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Kaituna River Rafting

Whitewater Rafting on the Kaituna River

Rotorua, New Zealand

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OUR RAFTING ADVENTURES

KAITUNA RIVER RAFTING ADVENTURE

From NZ$105

One of the best things to do near Tauranga & only 40 min by car, with its central location – it makes it one of the best activities in the Bay of Plenty area.

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  • Waterfall Rafting
  • Grade 5 Rafting
  • 2 hours
  • Ages 13+

SULPHUR SPA & WHITEWATER RAFTING

From NZ$120

Enjoy a 50-minute ride down 14 epic rapids on the Kaituna River and the world’s highest rafted waterfall before relaxing in the naturally heated geothermal waters at the newly renovated Hells Gate!

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  • Geothermal hot pools
  • Waterfall Rafting
  • Grade 5 Rafting
  • 4 hours
  • Ages 13+
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THE ORIGINAL KAITUNA RIVER RAFTERS

Kaituna Cascades is the most fun and experienced rafting company in Rotorua. Since opening in 1991, we have had 30 years of safe and awesome tours for our amazing guests! The grade 5 Kaituna River boasts the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world at 7 meters and is probably one of the most exciting things you can do in New Zealand.

See you soon for some epic white water rafting!

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5-STAR KAITUNA RIVER RAFTING EXPERIENCES

Best Rafting Trip Ever!

"Such an awesome experience! The entire staff was great! They take the extra time to make sure that everyone has a personalized and fun experience! They are also very safety oriented while operating. The river is truly a beautiful sight and the rafting is one of the better tours I have ever done! 10/10 would recommend."

– John M. | Tripadvisor
Best Adventure in Rotorua!

"Such an amazing adventure!! This was the second time I had done the trip and a first for the rest of our crew (we went for a company bonding trip). Blue, Ollie, Hailey and the whole Kaituna Cascades crew were awesome. We all cannot wait to get back and do it again."

– Dave M. | Tripadvisor
Amazing activity for school groups

"This is the best experience for a school group. We had 20 years 12 and 13 students and they absolutely loved it. They have been talking about it ever since. The students loved the guides and had fun from start to finish. As a teacher, it is easy to organize and I feel confident with the organization and safety."

– Taylor H. | Tripadvisor
Amazing Experience

"What an awesome experience! Rafted with my wife and two daughters (16 & 15). Our guide Eion the Irishman was wicked cool. He got everyone prepared and made us all feel safe throughout. I would highly recommend, even in the middle of winter!"

– William H. | Tripadvisor