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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$85.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$75.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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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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From Kaituna Cascades - The Original Grade 5 Kaituna White Water Rafting Company
Thank you for the five stars!!
Nerida Higgins from Australia wrote on 14 March 2026
Exhilarating
Epic rafting, amazing crew, guaranteed fun & adrenaline ! The safety briefing & getting geared up is efficient, yet adequately thorough to make you feel assured & comfortable about the technicalities of rafting ahead. Once on the river our guide Sam kept us both informed & excited. Definitely an experience to remember !
From Kaituna Cascades - The Original Grade 5 Kaituna White Water Rafting Company
Hell yeah - stoked you loved Sams style & good times :)
rushabhs1 from India wrote on 13 March 2026
The best experience ever!!
Bal our guide was simply the best!! Enjoyed a lott!! Warm Regards, Rushabh from India
From Kaituna Cascades - The Original Grade 5 Kaituna White Water Rafting Company
Cheers mate !
Tiki Mossop from New Zealand wrote on 12 March 2026
What an epic trip!!
Totally recommend this epic adventure!! So much fun and quite a bit of excitement!!!
From Kaituna Cascades - The Original Grade 5 Kaituna White Water Rafting Company
Heck yeah! what an epic pic thanks team!!
Kyla Angell from New Zealand wrote on 09 March 2026
amazingggg
Had the most amazing time and our guide flynn was the best! Can’t recommend it enough!
From Kaituna Cascades - The Original Grade 5 Kaituna White Water Rafting Company
Thank you for your epic review team!!
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Sven Lidstrom from Norway wrote on 16 March 2026
Lots of fun!!
Great experience!!