White Water Rafting on the Kaituna River
- Experience the epic grade 5 whitewater rapids of the Kaituna River
- Test your bravery at the world's highest rafted waterfall and 14 exciting rapids
- Take on the world famous 7 meter Tutea Falls, the highest commercially rafted waterfall
- Get comprehensive training from friendly guides
- This is a white water enthusiasts dream and is a must do for adrenaline junkies and 1st time rafters alike
- Must be between 13 -65 years of age
- Must be UNDER 120 Kgs (260 lbs)
- Must be able to swim or comfortable floating in rivers
- Not reccommended for older & bigger people
What to expect
Join the Original Kaituna Rafting Company for an unbeatable grade 5 white-water experience on one of New Zealand’s most exciting and beautiful rivers!
Experience the thrills and spills of the mighty Kaituna River as we take on the world famous 7 meter Tutea Falls, the highest commercially rafted waterfall.
Together with your expert guide, your team will enjoy a 50 minute action packed ride down 14 epic rapids in a tight and twisting warm water jungle canyon.
This is a white water enthusiasts dream and is a must do for adrenaline junkies and 1st time rafters alike!
No prior experience is necessary as you will be given full and comprehensive training.
All you need is a reasonable level of fitness, a sense of fun and adventure, swimwear and a towel.
Reviews
the rapids were rapid but the guides were very detailed and reassuring in their instructions during the brief. wasn't cold too because they provided layers and booties. really have to just bring along swimwear to wear inside and a towel to dry off after.
what a thrilling adventure! second time doing this activity and the 7 metre waterfall drop was as exciting as ever.
this was a really fun experience for my wife and I. Not too strenuous and it will give you lots of memories to talk about in the future. Highly recommended!
It was exciting and worth recalling. It was a little scary at first, but the tour guide was very professional and made people feel reassured. I will definitely go there again next time I have the chance.
Had a blast with Josh! He kept us safe and made the trip hilarious. He staged a 'romantic' kiss under the waterfall, but we just swallowed water while he laughed at us. Unforgettable honeymoon memory!
The difficulty is relatively high; being able to swim comfortably in water with currents for about 10 meters is more suitable. The activity is very exciting, and the instructors provide complete instructions. The water pressure is strong when plunging down the waterfall, and water got into my ears for several days. If you have trouble regulating ear pressure, it's recommended to bring earplugs. You can wear glasses, but you need a glasses strap; they also sell them on-site. You can buy photos on-site for NZ$50 per boat, which is a great deal if you have a large group. However, they didn't take a photo of our boat when it plunged down the highest waterfall... If you intend to buy photos, it's best to let the instructor know, and they will intentionally put you in the front for certain parts to get more shots.
our guide Malcom made us feel safe and welcomed. we have a few first timers and the entire journey was manageable.
Great customer service all around wil definately be coming back later , it was thrilling experience all around
have done rafting multiple places. overall duration is short but the last waterfall covers it all - awesome experience
Awesome. Fun fun fun. Will do it again. No dull moments, 3 drops, very fun, very exciting, guides are good. The photos are so-so only.
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