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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 ($)
- Adult$75.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Adult$90.00
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- Adult$135.00
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- Adult$105.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$115.00
- Adult$90.00
- Adult$115.00
- Adult$115.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Adult$100.00
- Adult$135.00
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- Adult$95.00
- Adult$105.00
- Adult$100.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Adult$115.00
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- Adult$115.00
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- Adult$95.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Adult$105.00
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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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Zoe Essig from Switzerland wrote on 07 February 2026
Rafting
Had a awesome time.
tanishqd from India wrote on 05 February 2026
Thrill Ride on Water!
Kaituna Cascades isn’t just about rafting, it’s about the whole vibe. From the moment you arrive, you’re greeted with smiles, good energy, and a sense of adventure that’s impossible to resist. The team is super welcoming, and the atmosphere is relaxed yet buzzing with excitement. It’s the kind of place where strangers become friends, and everyone leaves with a story to tell.
Austin Shen from Australia wrote on 30 January 2026
Great experience
Really enjoyed this, would recommend to everyone!
From Kaituna Cascades - The Original Grade 5 Kaituna White Water Rafting Company
Thanks for the 5 STAR review Austin
Shaune Inia from New Zealand wrote on 29 January 2026
Awesome experience and even more aweosne guides!
Dan was an amazing guide! He was fun, energetic and made you feel safe at all times. (Oh Accept that time he dunked us under the water fall! 😅 just kidding that was the best part!) thanks to all the team would highly recommend. If you don’t do it you’re missing out! Cheers Guys!
From Kaituna Cascades - The Original Grade 5 Kaituna White Water Rafting Company
DAN THE MAN!!! Cheers for the epic review!!
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RAWINIA from New Zealand wrote on 08 February 2026
Simarekap
Great experienced and friendly guides - absolutely awesome. The native scenery was awesome and the rafting an awesome buzz