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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.
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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!
Showing all 1970 authenticated Bookme reviews
From Kaituna Cascades - The Original Grade 5 Kaituna White Water Rafting Company
Thank you so much for your kind review team!
Malin Kuhr from New Zealand wrote on 19 January 2026
Loved it!
This was the best rafting experience I have ever had! The 7m waterfall is an absolute highlight but there are so many different sections in the river so it never gets boring! The crew is super fun and professional too! 10/10
From Kaituna Cascades - The Original Grade 5 Kaituna White Water Rafting Company
Thank you for your awesome review Malin!
Karon Hughes from Australia wrote on 19 January 2026
Awesome trip with highly experienced guides
What an amazing trip! We were two adults and two 13 year old girls who absolutely loved every minute of this tour. Great, friendly, professional and super experienced staff - amazing photographer who took awesome photos of our group - more than any other tour operator in NZ! Couldn’t recommend these guys highly enough :)
From Kaituna Cascades - The Original Grade 5 Kaituna White Water Rafting Company
Cheers team, thank you for the five stars!
Antonia Bradley from United Kingdom wrote on 18 January 2026
Worth every cent - what a ride!!
We loved this so much we want to do it again! The guys were great fun but made us feel safe and guided us through the rapids. The big one felt huge it was really exciting and despite getting thrown out we survived and loved it!! Do it you won’t regret it!!
From Kaituna Cascades - The Original Grade 5 Kaituna White Water Rafting Company
Legends!
T Tran from New Zealand wrote on 18 January 2026
10 out of 10
What a fun experience with the family. Awesome scenery, fun filled ride, great raft instructor (Cobba) and excellent communications from the admin on the day. Would definitely do this again! Highly recommmended!!!
From Kaituna Cascades - The Original Grade 5 Kaituna White Water Rafting Company
Cheers team, thank you for your kind review!!
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Andrea from New Zealand wrote on 20 January 2026
Unreal experience
What a fantastic time on the water, the river is stunning , was nervous about the whole white water rafting thing and 7 metre waterfall but our guide Josh was amazing and I knew we were in good hands with him as our guide. Ton of adrenaline running through the body, unreal experience and would recommend to everyone. Thank you to the whole Kaituna team, everyone we so friendly and welcoming.