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Kaituna Cascades Grade 5 Rafting on Wairoa River near Tauranga
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Kaituna Cascades Grade 5 Rafting on Wairoa River near Tauranga

by Kaituna Cascades

5 hours
Tauranga
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5 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
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Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
NZ$342NZ$380Save 10%
2 guests × NZ$171
All taxes and fees included

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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.

Highlights

Raft the Kaituna Cascades including bottom rapids and lower waterfall
Navigate 'Mothers Nightmare' rock garden and 2 meter waterfall
Run 'The Rollercoaster' series of bouncing whitewater rapids
Tackle 'The Waterfall' 3 meter drop into churning pool
Raft 4 kilometers of grade 3/4 rapids in Wairoa River canyon
Optional 5 meter cliff jump at the end of the trip

What's included

Wetsuits, booties, fleece tops, and splash jackets

What's not included

Photos

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.

Languages

German (written)Korean (guide)Korean (written)Japanese (guide)Japanese (written)English (guide)English (written)Chinese (China) (written)Italian (written)French (written)Spanish (guide)Spanish (written)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Not advised for anyone with back or spinal problems
Not advised for anyone with a heart condition
A good level of fitness is needed
Participants must be between 13 and 65 years old
Maximum participant weight is 120 kilograms
Expectant mothers are not permitted to join
Participants must be able to swim
Total
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