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Join the Original Kaituna Rafting Company for an unbeatable Grade 5 white-water experience on one of New Zealand's most exciting and beautiful rivers!

Join the Original Kaituna Rafting Company for an unbeatable Grade 5 white-water experience on one of New Zealand's most exciting and beautiful rivers!

Highlights

  • Tackle the Mighty Kaituna River and attempt the world famous 7 metre Tutea Falls!
  • Enjoy a 50 minute action packed ride down 14 epic rapids.
  • Stunning scenery through a tight and twisting warm water jungle canyon.
  • Experienced and safety assured guide.

Experience the thrills and spills of the Mighty Kaituna River as we take on the world famous 7 meter Tutea Falls, the highest commercially rafted waterfall.

Together with your expert guide, your team will enjoy a 50 minute action packed ride down 14 epic rapids in a tight and twisting warm water jungle canyon.

This is a white water enthusiasts dream and is a must do for adrenaline junkies and 1st timers rafters alike!

No prior experience is necessary as you will be given full and comprehensive training but basic swimming skills is recommended

All you need is a reasonable level of fitness, a sense of fun and adventure, swimwear and a towel.

Adult $135.00 (13 years +)
Group Deal PP $115.00 (Group Deal Per Person with 6 or more aged 13+)
Child $80.00 (Ages 10 -12 - Joins post waterfalls)

What's included

  • The best guides on the river, custom built rafts, helmets, lifejackets, paddles, wetsuits, fleece tops, wetsuit booties and splash jackets.

Duration

  • Allow approximately 2 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Must meet us @ 18 Okere Falls Road, Okere Falls, Rotorua.
  • Big red & yellow building located right beside the Kaituna river

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 13

  • Please Note: All you need to participate is a reasonable level of fitness.

    Maximum weight limit is 120kgs

    • Must be comfortable in the water
    • Must befit and healthy
    • Not suitable for people with heart problems
    • Not suitable for pregnant women
    • Being able to swim is mandatory



Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Check-in: You MUST arrive at the Kaituna Cascades Rafting base 15 minutes before your booking time to CHECK IN.


    IMPORTANT: This exciting rafting activity is rated Grade 5 so it is strictly limited to anyone up to 120 kgs. If you are over the weight limit you will not be able to participate. This activity is not suitable for those who are older and not agile, neither is it suitable for those not comfortable in the water.Being able to swim is mandatory.


    Daily Departure Times: 10:30am,12:30pm & 2.30pm (8:30am & 4:30pm summer only)


    - For the 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM slots, pick-ups occur 30 minutes prior to the trip time

    - The 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM slots are summer-only

    - The 12:30 PM slot is self-drive only (no pick-up)


    We also rent towels for $5

    GoPro Chest harness rental $5

    And you can buy Glasser straps to keep for $5

    Digital Photos of your tour $50


    Please Note:

    Your safety is our No.1 priority at Kaituna Cascades. If for any reason we feel safety is compromised we reserve the right to cancel any trip or person.

    Any river trip carries a degree of risk - participants must be aware that while safety is paramount Kaituna Cascades cannot 100% guarantee your safety.

    Cancellations within 24 hours and "no shows" are non-refundable. A 30% cancellation/administration fee applies to any booking cancelled prior.


Available Bookings from 20 Jul to 2 Aug 2026

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Sharon Weymouth from New Zealand wrote on 19 April 2026

Adrenaline ride on the river

A fantastic experience made next level by the fun, banter & expertise of the guides. Highly recommend as a must do when visiting Rotorua.

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jessh24 from New Zealand wrote on 05 April 2026

HIGHLY RECCOMEND!!

I’ve already recommended this to my friends and family! I had such an amazing experience with these guys on Saturday 4th April!! My guide was Bal - and he was just awesome, attentive and very informative!!! The other guides were amazing too! Made me feel very safe and comfortable (as I was there Solo) if I had more money and time I would’ve went again!!! 1000000/10! Loved every moment and as I said, I’ve already sent the link to my friends and family lol. Thank you guys so much!!! Perrriiioodtt

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Cheers team, thank you for the wonderful review

Shaune Inia from New Zealand wrote on 29 January 2026

Awesome experience and even more aweosne guides!

Dan was an amazing guide! He was fun, energetic and made you feel safe at all times. (Oh Accept that time he dunked us under the water fall! 😅 just kidding that was the best part!) thanks to all the team would highly recommend. If you don’t do it you’re missing out! Cheers Guys!

Awesome experience and even more aweosne guides! Awesome experience and even more aweosne guides! Awesome experience and even more aweosne guides!

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DAN THE MAN!!! Cheers for the epic review!!

Linto Wilson from New Zealand wrote on 16 October 2023

River rafting

The photo they have takennis tooo bad and they didnt doo much activities while reaching different water fall spot.

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Hey Linto - thanks for your review & thoughts on the rafting trip.. It's always great to know where we can improve.. We took 78 photos in 5 different places ... and they looked ok - but we'll try do better. Also when one of the fellas fell out at the waterfall and needed a break afterwards to collect him self and his breath- I took it easier down the bottom half so not to scare anyone any further (being non swimmers)... Sometimes safety comes first. I still had great time with the 6 of you :) Cheers for rafting with us and have a great year. Pete

Natasha West from New Zealand wrote on 13 July 2026

Great fun!

Had a great time even though it was mid-Winter and very cold. Our guide Cole was good fun, as were the guys in the other rafts. Highly recommend.

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10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

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Adult 13 years +

Group Deal PP Group Deal Per Person with 6 or more aged 13+ Min 6 pax

Child Ages 10 -12 - Joins post waterfalls

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