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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 27 Jul to 9 Aug 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

Olivier Ratte from Canada wrote on 18 July 2025

Awesome guide

Capitain Jack was awesome! Competent and fun. Had a good time and felt safe!

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From Kaitiaki Adventures - Kaituna Whitewater Rafting

Thanks so much for the 5 stars! We're stoked to hear you had an awesome time with Captain Jack — he’s definitely one of the best! Great to know you felt safe and had fun out there. Hope to see you on the water again soon! 🌊🛶💥

Elzita Sarmento from New Zealand wrote on 13 July 2025

Rafting

That was amazing.

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Thanks so much for your review! We're stoked to hear you had an amazing time rafting with us! If there's anything we can do to make it a full 5-star experience next time, feel free to let us know. Hope to see you on the river again soon! - Nga Mihi Nui from all of us at Kaitiaki Adventures :)

Sahaij Rai from Australia wrote on 01 July 2025

Rafting with Jack and Kyle

an amazing time with very knowledgeable instructors, they made this experience unforgettable and I’d recommend them

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From Kaitiaki Adventures - Kaituna Whitewater Rafting

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had an amazing time rafting with Jack and Kyle. They’re passionate about what they do, and it’s great to know their knowledge and enthusiasm made your experience unforgettable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you on the river again soon! - Nga Mihi Nui (Thanks so much) from all of our team here at Kaitiaki Adventures

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