



by Kaitiaki Adventures Aotearoa
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$157.68This Kaituna River white water rafting tour in Rotorua lasts about two hours and includes hotel pickup from central Rotorua. Participants are guided by local and Māori guides who explain the river’s whakapapa (genealogy and stories), tikanga (customs and protocols), and cultural significance. The tour features rafting on the Kaituna River, including navigating the 7-meter (22-foot) Tutea Falls and rafting through a lively gorge. Groups are kept small for safety and comfort, and premium cold-weather gear is provided. A professional adventure photographer accompanies the trip, and photos can be purchased separately. The tour is operated by Kaitiaki Adventures and runs subject to favorable weather conditions, with options for rescheduling or refund if canceled.
Experience Kaituna River Whitewater Rafting in Rotorua with convenient pick-up from central hotels including the i-SITE/Information center 30 mins before your selected time. Travel to our rafting base set among the last towering kahikatea stand, meet our professional local & Māori guides for a thorough safety briefing, and gear up with wetsuits, helmets, booties and life vests. After being transported to the Kaituna River, hit the water for an exciting journey on a lively stretch of whitewater with more than a dozen rapids and drops, including iconic Tutea Falls (7 m/22 ft). Navigate a steep volcanic gorge cloaked in native forest as your guides share the river’s stories, cultural significance. Back at base, change into dry clothes, relax, and preview professional photos captured during your run (available to purchase) before return transfers to your starting point. Learn about kaitiakitanga (guardianship), tikanga (protocols), and the awa’s (river's) cultural significance to iwi (local tribe).
150 min
Please arrive at our raft base for check in
End point
Please arrive at our raft base for check in @ 1135 TE NGAE ROAD, TIKITERE ROTORUA 3074