Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua | La Vacanza Travel

Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: New Zealand, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua
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  • 3 hours
  • Rotorua
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Kaituna River features grade 5 rapids plus the awesome 7 meter (23 feet) Tutea Falls, the worlds highest commercially rafted waterfall. Take the ultimate thrill ride on this Kaituna River white water rafting tour.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: River Rats Raft & Kayak, 837 Te Ngae Rd, Rotorua 3074 New Zealand

The trip runs through a stunning bush clad gorge and features 14 rapids, including the worlds highest commercially rafted waterfall.

Your day will begin with a pickup from your hotel. From here you will be taken to the airport base where you will obtain your equipment and participate in a safety briefing as well as quick training. After this you'll proceed to Kaituna River.



Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Kaituna River, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

You can't get more thrills and action than on a grade 5 rapid. Fast and furious, you'll ride through foamy water over the seven meter drop waterfall!

Most of the trip runs through a very narrow gorge with sheer rock walls clad in ferns and other native plants providing a truly stunning backdrop to this exciting tour.

Although this trip provides full on action the pool drop nature of the river means it is not technically difficult so the trip is suitable for adventurous beginners. In fact around 70% of customers have never rafted before.

Around 15 - 20 minutes of training is provided prior to the trip teaching all the required paddle commands and safety information.

Situated in the Okere Falls Scenic Reserve the river is pool drop, meaning that every rapid is followed by calm water making it very forgiving for a grade 5 river.

You'll be provided with:
• Safety Helmets
• Lifejackets
• Wetsuits
• Polar Fleece Tops (weather dependent)
• Spray jackets (weather dependent)
• Wetsuit Booties

Duration: 50 minutes

Inclusions
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All necessary equipment

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Minimum age is 13 years
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • There is a recommended minimum weight of 40 kilograms (88 pounds) for this tour
  • Please bring swimwear, a towel and a sense of adventure!
  • Near public transportation
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

River Rats Raft & Kayak, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074, New Zealand
Traveler pickup is offered
Transfers available from central Rotorua commercial accommodation


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

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

Duration

3 hours


User's Reviews

Julian S

09 Apr, 2024

The guides were knowledgeable, ensuring our safety while also making the trip incredibly fun. The scenery was breathtaking, with lush greenery along the riverbanks. The rapids were thrilling yet manageable, perfect for both beginners and experienced rafters. Overall, it was an unforgettable adventure that I would highly recommend to anyone seeking an adrenaline-packed journey

R4016NTjoshb

25 Mar, 2024

This was a brilliant and exciting tour with some excellent guides. They knew the river inside out and were great fun to have on the boat!

Abigail P

23 Mar, 2024

Pick up and drop of from accommodation was no hassle. All gear is provided to keep you warm. The guides were knowledgeable, fun and most importantly you felt safe with them. The rapids were super fun with plenty of games thrown in, a chance to swim through rapids and going over 3 waterfalls was awesome! Adrenaline filled, once in a life time experience, would 100% recommend!

Matthew_H

21 Mar, 2024

Zack was an awesome guide, and rafting through the lush river scenery was a must-do experience! We always felt safe, in control and most of all, had a thrilling time. Would recommend to anyone!

trevorpD6635JC

20 Mar, 2024

Had a great time. Guides were great. Safety was always top of mind but still made sure we had fun. Its a fairly short section of river with only a few good rapids so don't expect the same experience as a full day on the Zambizi River but still worth the money. The big waterfall drop is definitely exciting. I would recommend to anyone as a fun addition to your visit to Rotorua.

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