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Kaituna Cascades - The Original Grade 5 Kaituna White Water Rafting Company

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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.

Per Person $125.00 (13 years +)
Group Deal PP $115.00 (Group Deal Per Person with 6 or more aged 13+)

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

  • 18 Okere Falls Road, Okere Falls, Rotorua.
  • Our base is located at the Kaituna River so there are no long bus rides or waiting around in wet suits! We start & finish in the same location

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



Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the weather or anything else out of your control) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • 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.


    Daily Departure Times: 9:00am, 11:45am, 2:30pm and 4:30pm (summer only).


    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 $40


    Please Note: You MUST arrive at the Kaituna Cascades Rafting base 15 minutes before your booking time to CHECK IN.

    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 10 Nov to 23 Nov 2024

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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reginew from Germany wrote on 02 December 2020

Rafting

Nette Guides, spektakulärer Fluß, sichere Fahrt, Adrenalin pur. Vielen Dank für diese tolle Erfahrung!

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Thanks You !!!!! :)

Cedric Münch from Germany wrote on 12 March 2020

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Viel Aktion und super coole, witzige Veranstalter.?

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Thomas Lang from Germany wrote on 07 February 2020

Professionelles Team und eine menge Spaß

Hat sich 100% gelohnt

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Nikola from Germany wrote on 18 January 2020

Großartig!! Absolut empfehlenswert!

Spitzen Team! Witzig, unterhaltsam und professionell. Gute Ausrüstung. Tolles Zeitmanagement. Das war rundum ein großartiges Erlebnis, das ich absolut empfehlen kann und liebend gerne weiterempfehlen möchte. Und ich werde definitiv nochmal mit ihnen fahren, wenn ich nochmal in Rotorua bin. Danke Jungs! Danke insbesondere meinem Guide Sam! Toller Job! „Wunderbar!!“

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Wunderbar. Vielen Dank Nikola

Yasmin from Germany wrote on 03 November 2019

Super Tour!

Leider etwas kurz, wir hätten den ganzen Tag weiterfahren können, aber eine super Tour! Wir hatten eine Menge Spaß beim 7 Meter Wasserfall, beim Wasserfall runterschwimmen, Welle surfen und sonstigen Späßen. Die Guides waren alle super nett und insbesondere unser Guide Chrissty war natürlich besonders gut. ;-) Die Fotos kosten 40$ die bei unserer Gruppe einer gekauft hat und wir haben das Geld geteilt und den Link an alle verschickt. Rückblickend wäre es uns das Geld aber auch wert gewesen komplett zu zahlen. Denn wir haben 73 Fotos bekommen. Da könnte man auch über 40$ bei zwei Personen nicht meckern. Unbedingt empfehlenswert!

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WUNDERBAR !!! DANKESCHON

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