시키는 등 짜릿함과 안전함을 둘 다 갖춘 매우 훌륭한 경험이었습니다. 래프팅을 안 한다던 와이프, 그리고 20살된 아들 모두에게 좋은 경험을 갖게 해주어 만족스러운 경험이었습니다. 다시 한 번 카이티아키 어드벤처 직원들에게 감사합니다.

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Jacqueline Hooke from Australia wrote on 27 March 2025

Awesome crew

My sister and I who are in our late 60's had an absolute blast. Our steerer Ben was so skilled. Instructions were great and to the point. Loved the cultural touch. The Maori prayer. Everyone looked after us so so well, from the receptionist to the rafting guides. Bloody awesome. Thankyou!!!!

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Noi Cohen from Israel wrote on 26 March 2025

Amazing experience

It was a big fun! The staff were really friendly and made our experience great! Very recommend :)

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kyliel15 from Australia wrote on 19 March 2025

Excellent

Excellent arvo out on the river. Our guide Kyle was amazing, he was very funny, knowledgeable and just an awesome human. Felt very safe ! Would defo recommend this mob

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Cerys Little from United Kingdom wrote on 16 March 2025

Brilliant! Everyone should give it a go!

I LOVED my rafting session! I've never been rafting before so this was great! I only had 2 other people on my trip, so it was quite personal and a hell of a laugh with the crew! The crew were helpful and took us through the steps and what to expect. The physical demand is quite minimal, the water wasn't that cold at all (I did it in March) and there was plenty to see! Shout out to Dan and Connor for making my experience special!

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