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Rotorua Rafting - Grade 5 White Water Rafting

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Nature, culture AND adrenaline - This trip has it all! Take on the mighty Kaituna River in an unforgettable rafting expedition with Rotorua Rafting.

Nature, culture AND adrenaline - This trip has it all! Take on the mighty Kaituna River in an unforgettable rafting expedition with Rotorua Rafting.

Highlights

  • Tackle Tutea Falls - the highest rafted waterfall in the world
  • Set among the natural beauty of the mighty Kaituna River
  • Highly experienced and safety conscious guides
  • Learn about the areas rich in Maori history from your local rafting guides

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 thelegendary7-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.

What’s the deal?

  • The Big Drop:Tackle the mighty Tutea Falls, because why not tick that off your bucket list?
  • Scenic as:Paddle through lush Kiwi forest and dramatic gorges — it’s the kind of backdrop you won’t find anywhere else.
  • Top-notch crew:Our guides are absolute legends. They’ll have you laughing, paddling, and totally amped for what’s to come.


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.

Adult $135.00 (Aged 13+)
Child $75.00 (10 - 12 years)

What's included

  • We provide all wetsuits, booties, lifejackets (PFD) and helmets.

Duration

  • Allow approximately 2 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • 761 State Highway 33
  • Okere Falls
  • Rotorua.

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 13

  • Read our Risk Disclosure here - https://www.rotorua-rafting.co.nz/risk-disclosure

    All you need to participate is a reasonable level of fitness.

    This experience is NOT suitable for pregnant women and certain medical conditions, if you have any queries around this, please get in contact.

    This experience is NOT for people over 130kg.

Notes

  • Your safety is our No.1 priority at Rotorua Rafting.If for any reason we feel safety is compromised we reserve the right to cancel any trip or person.

    Any river trip carries a degree of risk - participants must be aware that while safety is paramount, Rotorua Rafting cannot 100% guarantee your safety.

    Cancellations within 24 hours and no shows are non-refundable. A 20% cancellation fee applies to any bookings cancelled prior.

    Separate with BookMe's Ts & Cs

    Please Note: You must arrive at Rotorua Rafting 15 minutes before your booking time.


    Risk Disclosure:

    White-water rafting on the Kaituna River is an adventure activity that involves inherent risks, including slips, trips, capsizing, and immersion in fast-moving water. Participants must be aware of and prepared for these risks, which include the possibility of physical injury or discomfort. While Rotorua Rafting has strict safety procedures and experienced guides to minimize risks, we cannot eliminate them entirely.

    By booking, you acknowledge that youre taking part in a high-adrenaline activity and agree to follow all guide instructions to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. All participants will be provided with safety equipment and a full safety briefing before the trip. You must disclose any medical conditions that may affect your participation.

    Important:This activity is regulated under New Zealands Adventure Activity Regulations, and Rotorua Rafting is a registered operator committed to the highest safety standards.

  • Need To Know: Please arrive 15 minutes before your departure time!

    On-water time: About an hour of paddling, splashing, and laughing.

    Age limit: 13+

    Fitness level: Moderate fitness is required; participants should be able to swim and must be under 130Kg

    When: Daily trips rain or shine, we are all go.

Available Bookings from 11 Oct to 24 Oct 2025

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

Excellent
Excellent
Lin from NZ
Excellent
Excellent
Lin from NZ
Excellence
Excellent
Lin from NZ
Best experience with team Kam!
Best experience with team Kam!
Jordan Robertson from United Kingdom
Fun, fun, fun
Fun, fun, fun
Steve Wright from United Kingdom
Extreme fun
Extreme fun
Venkata from Australia
Great day. Instructor in pic is a legend! And all other staff too!
Great day. Instructor in pic is a legend! And all other staff too!
Steven Cartner from United Kingdom
Me, missing from the boat...
Me, missing from the boat...
Christopher Canton from Canada
Fantastic experience
Fantastic experience
Chris Daniels from NZ
Fun!
Fun!
Jean Tseng from United States
Amazing!!!
Amazing!!!
amanda483smiles from NZ
Exhilarating trip!!
Exhilarating trip!!
rogerr from Jersey
Loved it must try
Loved it must try
Vandana Pillay from NZ
Family loved this
Family loved this
Kim Fataaiki from NZ
Family loved this
Family loved this
Kim Fataaiki from NZ
Would do it again in a heartbeat
Would do it again in a heartbeat
Skyla Olds from NZ
Excellent
Excellent
emilyl10 from NZ
Excellent
Excellent
emilyl10 from NZ
Amazing Great Fun Rafting!
Amazing Great Fun Rafting!
janes34 from NZ
Amazing Great Fun Rafting!
Amazing Great Fun Rafting!
janes34 from NZ
Awsome
Awsome
Rhonda from NZ
5 star Rafting Adventure
5 star Rafting Adventure
vikramg from NZ
Lot’s of fun!
Lot’s of fun!
Elina Koenig from NZ
My second time!
My second time!
julianac from NZ
Ms
Ms
Nimi Raj from NZ
One of the best rafting experiences
One of the best rafting experiences
krutik from NZ
Kaituna Rafting
Kaituna Rafting
KC from Australia
Rafting
Rafting
Leila Rahimi from NZ
Whitewater rafting
Whitewater rafting
Rowan Elliott from NZ
Had a lot of fun
Had a lot of fun
Joey Lew from NZ
Fantastic
Fantastic
Denise Mitchell from Australia
Amazing experince
Amazing experince
oliviam31 from United Kingdom
Go do it now
Go do it now
mandy mackie from NZ
Best Experience Ever!
Best Experience Ever!
Denise Baxter from NZ
Awesome
Awesome
Angelina from Germany
rafting
rafting
Kashish&Manoj Saini from NZ
Love it...
Love it...
manpreets from NZ
Awesome!
Awesome!
Luke from NZ
Awesome!
Awesome!
Luke from NZ
Great fun!
Great fun!
sheenas2 from Canada
super and friendly
super and friendly
dolcem1 from French Polynesia
Excellent Adventure, Highly Recommend
Excellent Adventure, Highly Recommend
Sarah from NZ
5stars rafting
5stars rafting
Candice from NZ
5stars rafting
5stars rafting
Candice from NZ
Raft trip
Raft trip
peterg8 from NZ
Raft trip
Raft trip
peterg8 from NZ
Must Do!!!!
Must Do!!!!
shwetak1 from NZ
Rotorua rafting
Rotorua rafting
hardeeps7 from NZ
Rotorua rafting
Rotorua rafting
hardeeps7 from NZ
First timers
First timers
Melanie from NZ
First timers
First timers
Melanie from NZ
First timers
First timers
Melanie from NZ
Kia mau te wehi
Kia mau te wehi
Tayla Simmonds from NZ
LETS DO IT AGAIN
LETS DO IT AGAIN
terea from NZ
LETS DO IT AGAIN
LETS DO IT AGAIN
terea from NZ
Epic rafting experience!
Epic rafting experience!
Shirley-Anne Willox from NZ
Epic rafting experience!
Epic rafting experience!
Shirley-Anne Willox from NZ
Incredible and Epic!
Incredible and Epic!
ciljum from NZ
Incredible and Epic!
Incredible and Epic!
ciljum from NZ
So fricken good!
So fricken good!
Jordan Higgie from NZ
So fricken good!
So fricken good!
Jordan Higgie from NZ
Awesome must do experience
Awesome must do experience
leoniew5 from NZ
Awesome must do experience
Awesome must do experience
leoniew5 from NZ
Awesome must do experience
Awesome must do experience
leoniew5 from NZ
A Bucket list definite!
A Bucket list definite!
Aletta Miers from NZ
What a ride!!
What a ride!!
Lisa-Maree from NZ
What a ride!!
What a ride!!
Lisa-Maree from NZ
What a ride!!
What a ride!!
Lisa-Maree from NZ
Epic experience & team
Epic experience & team
Haley King from NZ
Epic experience & team
Epic experience & team
Haley King from NZ
Mrs.summer
Mrs.summer
Jessica from NZ
Best experience of your life!!
Best experience of your life!!
helenp19 from NZ
Awesome
Awesome
Jaiz Joy from NZ
Seriously good FUN!
Seriously good FUN!
Darrell Statham from NZ
Seriously good FUN!
Seriously good FUN!
Darrell Statham from NZ
Seriously good FUN!
Seriously good FUN!
Darrell Statham from NZ
It was an amazing experience
It was an amazing experience
KristineJoy Bello from NZ
It was an amazing experience
It was an amazing experience
KristineJoy Bello from NZ
It was an amazing experience
It was an amazing experience
KristineJoy Bello from NZ
Kiwi as
Kiwi as
Kristy Aru from NZ
Kiwi as
Kiwi as
Kristy Aru from NZ
Kiwi as
Kiwi as
Kristy Aru from NZ
Rotorua Rafting
Rotorua Rafting
Emma Goldstraw from NZ
All round awesomeness
All round awesomeness
Rowena from NZ
Rafting
Rafting
dharvim from NZ
Rafting
Rafting
dharvim from NZ
Awesome adrenaline kick
Awesome adrenaline kick
Tracey Leuty from NZ
Awesome adrenaline kick
Awesome adrenaline kick
Tracey Leuty from NZ
Awesome adrenaline kick
Awesome adrenaline kick
Tracey Leuty from NZ
Cool
Cool
Dhiman Das from NZ
Cool
Cool
Dhiman Das from NZ
Cool
Cool
Dhiman Das from NZ
Totally Awesome
Totally Awesome
Brendon Wordsworth from NZ
Totally Awesome
Totally Awesome
Brendon Wordsworth from NZ
Totally Awesome
Totally Awesome
Brendon Wordsworth from NZ
Awesome Raft experience
Awesome Raft experience
Nicola Hawkes from NZ
Birthday Fun
Birthday Fun
annah2 from NZ
Amazing experience
Amazing experience
Mark Farrer from NZ
Highlight of our weekend getaway!
Highlight of our weekend getaway!
Sharon & Andrew from NZ
Highlight of our weekend getaway!
Highlight of our weekend getaway!
Sharon & Andrew from NZ
Birthday Trip
Birthday Trip
pratikkumark from NZ
Just Splendid
Just Splendid
Naveen from NZ
100% awesome
100% awesome
peterr1 from NZ
Great fun!
Great fun!
Adam Bolton from NZ
White Water Rafting!
White Water Rafting!
Gloria Akhtar Jahan from NZ
Awesome experience
Awesome experience
Isaac James from NZ
Awesome experience
Awesome experience
Isaac James from NZ
Awesome experience
Awesome experience
Isaac James from NZ
Fantastic experience
Fantastic experience
Simon Young from NZ
Must do!
Must do!
erinc4 from NZ
Must do!
Must do!
erinc4 from NZ
Amazing experience with the fantastic staff
Amazing experience with the fantastic staff
aasthag from NZ
Amazing experience with the fantastic staff
Amazing experience with the fantastic staff
aasthag from NZ
Amazing experience with the fantastic staff
Amazing experience with the fantastic staff
aasthag from NZ
Great way to finish 2020
Great way to finish 2020
Stephen Clement from NZ
Great way to finish 2020
Great way to finish 2020
Stephen Clement from NZ
Exhilarating Experience!!!
Exhilarating Experience!!!
Patsy from NZ
Exhilarating Experience!!!
Exhilarating Experience!!!
Patsy from NZ
Exhilarating Experience!!!
Exhilarating Experience!!!
Patsy from NZ
Absolute must-do. Worth every penny.
Absolute must-do. Worth every penny.
jamesbenedicth from NZ
Awesome Experience
Awesome Experience
Kanwal Aulakh from NZ
Great fun!
Great fun!
Lauren Greig from NZ
Experience of a life time!
Experience of a life time!
Judith from NZ
Great family fun
Great family fun
Debbie Wilson from NZ
First time experience
First time experience
Jenee Wilson from NZ
First time experience
First time experience
Jenee Wilson from NZ
Rafting
Rafting
manishk from NZ
Want to go rafting Rotorua Rafting is who you need
Want to go rafting Rotorua Rafting is who you need
angelav4 from NZ
Superb
Superb
eldoea from NZ
Superb
Superb
eldoea from NZ
Nicely captured
Superb
eldoea from NZ
Rotorua Rafting 20/03/2020
Rotorua Rafting 20/03/2020
annetteb3 from NZ
Awesome fun
Awesome fun
Tobin Ripps from Australia
So much fun!
So much fun!
Lilly Ann Zunke from Germany
A must do
A must do
richellef from Australia
A must do
A must do
richellef from Australia
A must do
A must do
richellef from Australia
Mega fall vom view point
Mega fall vom view point
Myriam from Germany
Amazing!!!!
Amazing!!!!
Tobias Scharfenberger from Germany
Amazing!!!!
Amazing!!!!
Tobias Scharfenberger from Germany
Amazing!!!!
Amazing!!!!
Tobias Scharfenberger from Germany
Awesome fun
Awesome fun
Tracey from Australia
Awesome experience!
Awesome experience!
johannac1 from Sweden
Awesome experience!
Awesome experience!
johannac1 from Sweden
Kaituna river
Kaituna river
Shirantha Chamara from Sri Lanka
Kaituna river
Kaituna river
Shirantha Chamara from Sri Lanka
Must do experience
Must do experience
Sophie from United Kingdom
Must do experience
Must do experience
Sophie from United Kingdom
Best rafting experience.
Best rafting experience.
isabellec from Australia
wet and wild!!
Best rafting experience.
isabellec from Australia
Best rafting experience.
Best rafting experience.
isabellec from Australia
BarrBarrs on the Kaituna river
BarrBarrs on the Kaituna river
Daphne from NZ
BarrBarrs rafting the Kaituna river ?
BarrBarrs on the Kaituna river
Daphne from NZ
BarrBarrs on the Kaituna river
BarrBarrs on the Kaituna river
Daphne from NZ
Mind Blowing Experience
Mind Blowing Experience
Rishi Jairath from NZ
Mind Blowing Experience
Mind Blowing Experience
Rishi Jairath from NZ
Wow
Wow
paulb6 from United Kingdom
Wow
Wow
paulb6 from United Kingdom
Wow
Wow
paulb6 from United Kingdom
Best Rotorua Adventure
Best Rotorua Adventure
adibahg from NZ
Awesome!
Awesome!
Zuzana from Slovakia
Awesome!
Awesome!
Zuzana from Slovakia
Awesome!
Awesome!
Zuzana from Slovakia
Whoaaaa
Whoaaaa
William from Brazil
Awesome
Whoaaaa
William from Brazil
A fun-tastic experience...
A fun-tastic experience...
Naveena from NZ
A fun-tastic experience...
A fun-tastic experience...
Naveena from NZ
A fun-tastic experience...
A fun-tastic experience...
Naveena from NZ
Millie and Ryan
Millie and Ryan
Ryan Sawyer from United Kingdom
The best photo at the end of our tour.
The best photo at the end of our tour.
paresh parmar from NZ
Amazing
Amazing
ffiong from United Kingdom
Rotorua Rafting
Rotorua Rafting
Rebekah Joseph from Australia
Amazing!!!
Amazing!!!
Victoria from United Kingdom
Amazing!!!
Amazing!!!
Victoria from United Kingdom
Amazing!!!
Amazing!!!
Victoria from United Kingdom
Amazing experience
Amazing experience
Jennifer Taragona from NZ
Amazing experience
Amazing experience
Jennifer Taragona from NZ
Amazing experience
Amazing experience
Jennifer Taragona from NZ
Happiness written all over our faces
Happiness written all over our faces
Darshan Madhukanth Shah from Australia
Enjoyment at the best
Enjoyment at the best
jithink from NZ
Amazing experience
Amazing experience
Maria Fomicheva from Australia
Amazing experience
Amazing experience
Maria Fomicheva from Australia
Amazing experience
Amazing experience
Maria Fomicheva from Australia
Warning: extremely fun-intensive activity!
Warning: extremely fun-intensive activity!
Jana Titova from United Kingdom
Amazing Experience
Amazing Experience
Christina from NZ
Simply perfect
Simply perfect
Cesar from Denmark
Rafting
Rafting
Nathan GUESDON from France
BRILLIANT. EXCITING. ALL CAPS!
BRILLIANT. EXCITING. ALL CAPS!
Matthew Walls from Australia
BRILLIANT. EXCITING. ALL CAPS!
BRILLIANT. EXCITING. ALL CAPS!
Matthew Walls from Australia
BRILLIANT. EXCITING. ALL CAPS!
BRILLIANT. EXCITING. ALL CAPS!
Matthew Walls from Australia
Just us :)
Just us :)
Oxana Davydyants from NZ
Down we go!
Down we go!
hanas from NZ
Could not fault our experience!
Could not fault our experience!
Ashley from Australia
Could not fault our experience!
Could not fault our experience!
Ashley from Australia
Fantastic afternoon.
Fantastic afternoon.
Rochelle from NZ
Best experience in New Zealand
Best experience in New Zealand
Victoria von der Wehl from Denmark
Best experience in New Zealand
Best experience in New Zealand
Victoria von der Wehl from Denmark
Best experience in New Zealand
Best experience in New Zealand
Victoria von der Wehl from Denmark
Super Tour!
Super Tour!
Anja Helming from Germany
The joy!
The joy!
Brea from Australia
Au top
Au top
null from France
Adrenaline +
Adrenaline +
Tracee from NZ
FUN
FUN
Abby from United Kingdom
Amazeballs
Amazeballs
amyb from NZ
The start of the excitement!
The start of the excitement!
Marta from Australia
Save yourself! =D
The start of the excitement!
Marta from Australia
Feel the adrenaline rush!
The start of the excitement!
Marta from Australia
Brilliant Experience
Brilliant Experience
Tracey Davies from United Kingdom
Amazing
Amazing
elizabethc9 from NZ
White water rafting
White water rafting
James Clarke from United Kingdom
White water rafting
White water rafting
James Clarke from United Kingdom
Amazing weekend trip :)
Amazing weekend trip :)
Beatrice Grupp from Germany
Going over the 7 metre waterfall
Going over the 7 metre waterfall
Terry Gale from Australia
White water rafting
Going over the 7 metre waterfall
Terry Gale from Australia
Smile and wave
Smile and wave
Francois Naudé from NZ
Flip out
Smile and wave
Francois Naudé from NZ
Pre flip
Smile and wave
Francois Naudé from NZ
Casual As
Casual As
Carla Skeggs from NZ

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Marie Johnston from United States wrote on 04 October 2025

Do it!!!

Best part of my trip visiting NZ. Guides were fun and brought great energy. Had a sauna and cold tub for after. Waterfalls were no joke but guides were great and a great thrill! 10/10 recommend

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Thanks Marie! So glad it was a highlight of your NZ trip. We’ll be ready for your next visit!

katelynl from Australia wrote on 30 September 2025

Thrilling rafting

Lots of fun and the guys were very funny running the show. Felt like it was a bit short and over after a couple waterfalls. Great experience though!

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Thanks Katelyn! We're stoked you had a fun and thrilling time. :)

Cat Finch from New Zealand wrote on 29 September 2025

The best gift for Father's Day

I purchased tickets for my Husband and his friend and they had the best time. The experience was one to remember and I'd definitely recommend this adventure. The best thing was that we got to watch them at the drops to be apart of the experience.

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Thanks so much, Cat! Sounds like a perfect Father’s Day adventure — thanks for the recommendation!

kyungyeonk from South Korea wrote on 17 September 2025

very very good!!!!!

This was an incredibly exciting and fun experience, and I'd highly recommend it!

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Thanks so much for your review! We’re stoked you had such an exciting time with us and really appreciate the recommendation.

Angaddeep Singh from New Zealand wrote on 31 August 2025

Great experience

Adventures experience, loved it .. staff is oriented and told everything about rafting …

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Appreciate you sharing your feedback, Angaddeep! Great to have you join us on the river!

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