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Rotorua Rafting - Grade 5 White Water Rafting

Highlights

Tackle Tutea Falls - the highest rafted waterfall in the world
Set among the natural beauty of the mighty Kaituna River
Highly experienced and safety conscious guides
Learn about the areas rich in Maori history from your local rafting guides

Rotorua Rafting - Kaituna River Adventure

Keen for a bit of a thrill? Jump on board with Rotorua Rafting and take on the Kaituna River — home to thelegendary7-meter Tutea Falls, the world’s tallest commercially rafted waterfall. Yeah, you heard that right. This isn’t your average paddle; it’s an epic white-water ride packed with heart-racing rapids, stunning native bush, and all the good vibes you could ask for.

What’s the deal?

The Big Drop:Tackle the mighty Tutea Falls, because why not tick that off your bucket list?
Scenic as:Paddle through lush Kiwi forest and dramatic gorges — it’s the kind of backdrop you won’t find anywhere else.
Top-notch crew:Our guides are absolute legends. They’ll have you laughing, paddling, and totally amped for what’s to come.

Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned river rat, we’ll sort you out with all the gear, the know-how, and a heap of laughs.

Adult $125.00 (Aged 13+)

Child $65.00 (10 - 12 years)

What's included

We provide all wetsuits, booties, lifejackets (PFD) and helmets.

Duration

Allow approximately 2 hours for the whole experience

Location

761 State Highway 33
Okere Falls
Rotorua.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 13
Read our Risk Disclosure here - https://www.rotorua-rafting.co.nz/risk-disclosure
All you need to participate is a reasonable level of fitness.
This experience is NOT suitable for pregnant women and certain medical conditions, if you have any queries around this, please get in contact.
This experience is NOT recommended for people over 130kg.

Notes

Your safety is our No.1 priority at Rotorua Rafting.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, Rotorua Rafting cannot 100% guarantee your safety.
Cancellations within 24 hours and no shows are non-refundable. A 20% cancellation fee applies to any bookings cancelled prior.
Please Note: You must arrive at Rotorua Rafting 15 minutes before your booking time.

Risk Disclosure:
White-water rafting on the Kaituna River is an adventure activity that involves inherent risks, including slips, trips, capsizing, and immersion in fast-moving water. Participants must be aware of and prepared for these risks, which include the possibility of physical injury or discomfort. While Rotorua Rafting has strict safety procedures and experienced guides to minimize risks, we cannot eliminate them entirely.
By booking, you acknowledge that youre taking part in a high-adrenaline activity and agree to follow all guide instructions to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. All participants will be provided with safety equipment and a full safety briefing before the trip. You must disclose any medical conditions that may affect your participation.
Important:This activity is regulated under New Zealands Adventure Activity Regulations, and Rotorua Rafting is a registered operator committed to the highest safety standards.
Need To Know:
On-water time: About an hour of paddling, splashing, and laughing.
Age limit: 13+
Fitness level: Moderate fitness is required; participants should be able to swim.
When: Daily trips rain or shine, were all go.

Available Bookings from 22 Nov to 5 Dec 2024

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Kelly from Taiwan wrote on 12 March 2020

Great

很好玩，不恐怖，沒有淋浴間，建議帶毛巾去擦乾就好，Nate so so good!

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Violet Zhai from China wrote on 13 December 2020

好玩是好玩但是教练不是很好

过程很好玩，但是我们的教练在最后说了fucking Chinese，太让人失望了，一个旅游项目居然这样说，连教练都说出这样的话，不会再来了，差劲

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From Rotorua Rafting - Grade 5 White Water Rafting

Thanks, violet for your feedback, I'm super disappointed to read this and super sorry that this happened. Im hoping it was just a misunderstanding and we will look into this further. We pride ourselves on customer service and experience and we would love to fix this and give you the best experience that you deserve!

wq1990 from China wrote on 08 April 2024

值得一试

很棒的体验，非常值得

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From Rotorua Rafting - Grade 5 White Water Rafting

Thanks for rafting with us! We look forward to having you raft with us again in the future :)

tpppppp from China wrote on 27 February 2024

Amazing Rafting Experience!!!

基本都是外国游客来的！整个时间段只有我们两个国人。教练超级nice，而且身材太炸裂了。7米的瀑布并没有想象中的那么高，raft翻过来是很小概率的事件。体验很棒！！！推荐

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From Rotorua Rafting - Grade 5 White Water Rafting

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're glad to hear that you had a great time rafting with us. Our team works hard to make sure everyone has a fantastic experience on the water :) We hope to see you again in the future <3

1129874 from China wrote on 16 April 2016

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