Kaituna River Rafting: Thrilling Water Adventure

Experience the thrill of white water rafting on the Kaituna River in Rotorua. Navigate through cascading waterfalls, swim in rapids, and soak in the rainforest views. Perfect for all skill levels.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rotorua Rafting - Experience the best rafting section in New Zealand on this exciting 2-hour white water rafting excursion from Rotorua.
    After getting a full safety briefing, including safety procedures and some tips, hop on the raft and get ready for some adrenaline-flowing fun.
    Float down a deep canyon on the Kaituna River, which is lined with…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off on request
  • All equipment included (wetsuit, helmet, booties, buoyancy aid, paddle)
  • GST included
  • Professional rafting guide
  • Free Sauna access
What's Not Included
  • Swimwear and towel
  • Food & drinks
Additional Information

Experience an exhilarating hour of white water rafting on the Kaituna River with this tour from Rotorua. Begin your adventure where the untamed waters converge with lush subtropical rainforests and earth-carved canyons. Navigate through breathtaking waterfalls, including the magnificent Tutea Falls, and enjoy the chance to swim through some of the…

Location
761 State Highway 33
State Highway 33
Please drive into the Rotorua Rafting carpark and park. You are supposed to arrive 15 minutes before your departure time. i.e. 8:45am for a 9am departure
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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875fraserk
Nov 15, 2025
Amazing raft trips and team! - The trip was great from beginning to end! The staff and guides were professional and fun and went out of the way to make it a great trip. The river is a beautiful lush green oasis, with perfect falls, pools and drops and company Photographers are in all the right spots to catch the great action shots, and the sauna at the end was perfect 👌. Gearc and equipment was clean and top notch, as was the raft office , and it's right beside an awesome café for before or post trip snacks.
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Noumann560
Nov 15, 2025
Great Experience fun and adventure - Great experience, full of fun and adventure. We had with no prior experience and with 14 yr old daughter, Railey was super helpful and guides to navigate every step of rafting. Very well managed setup and highly recommended
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Seth_w
Nov 14, 2025
What a Blast - This was the highlight of our trip! It was raining but that only made the views more spectacular. The rapids were fun but not unmanageable for inexperienced rafters. The waterfall was a once in a lifetime experience. Our guide Lovro was great and they found all sorts of fun photo opportunities for us. I would do this 100 more times.
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Monika_a
Nov 12, 2025
The raft is so much fun.... - The raft is so much fun. The waterfall might sound really scarry but with the guides and your fellow paddlers it‘s great fun. In fact I would do it again. ☺️
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Michelle_r
Nov 10, 2025
Totally amazing!!!! - Can’t say enough about this experience. We had Jack as our main guide and he was fantastic. We had mixed experience on our boat and I felt that he handled that beautifully. The experience was awesome and the beautiful surrounding were amazing. Highly recommend this to everyone visiting Rotorua. We liked it so much that we signed up for their zip lining the next day and it was just as awesome!! Johnny and Elise were great guides!! Really great company to work with.
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Annie_r
Nov 9, 2025
Awesome! - Awesome experience! Awesome customer service! All great provided. No lazy river here: this was rapids the whole time. Teens and adults loved it. We took this tour because a cousin has done it previously, and he absolutely loved it too. But I will say both he and one of my teens left with some war wounds on their faces--one got hit by an unsecured paddle and the other took someone's helmet to his face. But both said it was worth it.
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Navigate15157834707
Nov 9, 2025
Amazing experience! - Highly recommend. Amazing experience with fantastic guides. Very fun, professional and safe. I had never rafted and had such a great time!
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Jeremiah_h
Nov 8, 2025
6 star review - This was one of the best experiences on our journey through New Zealand . It's a must do and they had amazing customer service even when we got caught in traffic! They made it happen. I would give more than 5 stars if I could
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X1869mzkellyw
Nov 8, 2025
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING - ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!!!! The CREW ARE INCREDIBLE!!! We had the most spectacular day..from start to finish, the crew were amazing, made us feel so welcome, very informative, very safe, very motivating and so much fun. We were first timers and what a great company to have our first white water rafting adventure with. JUSTIN was our guide…Brilliant, funny, motivational, experienced, felt very safe. Was the BEST Day of our whole trip in New Zealand….we also purchased pics…which were brilliant, thank you, can’t wait to do it again and absolutely highest recommendation our guide Justin and for this company…Thanks for an amazing experience!!!!! Kelly and Kyle. Australia.
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Carol_g
Nov 7, 2025
An Absolutely Great Experience - Our rafting trip was excellent. Super fun and exhilarating, and the scenery is incredible. We have been rafting in a few different places and this was definitely the most beautiful and incredible with the 7m waterfall drop Our guide Justin was fun and knowledgeable and made the day fun for everyone. Highly recommend!!
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From $76
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).