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New Zealand Whitewater Academy - Epic Tandem Kayak Tours

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Grab a friend and paddle your way into adventure on the Kaituna River with our incredible tandem kayak tours

Grab a friend and paddle your way into adventure on the Kaituna River with our incredible tandem kayak tours

Highlights

  • BEST whitewater kayaking excursion in the world - no experience required!
  • Take a one-on-one trip down the famous Kaituna River
  • Kayak off the worlds highest commercially kayaked waterfall and through 14 exciting rapids
  • Be surrounded by subtropical native forest

New to whitewater kayaking or just want to share the thrill with friends? Our tandem kayak trip down the Kaituna River is perfect for beginners! This adventure takes you on an exhilarating journey down the river, where you'll tackle the world's highest commercially kayaked waterfall and navigate 14 exciting rapids, all while surrounded by stunning subtropical native forests in a breathtaking gorge.

With a 1:1 instructor-to-client ratio and an additional kayaker accompanying the tour, you can enjoy the excitement while feeling completely safe. We can accommodate up to four clients per trip—ideal for couples or groups of friends ready to conquer the river together!

Adult $297.00

What's included

  • Includes all kayaking equipment
  • Introduction and in-depth safety briefing
  • Includes GoPro footage of your tour

Duration

  • Allow approximately 2 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • 780 State Highway 33
  • Okere Falls
  • New Zealand

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 12
  • Max weight: 90kgs

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Age limit 12 years old

    Weight limit 90kgs(if over 90kgs please call prior to booking)

  • For discounted tickets / bookings to go ahead there is a minimum requirement of 2 people.

Available Bookings from 16 Dec to 29 Dec 2024

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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  • Adult$237.00 Less than 6 at this price!

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

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

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Rachelle Wang from Australia wrote on 12 March 2023

EPIC TOUR

Absolutely EPIC tour. Our guides were friendly, knowledgable and adventurous. They made us feel safe out on the rapids, despite the conditions being intense. HIGHLY recommend this tour over any rafting tour experience. Its more active, challenging and thrilling, and you learn more about how to navigate the white water.

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From New Zealand Whitewater Academy - Epic Tandem Kayak Tours

Hey Rachelle, Thanks for dragging Adam out for a trip with us. You two were awesome to hang out with and made the tour super fun. We are stoked you had such a good time. Thanks for the awesome review, Rob

bp1 from Australia wrote on 08 December 2024

You must do this!

If you found this tandem kayak while looking for white water rafting on BookMe like us, highly recommend doing this as you go over the same rapids and 7m waterfall but with the intensity and adrenaline turned up to 100. You also get to optionally swim down a rapid and jump off a 10m cliff. Rob, Sam, and Jerry were amazing guides and made us feel safe throughout the entire experience, and provided knowledge of the surround areas. Still reeling from what an amazing experience this is, hands down the best thing we have done so far!

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Alanna Ojibway from United States wrote on 27 January 2024

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We had such an amazing experience with Sam and the rest of the crew! For a couple of first timers, we felt completely safe and supported throughout the paddle and they kept us laughing through the ride. Definitely an adventure you won’t want to miss to see explore one of the most beautiful parts of Rotorua/Okere Falls!

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From New Zealand Whitewater Academy - Epic Tandem Kayak Tours

Hey Alanna, Thanks for the amazing review and we are stoked you had such a good time! The crew had such a good time paddling down the river with you. Enjoy the rest of your Holiday.

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