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Rotorua Kaituna River White Water Rafting and Free Sauna 2.5-Hour Tour
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Rotorua Kaituna River White Water Rafting and Free Sauna 2.5-Hour Tour

by Rotorua Rafting

3 hours
Rotorua
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3 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
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Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
NZ$243NZ$270Save 10%
2 adults × NZ$121.50
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This 2.5-hour rafting tour on the Kaituna River near Rotorua offers about one hour of white water rafting on a Grade 5 river section. Participants receive a full safety briefing before boarding the raft to navigate through a canyon lined with native New Zealand plants. The route begins with gentle rapids and progresses to more challenging waters, passing under several waterfalls including the 7-metre Tutea Falls, the highest waterfall commercially rafted in the world. Rafters can swim in some rapids if conditions allow. After rafting, the tour includes access to a free sauna and a hot shower. Professional photos taken during the trip are available for viewing on a big screen. All necessary equipment such as wetsuit, helmet, booties, buoyancy aid, and paddle are provided. Hotel pickup and drop-off can be arranged on request for the 9am, 12pm, and 3pm tours.

Highlights

About one hour white water rafting on Kaituna River
Raft under three waterfalls including 7m Tutea Falls
Use of wetsuit, helmet, buoyancy aid, booties and paddle
Free sauna and hot shower after rafting
Hotel pickup and drop-off available on request
Professional rafting guide included

What's included

All rafting equipment including wetsuit, helmet, booties, buoyancy aid, and paddle
Goods & Services Tax (GST)
Professional rafting guide
Access to free sauna after rafting
Hotel pickup and drop-off available on request for 9am, 12pm and 3pm tours

What's not included

Swimwear and towel
Food and drinks

Itinerary

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Rotorua Rafting

This is a 2-hour white water rafting trip on the Kaituna River from Rotorua. It begins with a full safety briefing covering procedures and tips. Rafters float down a deep canyon lined with native New Zealand flora and subtropical forest. The river starts with easy rapids and increases in difficulty, passing under several waterfalls. The trip includes rafting over three waterfalls, including the 23-foot (7-metre) Tutea Falls, which is the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world. The water is warm in summer. After rafting, participants can shower and view professional photos on a screen.

120 min

Meeting point

Please drive into the Rotorua Rafting carpark and park. You are supposed to arrive 15 minutes before your departure time. i.e. 8:45am for a 9am departure

End point

Please drive into the Rotorua Rafting carpark and park. You are supposed to arrive 15 minutes before your departure time. i.e. 8:45am for a 9am departure

Languages

German (guide)Japanese (guide)English (guide)Danish (guide)Spanish (guide)

Cancellation policy

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

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Wheelchair-accessible transport
Wheelchair-accessible surfaces throughout
Not advised for anyone with back or spinal problems
Not advised during pregnancy
Not advised for anyone with a heart condition
A moderate level of fitness is needed
Minimum age is 10 years; children aged 10-12 do a half river experience, walking with the photographer to the halfway point then rafting below Tutea Falls
This is a Grade 5 rafting activity
Approximately 1 hour spent on the river; allow 2 hours for the full trip
In summer, river temperatures can reach 25°C
Transfers from Rotorua must be booked 24 hours in advance and cost $15 per person by calling 0800 772 384
Participants must accept a risk disclosure acknowledging inherent dangers of rafting on Grade 5 rivers, including river hazards, raft flipping, extreme and rapidly changing weather, vehicle travel risks, and the conduct of guides and other rafters. Rotorua Rafting will use skill to ensure safety but is not responsible for loss, injury, or damage when reasonable care could not prevent it. Participants must follow guide instructions and use safety equipment as directed. Those responsible for persons under 18 must ensure those persons comply with guide instructions. Rotorua Rafting may cancel, modify, or curtail trips or withdraw any person deemed likely to endanger themselves or others, including due to alcohol or drug use. Participants accept all risks including personal injury, death, property damage, or loss, and acknowledge Rotorua Rafting is not liable for property loss, travel disruption, or mental injury, subject to rights under the Health and Safety at Work (Adventure Activities) Regulations 2017 or other New Zealand law. By accepting the disclosure, participants confirm they are of Age of Majority and agree the agreement binds their heirs and successors; if under 18, a parent or guardian must accept the disclosure.
Free sauna is included
Maximum participant weight is 130 kg
Total
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