Nature, culture AND adrenaline - This trip has it all! Take on the mighty Kaituna River in an unforgettable rafting expedition with Rotorua Rafting.
Rotorua Rafting - Kaituna River Adventure
Keen for a bit of a thrill? Jump on board with Rotorua Rafting and take on the Kaituna River — home to the legendary 7-meter Tutea Falls, the world’s tallest commercially rafted waterfall. Yeah, you heard that right. This isn’t your average paddle; it’s an epic white-water ride packed with heart-racing rapids, stunning native bush, and all the good vibes you could ask for.
Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned river rat, we’ll sort you out with all the gear, the know-how, and a heap of laughs.
Thanks so much for coming along, Sarah Jane! We're stoked you enjoyed it. :)
Awesome day, instructors were great, felt very safe in their hands. They also made the trip fun. The rafting on the river was brilliant, best river rafting I've done, just wish it was longer as it was so enjoyable although an hour on the water is still good value. The current is quite strong so I think you need to be a reasonable swimmer if you want to swim down the rapids but everyone has lifejackets and helmets so risk is minimal. The whole team were really kind and extremely helpful. Would definitely recommend doing this
Massive thanks for the review, Christopher! We agree, the time on the water flies by when you're having that much fun, but we're glad you felt it was great value. Hope to see you back for another lap one day.
This is a must , I was feeling apprehensive , but don’t, the whole experience from beginning to end was incredible and exciting . I am so pleased I have achieved this with this company , they made you feel relaxed safe and wanted you to have nothing but incredible memories, they take photos as you transport through the rapids so you can treasure the experience . i want to go back and do it again tmrw now
Thanks for choosing Rotorua Rafting! We really appreciate you sharing your experience. We’re thrilled you enjoyed the rapids, the team, and the photo keepsakes. See you next time!
This was our family’s favorite activities thus far on our NZ vacation. The guides were awesome. The scenery was breathtakingly beautiful. Highly recommend!!
Thanks for the fantastic review, Ellen! We are honored to be your family’s favorite activity on your New Zealand vacation so far. There is so much to see in this beautiful country, so that really means a lot to us. Enjoy the rest of your trip!
Awesome team of guides was a great experience would do it again tomorrow
Mighty thanks for joining us, Scotty! We’re rapt that you enjoyed the experience and the energy of our team. See you next time for round two!
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Sarah Jane Caudwell from New Zealand wrote on 05 April 2026
Fantastic experience
Great trip. Thanks Pedro for making our trip so much fun. All the guides were great. I totally recommend doing rafting with Rotorua Rafting