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Wet n Wild Rafting - Grade 5 Kaituna River

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Experience adrenaline pumping grade 5 white water action on the exciting and beautiful Kaituna River.

Experience adrenaline pumping grade 5 white water action on the exciting and beautiful Kaituna River.

Highlights

  • Drop from the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the southern hemisphere, with a thundering 7 meter drop
  • Navigate 14 rapids in 45 minutes through the spectacular lush tree lined gorges, steeped in Maori history

Boasting the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the southern hemisphere, with a thundering 7 meter drop, the Kaituna is a must do adventure activity in New Zealand.

Apart from the "Big Waterfall" this Kaituna Rafting expedition offers 14 rapids in 45 minutes as you negotiate your way through the spectacular lush tree lined gorges, steeped in Maori history.

The Kaituna is rated grade 5 because of the waterfall however it is still completely suitable for first time rafters who are comfortable in the water.

Per Person $105.00

What's included

  • Qualified & experienced guides and all the equipment required for a safe and exciting rafting experience including: Self Bailing raft, paddles, helmet, life-jacket, wetsuit, booties and in colder conditions a fleece top and spray jacket.

Restrictions

Notes

  • Minimum age 13 years and older.

    Transport: Please contact the operator for transport options.

    Meeting Location and times: 58A Fryer Road, Hamurana. Please ensure you are at the base at either 8am, 11am or 2pm.

    Duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour total time on the water. 2 to 2.5 hours for the whole experience with transport and briefings.

    About Wet n Wild: Wet n Wild has been safely operating rafting trips in New Zealand for 30 years. All guides are highly experienced and licensed for the rivers they operate, we pride ourselves on being firmly focused on customer safety and service.

  • If you cancel within 48 hours of the commencement of the trip, the full price is charged.

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Exhilarating experience
Exhilarating experience
Dave Barnes from United Kingdom
Exhilarating experience
Exhilarating experience
Dave Barnes from United Kingdom
Exhilarating experience
Exhilarating experience
Dave Barnes from United Kingdom
Good experience - but only 40 Minutes
Good experience - but only 40 Minutes
Torsten from Germany
Good experience - but only 40 Minutes
Good experience - but only 40 Minutes
Torsten from Germany
Good experience - but only 40 Minutes
Good experience - but only 40 Minutes
Torsten from Germany
Shaka!
Shaka!
Christopher Myers from Australia
Espectacular
Espectacular
José Pedro Hernández from Uruguay
Worth the trip from Auz!
Worth the trip from Auz!
Damian Fry from Australia
Great experience
Great experience
Henrik from Germany
Fun fun fun
Fun fun fun
Edwin from Australia
Skux
Skux
Allyson Penfold from Australia
Skux
Skux
Allyson Penfold from Australia
Skux
Skux
Allyson Penfold from Australia
Great day out and great value
Great day out and great value
Laura Adams from NZ

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Nicole Krotky from Austria wrote on 18 January 2020

Amazing!!

Die Guides waren super nett und lustig!! Unsere Tour hat richtig Spaß gemacht. Würde ich sofort wieder machen!! Man bekommt zum Schluss alle Fotos auf einem USB Stick um 40 NZD

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Hi Nicole, Im glad you and Wolfgang had a good time , next time come and do the Wairoa river you dad will love that one too

Sabrina from Germany wrote on 02 December 2017

Kalte Dusche am Morgen

Wir haben die Tour morgens um 8 Uhr gemacht, was sehr entspannt war, da noch kein anderer Anbieter so früh eine Tour startet. Die Guides waren sehr kompetent und ich hab mich in keiner Situation in Gefahr gefühlt. Sie haben sich viel Zeit gelassen, um uns vorzubereiten und sich um jeden Einzelnen gekümmert. Würde die Tour jederzeit wieder machen und sehr empfehlen! Greetings, Sabrina

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Phil from Germany wrote on 13 February 2017

short, venturesome, incredible

Es war zwar nur eine Stunde auf dem Wasser, die aber dafür vollgepackt mit Eindrücken. Schon der Flußlauf sieht total fantastisch aus, die Reste des alten Wasserkraftwerks sind faszinierend, und dann sorgt noch der Guide für beste Unterhaltung. Ich hab schon echt viel solche Sachen in der ganzen Welt gemacht, aber das ist eine Perle. Die Stromschnellen sind gut, aber die Wasserfälle natürlich das Highlight, wer sowas noch nicht gemacht hat sollte es erleben. Und der Preis steht gut im Verhältnis zur Leistung.

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Franziska Prestele from Germany wrote on 04 March 2020

Perfect rafting tour!

The rafting was just perfect. When we arrived we got a short introduction which was super easy to understand and not working because of the fun team. The rafting itself took around an hour and was super adventorous, fun and exciting. I would definitely recommend doing it with wet n' wild as the team is super knowledgable and fun and you will have a great time :)!

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thanks so much for the super awesome review!

marcoc3 from United Kingdom wrote on 29 February 2020

Great fun!

The trip is 1.5km but it lasts about 40 minutes. Plenty of time to admire the beautiful scenario of the Kaituna river, a wonderful gorge covered in lush vegetation. Rapids are of the “drop, pool, drop” kind... including the 7m waterfall... Crew was professional and fun. Would definitely recommend it!

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ThankasMarco!

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