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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!
Available Bookings from 16 Jul to 29 Jul 2025
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- Per Person$139.00
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- Per Person$69.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Per Person$69.00
- Per Person$85.00
- Per Person$85.00
- Per Person$59.00
- Per Person$139.00
- Per Person$69.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Person$85.00
- Per Person$85.00
- Per Person$69.00
- Per Person$85.00
- Per Person$59.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Person$59.00
- Per Person$69.00
- Per Person$85.00
- Per Person$85.00
- Per Person$69.00
- Per Person$85.00
- Per Person$85.00
- Per Person$69.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Person$85.00
- Per Person$69.00
- Per Person$69.00
- Per Person$85.00
- Per Person$85.00
- Per Person$85.00
- Per Person$69.00
- Per Person$85.00
- Per Person$69.00
- Per Person$69.00
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Fabulous experience
Stanley from
NZ
Fabulous experience
Stanley from
NZ
Kaituna white water rafting experience.
Michele Mazzon from
NZ
Kaituna white water rafting experience.
Michele Mazzon from
NZ
Kaituna white water rafting experience.
Michele Mazzon from
NZ
Fantastic
Stanley from
NZ
Fantastic
Stanley from
NZ
Fantastic
Stanley from
NZ
Six star river raft
Nickie Bezuidenhout from
NZ
Six star river raft
Nickie Bezuidenhout from
NZ
Six star river raft
Nickie Bezuidenhout from
NZ
Amazing
Hannah from
NZ
Amazing
Hannah from
NZ
You got to try this
Teejay Manahi from
NZ
White Water Rafting
Renee from
NZ
such bang for you buck
Emily Ridd from
NZ
such bang for you buck
Emily Ridd from
NZ
Thrill and Funnnnn !!!!
Gaurav Khanal from
NZ
Pure Fun!
blim from
Singapore
Good !!
rkdrnfm from
NZ
Great Company
slewis from
United Kingdom
5/5
Elizabeth Mottram from
NZ
5/5
Elizabeth Mottram from
NZ
Best Experience Ever
arianee from
NZ
Best Experience Ever!
cyndi from
NZ
The best of the best
Jan from
NZ
The best of the best
Jan from
NZ
Fantastic Fun
Deborah Silcock from
NZ
Amazing experience
Whitney from
NZ
Laughter and excitement.
Beverley Harper from
NZ
Laughter and excitement.
Beverley Harper from
NZ
Almost lost it!
Ian Clarke from
NZ
Awesome people!
Alanah Davis from
NZ
And under we go!
geraldineh from
Australia
And under we go!
geraldineh from
Australia
Awsome Experience
diannec1 from
NZ
Awsome Experience
diannec1 from
NZ
Brilliant, just brilliant
Maxine from
NZ
Sam was our rafting guide and I couldn't ask for more! he's the best! funny and adventurous !!!
Ami from
NZ
Wet and Happy on the Kaituna
Peter from
Australia
My best rafting experience!
Benjamin from
Singapore
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Showing all 411 authenticated Bookme reviews
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. Theyâre passionate about what they do, and itâs 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
michaelf3 from New Zealand wrote on 23 June 2025
Highly recomend!
Absolutely amazing trip with a great tour guide. Great activity for adventure lovers. Would have happily done the rafting twice!
From Kaitiaki Adventures - Kaituna Whitewater Rafting
Thank you so much for the amazing feedback! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great time and that our guide helped make the experience memorable. We hope to welcome you back for a second time in future! Big Mihi from us at Kaitiaki
JN Brenko from Canada wrote on 22 May 2025
Perfect rafting experience
Had a lot of fun doing rafting with Kaitiaki Adventures. Best waterfall drop I’ve ever had!
From Kaitiaki Adventures - Kaituna Whitewater Rafting
Thanks so much! Stoked you had a blast — and loved that epic waterfall drop! 🙌 Ngā mihi from the Kaitiaki whānau — come back anytime for round two! 🌊💦
Thara Peter from New Zealand wrote on 23 June 2025
Disrespectful behaviour by staff
“We experienced unprofessional and discriminatory behaviour from a staff member named Jack who was our guide during our first rafting trip. He was rude, frequently raised his voice at us, and made negative remarks directed at our group, while treating white customers more favourably. His conduct made the experience uncomfortable and disappointing.”
From Kaitiaki Adventures - Kaituna Whitewater Rafting
Kia Ora Thara, We're so sorry to hear about your experience, and we take comments like this seriously. Please know that we’ve addressed the matter directly with the team member involved and will be taking necessary action to make sure this doesn't happen again. At Kaitiaki, we’re committed to providing a safe, respectful, and memorable experience for everyone, and your input helps us uphold those standards. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention, if you are ever back in Rotorua we would love for a chance to host you, ON US, to show you the true Kaitiaki experience you should have received.
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.
From Kaitiaki Adventures - Kaituna Whitewater Rafting
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.
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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