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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!

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

Must meet us @ 18 Okere Falls Road, Okere Falls, Rotorua.
Big red & yellow building located right beside the Kaituna river

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

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

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:
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 4 Dec to 17 Dec 2024

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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Truc Vu from New Zealand wrote on 25 October 2022

Excellent

I ang my friend had really good time with this service. Super fun and worth money. Super thanks to Blue - our instructor that day, who made the trip more fun and amazing.

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

Thanks heaps for rafting with us & writing a nice review. Love the group photo. Come back again anytime Truc .. Cheers Blue

willowh from New Zealand wrote on 18 April 2022

FLIP THE BOAT!!!

Our group loved iit!! Highly HIGHLY recommend our guide Cole was awesome definitely gave us an full on experience to remember!!! Definitely be back with the rest of the whanau thank yous Cascades

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

Legend mate!! Cole's the river master for sure. Cheers for the review!

Helena from Czech Republic wrote on 15 June 2021

Great team, great experience.

Enjoy every minute, experience guides, good fun.

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

Legend !! Thanks for rafting with us Helena :)

Ranjane from New Zealand wrote on 04 January 2024

Didn't get a great guide

While my dad and me had a wonderful time, my mum who was sitting at the back got the wind knocked out of her when the guide crashed on her. The guide was just back from vacation and was probably not holding or sitting down as was meant to be and this was just on the first small waterfall. She didn't enjoy the rest of the trip.

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laressah from New Zealand wrote on 15 March 2020

Great experience!

Had a lot of fun, the raft guide was great!

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Thanks Laressa

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10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

Per Person 13 years +

Group Deal PP Group Deal Per Person with 6 or more aged 13+ Min 6 pax

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