Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

Rotorua, New Zealand

Kaituna River features grade 5 rapids plus the awesome 7 meter (21 feet) Tutea Falls, the worlds highest commercially rafted waterfall. Take the ultimate thrill ride on this Kaituna River white water rafting tour.

A short 15-minutes from Rotorua is Kaituna River. You can't get more thrills and action than on a grade 5 rapid. Fast and furious, you'll ride through foamy water over the seven meter drop waterfall!

Most of the trip runs through a very narrow gorge with sheer rock walls clad in ferns and other native plants providing a truly stunning backdrop to this exciting tour.

Although this trip provides full on action the pool drop nature of the river means it is not technically difficult so the trip is suitable for adventurous beginners. In fact around 70% of customers have never rafted before.

Around 15 - 20 minutes of training is provided prior to the trip teaching all the required paddle commands and safety information.

Situated in the Okere Falls Scenic Reserve the river is pool drop, meaning that every rapid is followed by calm water making it very forgiving for a grade 5 river.

You'll be provided with:

• Safety Helmets
• Lifejackets
• Wetsuits
• Polar Fleece Tops (weather dependent)
• Spray jackets (weather dependent)
• Wetsuit Booties

USD $75.54

Traveler Reviews

Review by: Stuart Gordon K	December 2011
Great time. Really worthwile

Review by: Anita S	April 2011
Loved the trip!_br/_ Thanks Steve for the great trip back and forth!_br/_ Abi and I enjoyed the day immensely!_br/_ Thanks!_br/_ Anita and Abi

Review by: Jesse N	January 2011
We had fun on the couple of big waterfalls, but surprised at how short the whole ride was. Would have thought there would be time to jump out and flow with the river a bit too.

Review by: Steven M	January 2011
We had a blast, and the staff were wonderful about accomodating a member of our party who has physical challenges. Really a thrilling ride in a gorgeous setting.

Review by: Aishwarya R	January 2011
A truly fun and amazing experience. The best way to enjoy this would be a group of friends. The weather was perfect, the water was warm and the four of us on the raft had the most amazing time rafting. A must do in Rotorua.

Review by: Kathleen B	December 2010
The River rats guides were fantastic. This experience was amazing though scary. You must be willing to get dunked in the water to go on this tour. My kids and I had a blast.

Review by: Clayton F	October 2010
Great fun, great team, River Rats were brilliant and safe.

Review by: Kylie S, Australia	May 2010
Great fun going over the waterfalls! My only complaint, not long enough!

Review by: Anonymous, United States of America	July 2009
Great fun! I had the best time ever!

Review by: Kirsten B, Canada	April 2007
Kinda lame. Wouldn't recommend it if you are an adventurist type. But probably more exciting for someone who's never seen white water before. I'd leave it for kids or seniors!