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Grade 5 White Water Rafting on the Kaituna River

Fitness level moderate
Intensity level moderate
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Highlights & inclusions

Grade 5 rafting on the Kaituna River
14 epic rapids & 2 waterfalls
Take on the world's highest commercially rafted waterfall
Suitable for all rafting abilities
Custom built rafts
Professional & entertaining guides
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$135.00NZD
Free cancellation up to 48 hours prior to experience
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What you can expect

For the adventure of a lifetime, take on the Kaituna River in Rotorua for a thrilling grade 5 white water rafting experience with Kaituna Cascades. The original Kaituna rafting company,  Kaituna Cascades is the closest rafting base to the river, just a 25 minute drive from central Rotorua. Perfect for both thrill seekers and first time rafters, this rafting tour has you exploring the warm waters of the Kaituna River with experienced and entertaining guides, including 14 exhilarating rapids and the mighty 7 metre Tutea Falls along the way.

The Kaituna River is renowned for its beautiful scenery, abundance of native wildlife and as an epic playground for white water rafting and kayaking. The 7 metre Tutea Falls is in fact the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world! 

For your Grade 5 white water rafting experience near Rotorua, you are in safe hands with the professional rafting guides at Kaituna Cascades. From start to finish, the team provide comprehensive and fun training so you can tackle rapids and waterfalls on the Kaituna River like a boss! Each raft is custom made for taking on waterfalls, and you will soon be working seamlessly with your group to paddle, turn and navigate the Okere, Kaituna and 7m Tutea Falls. Rafting the Kaituna River with Kaituna Cascades is the ultimate adventure activity while making the most of the beautiful warm Rotorua climate in New Zealand’s North Island.

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What you need to know

Inclusions
  • 50 minute Grade 5 rafting tour
  • 14 rapids & 2 waterfalls
  • Professional & entertaining guides
  • Custom built rafts
  • Safety equipment - wetsuit, booties, helmet, life jackets, paddles, warm fleece tops & splash jackets
Duration
  • Allow 2 hours
Departure Location
  • 9:00am, 11:45am & 2:30pm
  • Pick up from central Rotorua or meet at 18 Okere Falls Road, Okere Falls, Rotorua
  • Operates daily all year
FAQs
  • Is there shuttle buses from Taupō for the Grade 5 Kaituna River rafting? Unfortunately, there is only pick-ups for Kaituna River rafting from Central Rotorua otherwise this would be a self-drive trip.
  • Do you do the 7m waterfall on Grade 5 Kaituna River rafting? Yes the 7m Waterfall is included in the Grade 5 Kaituna River Rafting - The 7 metre Tutea Falls is in fact the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world!
  • Do I need to know swimming to do the Kaituna River rafting? We ask that each customers are able to swim 50 meters comfortably to participate in Grade 5 Kaituna River rafting at Kaituna Cascades. Lift jackets are also provided but we do request you are comfortable in the water.
Additional Information
  • This is an exciting grade 5 rafting experience and is NOT suited for people that aren't comfortable in the water. The very maximum weight limit is 120kgs (not recommended)
  • We recommend self driving to the Kaituna Cascades river base, but a complimentary shuttle is also available from Rotorua
  • Please bring your swimwear & a towel
  • GoPros are permitted on the river provided you are wearing a chest harness
  • Minimum age 13yrs+
  • Maximum weight limit is 120kg
  • Participants MUST have a good level of fitness
  • This tour is not suitable for pregnant women
  • No minimum numbers required
  • Photos available for purchase after your trip
Cancellation Policy
  • Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
  • Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
  • Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Recent reviews

5/5
Based on 2 reviews
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Steven Lindsay

about 1 year ago

This was an excellent experience and was well organised and well explained as well as just enough hype and joking to make a potentially daunting experience fun. Pablo was an excellent captain and kept us safe but made sure we got really wet and dunked in the process. The raft stayed upright and no one ended up in the water (unless they wanted to in the swimming pools). Fantastic photos too, so overall really worth doing!

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David Prout

over 1 year ago

Best time ever! Highly recommended.

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