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Kaituna Cascades - The Original Grade 5 Kaituna White Water Rafting Company

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Join the Original Kaituna Rafting Company for an unbeatable Grade 5 white-water experience on one of New Zealand's most exciting and beautiful rivers!

Join the Original Kaituna Rafting Company for an unbeatable Grade 5 white-water experience on one of New Zealand's most exciting and beautiful rivers!

Highlights

  • Tackle the Mighty Kaituna River and attempt the world famous 7 metre Tutea Falls!
  • Enjoy a 50 minute action packed ride down 14 epic rapids.
  • Stunning scenery through a tight and twisting warm water jungle canyon.
  • Experienced and safety assured guide.

Experience the thrills and spills of the Mighty Kaituna River as we take on the world famous 7 meter Tutea Falls, the highest commercially rafted waterfall.

Together with your expert guide, your team will enjoy a 50 minute action packed ride down 14 epic rapids in a tight and twisting warm water jungle canyon.

This is a white water enthusiasts dream and is a must do for adrenaline junkies and 1st timers rafters alike!

No prior experience is necessary as you will be given full and comprehensive training but basic swimming skills is recommended

All you need is a reasonable level of fitness, a sense of fun and adventure, swimwear and a towel.

Adult $135.00 (13 years +)
Group Deal PP $115.00 (Group Deal Per Person with 6 or more aged 13+)
Child $80.00 (Ages 10 -12 - Joins post waterfalls)

What's included

  • The best guides on the river, custom built rafts, helmets, lifejackets, paddles, wetsuits, fleece tops, wetsuit booties and splash jackets.

Duration

  • Allow approximately 2 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Must meet us @ 18 Okere Falls Road, Okere Falls, Rotorua.
  • Big red & yellow building located right beside the Kaituna river

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 13
  • Please Note: All you need to participate is a reasonable level of fitness.

    Maximum weight limit is 120kgs

    • Must be comfortable in the water
    • Must befit and healthy
    • Not suitable for people with heart problems
    • Not suitable for pregnant women
    • Being able to swim is mandatory



Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Check-in: You MUST arrive at the Kaituna Cascades Rafting base 15 minutes before your booking time to CHECK IN.


    IMPORTANT: This exciting rafting activity is rated Grade 5 so it is strictly limited to anyone up to 120 kgs. If you are over the weight limit you will not be able to participate. This activity is not suitable for those who are older and not agile, neither is it suitable for those not comfortable in the water.Being able to swim is mandatory.



    Daily Departure Times: 9:00am, 11:45am, 2:30pm and 4:30pm (summer only).


    We also rent towels for $5

    GoPro Chest harness rental $5

    And you can buy Glasser straps to keep for $5

    Digital Photos of your tour $50


    Please Note:

    Your safety is our No.1 priority at Kaituna Cascades. 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 Kaituna Cascades cannot 100% guarantee your safety.

    Cancellations within 24 hours and "no shows" are non-refundable. A 30% cancellation/administration fee applies to any booking cancelled prior.


Available Bookings from 9 Dec to 22 Dec 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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hannahbanana from New Zealand wrote on 03 December 2025

Amazing instructor

Me and my friend had a great time, she did fall off the boat when she wasn’t supposed too and the instructor was quick thinking and everyone around made sure she was safe as soon as she was able to be reached. The team is lovely and overall we really enjoyed the experience.

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From Kaituna Cascades - The Original Grade 5 Kaituna White Water Rafting Company

Yeah sometimes people do fall out but we are there to help you straight away !! The best thing about the Kaituna river is the deep pools after every rapid.

christineo from Australia wrote on 03 December 2025

The Perfect Adventure At Kaituna Cascades

Cole was very fun and engaging, we had and excellent time full of laughs, smiles and a bit of water 😉. Had and awesome time and a wonderful experience, will certainly be back. Thanks for making such an incredible and memorable time for us!! Got returned to our Nana safe and sound! 😂

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Thanks for the awesome review & coming out rafting with us !! Great to hear you has such a good time with COLE

Senai Mesfin from United States wrote on 01 December 2025

Amazing experience

Amazing experience. Malcolm was a great guide and somehow made us believe hurdling off a waterfall was a good idea. Would absolutely do this again.

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From Kaituna Cascades - The Original Grade 5 Kaituna White Water Rafting Company

Malcom is the man & makes everyone feel good about rafting !! Thanks for writing the review & hope to see you again one day

tyna from New Zealand wrote on 30 November 2025

Great

Great experience well guided

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Thanks Tyna

Jarrod Prohasky from Australia wrote on 30 November 2025

Kaituna cascade falls- amazing!

Great white water rafting experience! Surrounded by beautiful canopies the whole trip and had a blast going through the rapids and down the falls while being entertained by our Jasper's great experience and jokes! Would highly recommend!

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Cheers for the EPIC 5 STAR review Jarrod

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