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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 3074
  • 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

  • Check-in Location:1135 TE NGAE ROAD, TIKITERE ROTORUA 3074

    Restrictions: Must be 13 years and over

Available Bookings from 8 Apr to 21 Apr 2026

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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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Matt from New Zealand wrote on 23 December 2025

Nice short rafting experience

It was a cool experience and the rafting lasts around 45 minutes only. Does not require much effort and we only rowed for some very short periods as you constantly have to stop and wait for other rafts.

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Raymond Walper from United States wrote on 26 March 2026

AWESOME!

Amazing time, highly recommend this trip!!

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aakashk3 from United Kingdom wrote on 14 March 2026

What a rush

Such a fun and exciting experience. We felt safe but had a blast. Reasonable degree of fitness required

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Ditty from Saudi Arabia wrote on 24 June 2025

Unfriendly Staff

It was a terrible experience for me and my friends. We were treated very badly by the staff named Jack. We were excited and had hoping for a fun and safe experience but unfortunately, we were disappointed with the staff's behavior. The guide seemed disinterested or not happy seeing our group and we were met with sarcasm or ignored. The unprofessional behavior from the staff made the trip stressful instead of enjoyable. I was visiting from overseas and it was my first ever activity in New Zealand but I was very disappointed.

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From Rafting Rotorua | Kaituna White Water Rafting Kaitiaki Adventures

Kia Ora DItty, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're genuinely sorry to hear that things didn’t meet expectations, and please know your feedback is being taken very seriously. We’ve had a direct conversation with the team member involved and are taking the appropriate steps to ensure this kind of situation isn’t repeated. At Kaitiaki, we’re deeply committed to creating a safe, respectful, and unforgettable experience for all our manuhiri (guests). If you ever find yourself back in Rotorua, we’d love the opportunity to host you—our treat—and give you the true Kaitiaki experience you absolutely deserve.

lyndaf5 from New Zealand wrote on 09 March 2026

Awesome!

4th time back and I'd do it again! Staff such an awesome team. Recommend to all you "old" buggers give it a go! As a 63 year old unfit granny best fun ever!!

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