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Rafting Rotorua | Kaituna White Water Rafting Kaitiaki Adventures

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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 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 23 Nov to 6 Dec 2025

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  • Per Person$115.00 Less than 6 at this price!

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  • Per Person$115.00 Less than 6 at this price!

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  • Per Person$115.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$115.00 Less than 6 at this price!

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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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hannes from Germany wrote on 29 October 2025

Coole Action

Ein schönes Abenteuer über 45 min. auf dem Wasser. Der 7 m Absturz des Wasserfalls ist genial.

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Martin Schaefczuk from Germany wrote on 01 April 2025

White Water Rafting Kaituna River

Die Tour war kurz und klasse! Das Wasser des Kaituna-Rivers ist nicht kalt, bedingt durch das Thermalgebiet von Rotorua. Der Wasserfall war 7 m hoch und hat im Herbst die größtmögliche Höhe. Unser Raft war mit 6 Personen beladen und kippte am Auslauf des Wasserfalles um. Dies gefiel mir am besten. Zum Glück passierten keine Verletzungen oder Unfälle. Auch das Parallelraft kippte im Auslauf um.

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From Rafting Rotorua | Kaituna White Water Rafting Kaitiaki Adventures

Thanks heaps for the awesome feedback! Glad you loved the tour and that big 7-meter waterfall was a highlight — especially with it being so full in autumn. The raft tipping moments definitely make it one wild ride, and we’re happy everyone stayed safe and sound. Cheers from the whole Kaitiaki whānau — hope to see you back for more fun on the river soon!

stefanfelsner from Germany wrote on 25 October 2024

Ein tolles Erlebnis

Die Rafting Tour ist eine mega Erfahrung! Adrenalin ist garantiert und die Guides machen einen tollen Job. Ich hatte eine super Zeit

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Dorothea from Germany wrote on 20 September 2024

Tolles Erlebnis!

Ich war vorher noch nie Raften und es hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht! Das Team ist sehr bemüht die best möglichste Erfahrung für jeden rauszuholen und gibt gute Einweisungen. Das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis stimmt auch. Nur für die Bilder im Nachhinein wird meiner Meinung nach etwas zu viel Geld verlangt, aber man muss sie nicht kaufen. Ich würde die Tour jedem weiterempfehlen!

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Marvin Roosen from Germany wrote on 22 June 2024

Spaß und Action volles Programm

War einfach klasse. Unser Guide Caruzo (siehe Bild) hat jeden Spaß mitgemacht und uns trotz des einen Überschlags sicher nach untern gebracht.

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From Rafting Rotorua | Kaituna White Water Rafting Kaitiaki Adventures

Kia Ora Marvin! Thank you for posting a great review! It looks like you had a ‘flipping fantastic’ time! Nga mihi, Kaitiaki Adventures

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