Kaituna Cascades - Grade 5 Wairoa River near Tauranga | La Vacanza Travel

Kaituna Cascades - Grade 5 Wairoa River near Tauranga

Duration: 5 hours
Destination: New Zealand, Bay of Plenty, North Island
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  • 5 hours
  • North Island
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Take on the mighty Wairoa River in an adrenaline pumping rafting expedition you'll never forget! The Grade 5 Wairoa River near Tauranga is renowned for having some of the best white water action in New Zealand.

Kaituna Cascades run the whole section of the river including the bottom three rapids and the lower waterfall!

Hold on for dear life as you tackle 'Mothers Nightmare' which has a technical grade 4+ rock garden ending in a sweet 2 meter waterfall.

Experience the thrill of 'The Rollercoaster' - a long bouncing staircase of awesome whitewater that will get a giggle out of the hardest of souls!

Feel the rush of 'The Waterfall' which has an awesome 3 meter drop into a churning pool of white water and then kick back and enjoy the next 4km's of fun grade 3/4 rapids and waterfalls all the way through the Wairoa Rivers boulder-strewn rock canyon - ending with a sweet 5 meter cliff jump for those that want to send it.

Get amongst the action !

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary

• Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours on Class 5 White Water 
• Availability: 26 days Sundays per year available over summer 
• Times: One trip per day at 9.30am
• Transport: Self drive is recommended or Free transport from Rotorua can be provided. We will pick you up from your accommodation at 8:30am in Rotorua, and you will return by 2pm.
• What to bring: Sense of adventure, swimwear & a towel.
• What we provide: Custom built rafts, wetsuits, helmets, lifejackets, paddles, fleece tops, wetsuit booties and splash jackets.
• Location: The river is located just outside Tauranga at - 1376 State Highway 29, 20 minutes drive from Tauranga or 1 hour drive from Rotorua.
• Conditions: 13+ years only.
• Also please note – This is an exciting GRADE 5 RAFTING EXPERIENCE and is NOT SUITED FOR OLDER OR BIGGER PEOPLE, or people that aren’t comfortable in the water. We have a weight limit of 120 kgs.

Stop At:

• Wairoa River, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Wetsuits, Booties, Fleece Tops & Splash Jackets

Exclusions
  • Photos

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
  • Must be 13+ years old
  • MUST be under 120kgs
  • No expectant mothers
  • Must be able to swim
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

1376 State Highway 29, Omanawa 3171, New Zealand


Departure Time

09:30 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

5 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

KErasmus70

14 Apr, 2024

Team and our guide Malcolm were professional, AMAZING and entertaining. I loved every second. Loved our photo's 😆. Well worth every cent. Thank you guys.

Adventure65892172343

08 Apr, 2024

Awesome life time experience! Go for it guys. You will be safe and in goods hands. Just follow the instructions and enjoy the super thrilling rafting!

Dave R

08 Apr, 2024

Researched the different places to raft in New Zealand before deciding on this one and it did not disappoint!! Definitely one of the best places to raft. We felt very fortunate to be able to raft this river as it is only available 26 days each year. The rapid is very technical so lots of instructions from our guides (draw, back paddle, jump left/right, hold on, get down) and lots 2-3M waterfalls. Because it is not rafted too often you never know what is going to happen…we went down one rapid backwards and got stuck once or twice but our awesome raft guides Ollie and Cole were under control and kept us safe. Exciting and technically challenging this trip kept a huge smile on my face the whole way down the river!

779angelat

23 Mar, 2024

Brilliant. Would highly recommend this company. The staff were fun, safety conscious and experienced. Beautiful trip on the river. Stunning even on a rainy day like we went. In fact the water was warm.

Venture03110602180

22 Mar, 2024

This trip was the best, from start to finish we had so much fun! My husband and I are 70 years old, so anyone can do it! Thanks to the staff for giving us a great time, we will always remember it. The river is spectacular.

User's Picture Gallery

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Great 1st time rafting experience!

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Wild, very wet but thrilling. A trip of a lifetime

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Most amazing experience in New Zealand!

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Awesome fun!

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Amazing experience

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GREAT excursion. Our best one of our trip to New Zealand! My wife and I had a blast.

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Awesome Guides

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Epic

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At 63 years old I Smiled Throughout the Experience

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White water rafting

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ADRENALINE FAMILY OUTING

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Amazing!

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When you win "rock paper scissors" pick Elvis!!

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A must do in Rotorua

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100% Recommend A+++

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Brilliant.

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A great morning activity!

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Brilliant day out

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Cannot recommend this trip more!!

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An absolutely must do if you are in NZ

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Great day out!

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Awesome whitewater, wonderful guides

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Great Team!

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Loved it!

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