Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua
Overview
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All necessary equipment
What to expect
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
Additional information
- 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
- Qualmark Clean & Safe Certified
- 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
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Our guide Nev was really friendly, would definitely recommend this activity, we had such a great time and I'd love to do it again setime
Our guide Nev was really friendly, would definitely recommend this activity, we had such a great time and I'd love to do it again setimeThe staff were all very warm and friendly. The instructor/skipper, Nev, was a good laugh and knowledgeable about the river. The whole rafting experience was one of a kind, an opportunity to raft off the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world (which they won't let you forget) and get i...
The staff were all very warm and friendly. The instructor/skipper, Nev, was a good laugh and knowledgeable about the river. The whole rafting experience was one of a kind, an opportunity to raft off the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world (which they won't let you forget) and get into the water, was a unique experience. The photos taken were reasonably priced and high quality. Would highly recommend to anyone who is seeking a water-based thrill.Such an amazing experience to go rafting down the Kaituna with Justin and his crew! Epic morning going over the 7 metre waterfall and coming out the other side! Thanks to Nev for being an awesome guide for us! Cant wait to go again!
Such an amazing experience to go rafting down the Kaituna with Justin and his crew! Epic morning going over the 7 metre waterfall and coming out the other side! Thanks to Nev for being an awesome guide for us! Cant wait to go again!My partner and I went on the Katina white water rafting trip and it was so fricken cool ! Nev was in the boat with us two and he was such a good time and defs knew what he was doing felt safe and had so much fun e even go to jump out and have a swim. Would definitely recommend if you’re causing R...
My partner and I went on the Katina white water rafting trip and it was so fricken cool ! Nev was in the boat with us two and he was such a good time and defs knew what he was doing felt safe and had so much fun e even go to jump out and have a swim. Would definitely recommend if you’re causing Rotorua anytime soonHad cole as an instructor and had an AWESOME experience! Cole was great and had an easygoing but reliable and trustworthy vibe to him all the way through the rafting. The process before the rafting was easy and well explained. Would definitely recommend!
Had cole as an instructor and had an AWESOME experience! Cole was great and had an easygoing but reliable and trustworthy vibe to him all the way through the rafting. The process before the rafting was easy and well explained. Would definitely recommend!We had a wonderful time with River Rats. Dave was a fab guide, Ethan was always at the ready in the safety kayak, and Justin gave me great and helpful info on the phone. They catered so nicely for me, my husband, and our 14-yr old daughter. We’re older parents with an adrenaline junkie for a teen...
We had a wonderful time with River Rats. Dave was a fab guide, Ethan was always at the ready in the safety kayak, and Justin gave me great and helpful info on the phone. They catered so nicely for me, my husband, and our 14-yr old daughter. We’re older parents with an adrenaline junkie for a teen who can be “too cool for school”, but the Kaituna rafting trip was perfect for all of us. Daughter was v happy and thrilled, and my husband and I had a ball. Wld highly rate this outfit: they’re professional, funny, top notch in the H&S area, and just a great group to work with. Go rafting on the Kaituna with River Rats - you’ll have no regrets, it’s so much fun!