Kaituna Cascades Grade 5 Rafting on Wairoa River near Tauranga
by Kaituna Cascades
Overview
This rafting trip on the Wairoa River near Tauranga lasts about five hours and covers the Kaituna Cascades, including the bottom three rapids and the lower waterfall. You will navigate through several challenging sections, starting with 'Mothers Nightmare,' a technical grade 4+ rock garden that ends with a 2 meter waterfall. Next is 'The Rollercoaster,' a long series of bouncing rapids that provide continuous whitewater action. The route continues with 'The Waterfall,' featuring a 3 meter drop into a turbulent pool. After that, you will raft through approximately 4 kilometers of grade 3 and 4 rapids and waterfalls within the Wairoa River's boulder-filled canyon. The trip finishes with a 5 meter cliff jump available for those who want to take the leap. The company provides wetsuits, booties, fleece tops, and splash jackets for the trip. Photos are not included.
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Kaituna Cascades Rafting
The rafting trip lasts 1.5 to 2 hours on Class 5 white water. It is available on 26 Sundays during summer, with one departure daily at 9.30am. Participants may self-drive or use free transport from Rotorua, with pickup at 8:30am and return by 2pm. Guests should bring swimwear and a towel. Provided equipment includes custom-built rafts, wetsuits, helmets, lifejackets, paddles, fleece tops, splash jackets, and wetsuit booties. The river is located at 1376 State Highway 29, 20 minutes from Tauranga or one hour from Rotorua. This Grade 5 rafting experience is for ages 13 to 65, has a 120 kg weight limit, and is not suitable for older or larger people or those uncomfortable in water.
300 min
Meeting point
Contact us directly if a local Rotorua pick up is required. Local pickups in Rotorua are at 8.30am . WE DO NOT DO PICK UPS FROM THE PORT OR FOR THE CRUISE SHIPS IN TAURANGA The meeting point for the Wairoa River in google maps is 1376 State Highway 29. Meet at 9:30am.
End point
Contact us directly if a local Rotorua pick up is required. Local pickups in Rotorua are at 8.30am . WE DO NOT DO PICK UPS FROM THE PORT OR FOR THE CRUISE SHIPS IN TAURANGA The meeting point for the Wairoa River in google maps is 1376 State Highway 29. Meet at 9:30am.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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