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Join the Original Kaituna Rafting Company for an unbeatable Grade 5 white-water experience on one of New Zealand's most exciting and beautiful rivers!
Join the Original Kaituna Rafting Company for an unbeatable Grade 5 white-water experience on one of New Zealand's most exciting and beautiful rivers!
Highlights
- Tackle the Mighty Kaituna River and attempt the world famous 7 metre Tutea Falls!
- Enjoy a 50 minute action packed ride down 14 epic rapids.
- Stunning scenery through a tight and twisting warm water jungle canyon.
- Experienced and safety assured guide.
Experience the thrills and spills of the Mighty Kaituna River as we take on the world famous 7 meter Tutea Falls, the highest commercially rafted waterfall.
Together with your expert guide, your team will enjoy a 50 minute action packed ride down 14 epic rapids in a tight and twisting warm water jungle canyon.
This is a white water enthusiasts dream and is a must do for adrenaline junkies and 1st timers rafters alike!
No prior experience is necessary as you will be given full and comprehensive training but basic swimming skills is recommended
All you need is a reasonable level of fitness, a sense of fun and adventure, swimwear and a towel.
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
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Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support
- emergencyGuides are fun, professional, and ensure safety (45 people said this).
- emergencyThe experience is thrilling and full of adrenaline, especially going over the big waterfall (38 people said this).
- emergencyThe scenery along the Kaituna River is beautiful and adds to the experience (29 people said this).
- emergencyThe team is friendly and creates a welcoming atmosphere, making everyone feel at ease (34 people said this).
- emergencyThe option to swim during the trip is a highlight for many (23 people said this).
- emergencyGreat value for money, especially when paying for the whole raft rather than per person (15 people said this).
- star_shineDon't forget to buy the photos to capture the memories!.
If you're nervous, just communicate with your guide—they're great at reassuring you!.
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From Kaituna Cascades - The Original Grade 5 Kaituna White Water Rafting Company
Cheers team!
Margaret Korb from United States wrote on 02 March 2026
INCREDIBLE
This was such an INCREDIBLE experience!!! Nothing but amazing wonderful things to say about our SICK AS guide Josh. He was so fun and knowledgeable about the river. ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT! I will be bragging and telling everyone about this for years to come :)
From Kaituna Cascades - The Original Grade 5 Kaituna White Water Rafting Company
Thank you for the epic review team!!
Stefan Konwinski from Poland wrote on 01 March 2026
Fantastic
Wow. It is fantastic. If you love rafting it is a trip for you
From Kaituna Cascades - The Original Grade 5 Kaituna White Water Rafting Company
Legend ! Cheers for the review
timmyturn from New Zealand wrote on 01 March 2026
One of the best adventures I’ve done in nz!
This is the second time I have done this and loved every minute just the same! Our guide Malcolm did a great job at keeping us safe and we had tons of fun! Highly recommend!
From Kaituna Cascades - The Original Grade 5 Kaituna White Water Rafting Company
Thank you for the epic review!
Stephanie Griffith from United States wrote on 27 February 2026
A raging good time.
I have nothing but good things to say about my experience with Kaituna Cascades. The guides are funny and high-energy, but also clearly focused on safety and ensuring everyone makes it in (and out) of the river. It is definitely a high-octane activity, no doubt, but I'd recommend it to anyone. Book it!
From Kaituna Cascades - The Original Grade 5 Kaituna White Water Rafting Company
Hell yeah - Love it ! Cheers for the mint review
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Brodan Tanner from Australia wrote on 05 March 2026
Best Activity in New Zealand
Trips was a blast, Cole was a fantastic guide. Really made the entire experience as fun and thrilling as possible. Would do it again in a heartbeat!