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Take on the challenge of a thrilling Rotorua Kaituna rafting adventure with Kaitiaki Adventures - Rotorua’s White Water Rafting Specialists.
Take on the challenge of a thrilling Rotorua Kaituna 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!
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
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- Per Person$115.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Person$139.00
- Per Person$115.00
- Per Person$115.00
- Per Person$115.00
- Per Person$115.00
- Per Person$75.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Person$115.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Person$115.00
- Per Person$115.00
- Per Person$139.00
- Per Person$115.00
- Per Person$99.00
- Per Person$115.00
- Per Person$99.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Person$139.00
- Per Person$115.00
- Per Person$99.00
- Per Person$99.00
- Per Person$99.00
- Per Person$75.00
- Per Person$85.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Person$139.00
- Per Person$99.00
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- Per Person$85.00
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- Per Person$115.00
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- Per Person$115.00
- Per Person$85.00
Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support
- emergencyCustomers loved the friendly and supportive staff, with many mentioning specific guides like Jack and Gilly who made them feel safe and comfortable (35 people said this).
- emergencyThe thrilling experience of rafting over the 7-meter Tutea Falls was frequently highlighted as a major highlight of the adventure (20 people said this).
- emergencyReviewers praised the clear safety instructions and professionalism of the guides, which helped ease any nerves (25 people said this).
- emergencyMany found the overall experience to be incredibly fun and exhilarating, with several stating it was a must-do activity in Rotorua (30 people said this).
- emergencyThe cultural aspect of the experience, including the Māori elements, was appreciated by many participants (15 people said this).
- emergencyCustomers enjoyed the beautiful scenery along the river, enhancing the overall experience (18 people said this).
- star_shineBring a towel.
Consider booking in advance to secure your spot.
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Courtney Brown from Australia wrote on 27 January 2026
Amazing experience!
I had such an amazing time! My guides Nexi and Ben were really experienced and professional while keeping it all fun. They were very enthusiastic about their work which made the experience personal and genuine. Would highly recommend!
Cameron Steele from United Kingdom wrote on 26 January 2026
Great guides amazing experience
Best value activity done in New Zealand. We had so much fun. Jack was a great guide. Appreciate the respect that was given to the history and importance of the river as a burial place.
travisd from United States wrote on 23 January 2026
Great adventure
Great trip
thechangelin from New Zealand wrote on 22 January 2026
Worth it! (Plus size travel review)
This experience was once in a life time, it was thrilling and scary but incredibly fun. Our guide was Kyle he was funny, informative, and made me feel safe despite me being quite anxious. If there's one thing you do when it rotorua, this is definitely it! Plus size travel/experience tips I include a portion regarding Plus size mobility/fitness levels in reviews as it is one of the harder things to find information about when adventuring. I contacted all 3 white water rafting places in Rotorua as I was near or just above their max weight limits (120-130kgs) Kaitiaki was the most prompt and informative in their responses (through texting their listed number not their query form on their website). When I arrived all their staff and guides were respectful, considerate, and made me feel welcome and comfortable. They use universal sized life-jackets that are relatively free size. You can choose between a wet jacket and wet suit, wetsuits are listed up to 4xl but I opted for a wet jacket which did fit me and I wear a 2xl in women's and all my fat is in my tummy/torso. For any accessibility or accommodation I would reccomend reaching out beforehand and discussing with the guide before going out how ever from a total amateur Plus size participants assessment I would say you definitely need an at least average level of fitness to participate for paddling and to be able to swim a short distance in strong currents in case you get chucked into the river (you will be aided by your lifejacket and a rope if needed) paddling can also be a little hard if you have a big tummy to paddle around but it is doable. My only further reccomendation is wearing shorts, I wore a jacket and bikini bottoms and was afraid that my pants were gonna get blown off in the rapids and this was a fear expressed by multiple of the other women rafting.
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Alyssa Barron from Australia wrote on 27 January 2026
Cool
Awesome experience just too short. Went way to quick.