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Kaitiaki Adventures - Kaituna Whitewater Rafting

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Take on the challenge of a thrilling rafting adventure with Kaitiaki Adventures - Rotorua’s White Water Rafting Specialists.

Take on the challenge of a thrilling 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 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

  • Location: 1135 Te Ngae Road, Tikitere, Rotorua 3074

    Restrictions: Must be 13 years and over

Available Bookings from 8 Jun to 21 Jun 2025

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

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

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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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From Kaitiaki Adventures - Kaituna Whitewater Rafting

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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Nga mihi nui Nicolas

JN Brenko from Canada wrote on 22 May 2025

Perfect rafting experience

Had a lot of fun doing rafting with Kaitiaki Adventures. Best waterfall drop I’ve ever had!

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Fitri Fadzlullah from New Zealand wrote on 19 May 2025

EPIC whitewater rafting

Great crew, awesome adventure. Sam and Caruzo rocks!

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From Kaitiaki Adventures - Kaituna Whitewater Rafting

Thank you so much for the awesome review! We're stoked you had an epic whitewater adventure — Sam and Caruzo will be pumped to hear your shoutout, they definitely rock! Hope to see you back on the river for another unforgettable ride soon. Big thanks from the whole Kaitiaki whānau — ngā mihi nui! 🌊🚣‍♂️🔥

Masaharu Masuno from New Zealand wrote on 14 May 2025

Time

It was a great fun. If it was more longer distance of rafting it would be much better.

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From Kaitiaki Adventures - Kaituna Whitewater Rafting

Thanks so much for joining us — we're glad to hear you had a great time on the water! We appreciate your thoughts on the rafting distance, we love river so much and wish we could stay longer as well! :) Ngā mihi from all of us at Kaitiaki— hope to see you again for another ride! 🌊🚣‍♀️💯

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