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!

Per Person $139.00

What's included

  • 3 hour Whitewater rafting adventure
  • Courtesy transport from Rotorua CBD accomodation and Rotorua information centre
  • Experienced guide and training provided
  • All safety equipment

Duration

  • Allow approximately 3 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Meet at:
  • 1135 TE NGAE ROAD, TIKITERE ROTORUA 3074
  • or
  • Choose central Rotorua pick up location through checkout.

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 13
  • Not recommended for pregnant women, people with back, knee or heart problems

Notes

  • Check-in Location:1135 TE NGAE ROAD, TIKITERE ROTORUA 3074

    Restrictions: Must be 13 years and over

Available Bookings from29 May to 11 Jun 2026

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AWESOME! Best Day Ever white water Worth it! (Plus size travel review) He Taonga Tēnei Wheako (A treasured experience)
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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

  • emergencyLes clients ont adoré le personnel amical et de soutien, beaucoup mentionnant des guides spécifiques comme Jack et Gilly qui les ont fait se sentir en sécurité et à l'aise (35 personnes ont dit cela).
  • emergencyL'expérience palpitante de faire du rafting sur la chute d'eau de Tutea de 7 mètres a souvent été mise en avant comme un point culminant majeur de l'aventure (20 personnes ont dit cela).
  • emergencyLes critiques ont loué les instructions de sécurité claires et le professionnalisme des guides, ce qui a aidé à apaiser les nerfs (25 personnes ont dit cela).
  • emergencyBeaucoup ont trouvé l'expérience globale incroyablement amusante et exaltante, plusieurs affirmant qu'il s'agissait d'une activité incontournable à Rotorua (30 personnes ont dit cela).
  • emergencyL'aspect culturel de l'expérience, y compris les éléments maoris, a été apprécié par de nombreux participants (15 personnes ont dit cela).
  • emergencyLes clients ont apprécié le paysage magnifique le long de la rivière, ce qui a amélioré l'expérience globale (18 personnes ont dit cela).
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Gaelle from France wrote on 02 February 2025

Super!

Petite entreprise , guide extra, on recommande!! On fait tous le même parcours sur la rivière. Très chouette!!

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Thanks so much for the great review! We’re glad you enjoyed the river run with our awesome guide. It’s always a special journey for everyone on the same course. Big cheers from the whole Kaitiaki whānau — we’d love to see you back for more fun soon! 🌊😊🙌

Nicolas THEBAULT from France wrote on 04 June 2019

Super expérience !

Une équipe très accueillante et sympathique, la descente de la rivière s'est super bien passée ! Merci beaucoup !

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Laura from Latvia wrote on 13 May 2026

Super-fun activity

Great experience, enjoyed more than expected. Big bonus - pick-up service from Rotorua. Don`t miss-out - I went solo and still had lot of fun with random people in raft!

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Grace Kai Fong from New Zealand wrote on 05 May 2026

Rotorua MUST do!

The rafting was 100% the highlight of our trip! The guides were all great and the woman at the front desk was awesome. It was just a shame the female photographer appeared to be in a bad mood and $40 felt steep for the 5-6 photos of me and my partner. However, overall we would recommend to anybody going to Rotorua!

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Zi Ning Ang from Singapore wrote on 28 April 2026

Kaitaiki whitewater rafting

Guide Drax was knowledgeable and always on a lookout for our safety.

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