Rotorua

12 Best Kaituna River Rafting

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.

3.Kaituna White-Water Rafting Adventure

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

“Really fun time rafting with Kaituna. Reiya was an incredible guide and made sure we knew all that we needed to go down the falls safely.”

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4.Rotorua Rafting: Kaituna River Rafting Experience-Free Sauna

Experience thrill and scenic beauty on New Zealand’s Kaituna River with whitewater rafting, waterfalls, expert guides, and a relaxing free sauna.

★ 4.9

“One of the highlights of our North island self tour in New Zealand! We could not be happier that we booked this activity and the weather was perfect! We thought the water will be too cold but it was actually fine. All the staff are…”

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5.Kaituna River White Water Rafting From Rotorua

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

“This was an amazing experience. The rafting is a very well set up and run tour with excellent safety briefings by well drilled staff who ran the trip very professionally and provided all the necessary kit. Being on the river and experiencing the natural environment…”

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8.Kaituna River Rafting Grade 5

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

“Absolutely top activities we conquered on our holiday to New Zealand. A must do! Our guide Zack was hilarious and very knowledgeable. He made the trip super fun and we had lots of laughs. Highly recommend!!”

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9.Rotorua Sledging: Kaituna White Water River Board Experience

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

“It was so much fun to do the sledge/sledding! Sure rafting is also great but sledding is an even lore active version, where you actively steer (the sledge) by yourself. We had two great guides Andy and Caruzo who steer us safely and with tons…”

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10.Rangitaiki Rafting Grade 3-4

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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11.Rotorua: Kaituna Rafting & Mt. Tarawera Guided Hike Combo

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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