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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 ($)
- Per Person$115.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Person$115.00
- Per Person$139.00
- Per Person$139.00
- Per Person$99.00
- Per Person$99.00
- Per Person$99.00
- Per Person$99.00
- Per Person$115.00
- Per Person$75.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Person$139.00
- Per Person$85.00
- Per Person$139.00
- Per Person$99.00
- Per Person$115.00
- Per Person$99.00
- Per Person$115.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Person$99.00
- Per Person$99.00
- Per Person$115.00
- Per Person$85.00
- Per Person$85.00
- Per Person$75.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Person$139.00
- Per Person$115.00
- Per Person$99.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Person$115.00
- Per Person$115.00
- Per Person$115.00
- Per Person$99.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Person$97.00
- Per Person$115.00
- Per Person$139.00
- Per Person$85.00
- Per Person$75.00
- Per Person$139.00
- Per Person$99.00
- Per Person$99.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Person$99.00
- Per Person$115.00
- Per Person$139.00
- Per Person$99.00
- Per Person$99.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Person$115.00
- Per Person$99.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Person$75.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Person$85.00
- 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).
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saskiamoanap from New Zealand wrote on 31 December 2025
Great time
We could have kept going if we hadn't run out of river to raft. We had a great group.
Karl Laurence from New Zealand wrote on 29 December 2025
Chur Māori
Beautiful river, excellent guides, 10/10 god time. Thanks to the team!
Supriya Kulkarni from Australia wrote on 28 December 2025
What an experience!!
Excellent team! Awesome awesome activity! They handled the whole experience with lots of expertise, humour and efficiency!
nikkirp from New Zealand wrote on 28 December 2025
Xmas gift for family
Excellent from start to end. Group of younger people aged 10 (hopped in after the waterfall), 13, 13, 15, 16 and 22. The younger kids were well taken care of and felt safe. They all loved it. Highly recommend from locals.
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Jay Faata from New Zealand wrote on 01 January 2026
Best thing to do in rotorua
Best. Day. Ever. Rafting Rotorua | Kaituna White Water Rafting with Kaitiaki Adventures was hands down the best experience I had in Rotorua. From the moment I arrived, I was warmly greeted by genuinely friendly staff at sign-in, which instantly put me at ease. Before we even hit the water, everything was explained clearly and thoroughly. As someone who isn’t a confident swimmer, I really appreciated how reassuring the briefing was. I felt looked after the whole way through. Huge shout out to our guide, Caruzo. Absolute legend. He kept things fun, calm, and super well-managed, and made sure everyone got the best possible experience on the river. The rafting itself was an adrenaline rush in the best way, and I felt safe the entire time. What made it even more special was learning about the Māori history of the awa. And having the river blessed with a karakia before we set off was such a powerful moment. As a visitor, it made me feel welcomed, grounded, and genuinely safe. If you’re in Rotorua, this is a must-do. I’d do it again in a heartbeat.