Kaituna Cascades: Ultimate White Water Rafting on Grade 5 Wairoa River near Tauranga

Experience the ultimate white water rafting adventure on the Grade 5 Wairoa River near Tauranga. Take on thrilling rapids, waterfalls, and a cliff jump with Kaituna Cascades!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 1376 State Highway 29 - • Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours on Class 5 White Water
    • Availability: 26 Sundays per year during the summer
    • Times: One trip daily at 9:30 am
    • Transport: Self-drive is recommended, or free transport from Rotorua is available. Pickup from your accommodation in Rotorua is at 8:30 am, with a return by 2 pm.
    • What to bring: A…
What's Included
  • Wetsuits
  • Booties
  • Fleece Tops
  • Splash Jackets
What's Not Included
  • Photos
Additional Information

Engage in a thrilling rafting journey on the powerful Wairoa River, an experience that promises to be memorable! The Grade 5 Wairoa River near Tauranga is famous for its superb white water activities in New Zealand.
Kaituna Cascades takes you through the entire span of the river, including the lower three rapids and the waterfall!
Brace yourself as you…

Location
1376 State Highway 29
State Highway 29
Contact us directly if a local Rotorua pick up is required. Local pickups in Rotorua are at 8.30am . WE DO NOT DO PICK UPS FROM THE PORT OR FOR THE CRUISE SHIPS IN TAURANGA The meeting point for the Wairoa River in google maps is 1376 State Highway 29. Meet at 9:30am.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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659anirudhd
Jun 19, 2025
Kaituna Cascade water rafting - Amazing trip and wonderful host Pete and his team- Blue and Eden. Eden was such a great guide and always cool ! The trip needs some level of agility I guess but it's a worth journey!
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Matthewbq1322rz
Jun 16, 2025
Thrilling experience! - What an amazing trip! Jasper and the whole crew were so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. They were definitely pros and were always there to make the trip as fun as could be.
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Onair44457734861
Jun 11, 2025
Best Rafting Trip Ever! - We are from Miami, but we have rafted all over the world, from the Colorado River down the Grand Canyon to the rapids of the Zambezi in Zimbabwe, South Africa, and countless other rafting adventures in North and South America. But nothing tops this experience. The river was amazing, the white water second to none. Josh, our guide, was professional but witty; a master at how to keep us clam and laughing while navigating rapids that never let us forget who was really in control of our destiny. Call it controlled chaos. If you can swim, you can do this run. Just be prepared to get wet. And have the adventure of a life time. This is a world trip class that we traveled clear across the world to experience, and would do it again and again. Mike and Chris.
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L5324zwnatalieb
Jun 10, 2025
BEST THING EVER! DAN IS AWESOME - This was such an amazing experience. Dan was great and so helpful. Such a thrill but always felt safe with the help of the instructors. Equipment and instructors were amazing. Highly recommended
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U6226dxsofiaf
Jun 7, 2025
Must do experience - So much fun!!! A must do activity in New Zealand. Our guide Jasper was amazing, he made us feel really safe and gave us a really exciting trip. Definitely recommend! Everyone was super friendly and helpful. The river is so beautiful and this is the best way to see it up close!
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697jeetw
May 24, 2025
Life time experience - Very great experience Josh was amazing. All the rafting experience was the best and it was our first time but your crew made it so safe and great. Highly recommend.
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Marc13099
May 24, 2025
Amazing experience - Baltasar was the perfect guide—fun, professional, and clearly passionate about what he does. He made sure we were safe while keeping the tour exciting and full of laughs. The rapids were a blast, and the views were absolutely stunning. Highly recommend this tour, especially with Baltasar leading the way!
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Odyssey34098105330
May 14, 2025
Lots of fun and an adventure to remember - It was a great experience with really fun guides. The waterfall is really fun and just makes you laugh. Dan is a super Guide who makes the trip unforgettable.
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Pryacv
May 14, 2025
Amazing exp, exciting thrilling and fun - The team was awesome and white water rafting was out of the world experience. A must try. 7m waterfall was just too good. Must do if u plan to visit New Zealand
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Sightsee37132711447
May 7, 2025
Awesome experience - We, family of 4 did the kaitunga river rafting in may 2025. It was well organised and so much fun. It was one of our best rafting experiences . Definitely recommend them
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From $113
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).