White Water Rafting - Kaituna Cascades, The Originals
Kaituna Cascades was the original company to explore and start rafting the Kaituna River, and is still locally owned and operated by two current raft guides - so you know you'll be in great hands!! No where in the world can you raft down such a beautiful river that drops into a vertical walled canyon filled with raftable waterfalls and countless playful rapids. The water is deep and warm (most of the year) and is usually a highlight of peoples visit to NZ. All of our guides are handpicked, highly skilled professionals that come from an extreme whitewater background in Kayaking and Rafting. We will give you the safest and most entertaining trip on the river! This is also most definitely the best value for money rafting in NZ too. Our aim is have FUN, So come join us for this EPIC once in a lifetime experience.
Cheers & see you on the river - Pete & Blue
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Rotorua White Water Rafting on the Kaituna River
Option 1: Ever wanted to Raft a 7m waterfall? 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!
What's included in White Water Rafting - Kaituna Cascades, The Originals
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Join us for the most unique and beautiful whitewater rafting experience in New Zealand! The famous Kaituna River is a rafters dream – a 50 minute action packed ride down 11 epic rapids, 3 wild waterfalls – One of which is the highest rafted waterfall in the world at 7 meters. All of this in a deep, usually warm water jungle canyon! All this with our legendary guides & you’ve got yourself the perfect day out! This is an exciting GRADE 5 RAFTING EXPERIENCE. We have a weight limit of 120 kgs and minimum age of 13yrs old - up to 65 years of age Our sweet Rafting Base in Okere Falls is in an awesome sunny location, surrounded by a scenic reserve and backs onto the shores of the Kaituna. We are the closest and most accessible company to the river. The native scenic reserve has a beautiful walking trail which you can view many rapids of the Kaituna River & there is even an amazing café around the corner. This makes for a great half day trip out to this stunning region of Rotorua. Also please note – This is an exciting GRADE 5 RAFTING EXPERIENCE and is NOT SUITED FOR OLDER OR BIGGER PEOPLE, or people that aren’t comfortable in the water. We have a weight limit of 120 kgs.
Inclusions
- Custom built rafts, wetsuits, helmets, lifejackets, paddles, fleece tops, wetsuit booties, and splash jackets
- Local, professional & highly trained guides
- Digital photos (Available to purchase)
- Glasses Strap $5
- Rent a Towel $5
- Go Pro Harness Hire $5
- Other Souvenirs (T-shirt etc)
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Availability is all year round - Warm water in the summer and cooler in the winter (more gear provided)
- MUST be under 120 kgs
- Not recommended for non swimmers
- NO expectant mothers
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
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Ticket Redemption
We are confirming your booking with KAITUNA CASCADES for RAFTING. Our MEETING ADDRESS is - "18 OKERE FALLS ROAD, OKERE FALLS , NZ" Please Arrive 15 minutes before the trip starts. With Google maps you'll find our rafting base easily. It’s a big red & yellow building on the right side. All you need to bring is swim wear, shorts, a towel and maybe some extra $ for photos !! We are GoPro friendly fell free to bring yours along. Photos are available for purchase after your rafting trip for $40. See you soon, Thanks Pete & Blue - Kaituna Cascades Rafting Any questions please call +64 27 2765457 Tip: We are located right next to the Okere Falls Scenic Reserve. If you arrive early you can take a 30 minute walk in the reserve and check out all the waterfalls you will raft over!