Rotorua
Every raft on the Kaituna queues up for the same headline drop: Tutea Falls, seven metres, the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world. You don’t need experience; guides drill you on flat water before the grade five sections arrive. River time runs under an hour, so pair it with ziplining or a hot soak to fill the day.
Experience the thrill of white water rafting on the Kaituna River in Rotorua. Get your adrenaline pumping and book your adventure today!
Most Popular★ 5.0“AMAZING experience - I’ve been rafting once before and this definitely was super fun and surreal to do in the Rotorua beauty. The guides all prepare you super well for the waterfalls and make the experience super fun. Shoutout to Luca our tour guide who…”
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1,952 reviewsFrom $83.78by Rotorua Rafting
Experience the thrill of white water rafting on New Zealand’s Kaituna River, including the world’s highest rafted waterfall, with expert guides and cultural insights.
★ 4.9“Super fun trip with amazing guides. We had Gilly as our guide today.”
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1,274 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $83by Kaitiaki Adventures
Experience the thrill of Kaituna White-Water Rafting Adventure! Get ready for heart-pounding rapids, breathtaking views, and an unforgettable adrenaline rush. Book your adventure now!
★ 5.0“Amazing rafting! Recommend it for everyone. Jack was a great guide and captain of our rafting boat. Best rafting I’ve done”
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759 reviewsFrom $83.78by Kaitiaki Adventures Aotearoa
Experience thrill and scenic beauty on New Zealand’s Kaituna River with whitewater rafting, waterfalls, expert guides, and a relaxing free sauna.
★ 4.9“Absolutely amazing! Had the best time, instructors were great and the activity was so fun. Added photos for $40 was a nice touch and we’re really good”
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401 reviews2 hoursFrom $74by Rotorua Rafting
Experience the thrill of white water rafting on the Kaituna River! Join us in Rotorua for an adrenaline-pumping adventure you won't forget. Book your trip now!
★ 5.0“The gang at the "River Rats" (Cam, Pete, Jen, "Colorado" ) did an amazing job preparing us for our rafting experience. Highly recommend this activity! One of the most beautiful rivers and exhilarating activities I have ever done. We are first tiRead more”
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388 reviewsFrom $84.77by River Rats Raft Kayak
Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting down the Kaituna River, tackling the exhilarating Tutea Falls. Join us for an adventure like no other! Book your trip now.
★ 4.9“We had an absolute blast!!!! Our guide Josh from Alabama was fantastic. I would 100% recommend this to anyone! We’ve never rafted before, and we felt safe and confident the whole time. Amazing experience, I’d do it again in a heartbeat.”
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324 reviews2 hoursFrom $80by Kaituna Cascades Rafting
Embark on a wild adventure down Rotorua's stunning Kaituna River! Brace yourself for thrilling rapids and breathtaking scenery. Experience the ultimate rafting experience today!
★ 4.9“Amazing and scary and loads of fun Facilities were great Our guide was awesome made everyone feel safe and at ease but made sure we all had so much fun”
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295 reviewsFrom $59by Rotorua Rafting
Experience the thrill of Grade 5 rafting on Kaituna River. Brave the exhilarating rapids and conquer the ultimate adventure. Click here to ride the wild waves!
★ 4.9“The activity was so fun! Zac, David and Amy were great! They made the experience fun and challenging. They were informative and also were very clear with their instructions. I would recommend wearing the wet suits as a protection if you happen to bump a…”
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36 reviewsFrom $81by River Rats Raft & Kayak
Experience adrenaline and Maori culture on this 2.5-hour Kaituna River sledging tour in Rotorua, guided by expert locals with stunning views and safety in mind.
★ 4.8“The sledging was immense! Ben and Caruzo were great fun as guides, couldn’t have asked for better. Would definitely do this again!!”
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36 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $86by Kaitiaki Adventures
Experience the thrill of Rangitaiki Rafting Grade 3-4! Conquer raging rapids and navigate through stunning New Zealand landscapes. Book your adventure now!
★ 4.7“Great team, which builds confidence from the start. The rafting descent is really great and accessible for everyone, A must in the region Thanks again to the team”
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16 reviewsFrom $117by River Rats Raft & Kayak
Explore Rotorua’s stunning volcanic landscapes with this 9-hour combo of exhilarating white-water rafting on Kaituna River and a guided Mt. Tarawera hike, rich in Maori culture and scenic vistas.
★ 4.5“Waren zwei mega coole Ausflüge! Sowohl Mt Tarawera als auch das Rafting! Mega sehenswert und macht sehr viel Spaß! Nur wenn man es als Kombi gebucht hat, muss man sich trotzdem um beide Abholpunkte selbst kümmern. Wäre schön, wenn die Guides morgens wissen, wann und…”
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11 reviews9 hoursFrom $200by Kaitiaki Adventures
Hover over the Rangitaiki River's Grade 2 rapids to discover the hidden allure that sets this adventure apart from the rest.
★ 4.8“We had lots of fun and Pete was a great guide!”
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6 reviewsFrom $117by River Rats Raft & Kayak
Rotorua runs on geothermal steam and Te Arawa hospitality; no other place I've been smells or sounds like it.