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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!.
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Gareth Cossey from Australia wrote on 09 April 2026
Highly recommend
3rd time doing the kaituna rafting, first time with kaituna cascades. By far the best of the lot. Very friendly staff take safety seriously but were also open to providing the best experience on the river.
Karl Martin from Ireland wrote on 08 April 2026
Great experience
Would highly recommend for those visiting Rotorua! Instructors were incredibly helpful and reassuring.
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Carol from New Zealand wrote on 08 April 2026
An exciting experience
The company and staff have provided an exciting and dedicated service to the customers
Mark Glucina from New Zealand wrote on 08 April 2026
Special River
Kaituna is a well run outfit with fine guides. A great option for white water rafting.
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Justine Blankenstein from New Zealand wrote on 11 April 2026
10 out of 10
The family had an awesome experience. Jasper was really funny. The teenagers loved his jokes. Would highly recommend the trip!