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Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

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Location: Rotorua, New Zealand
Duration: 3 hours
Product code: 3772KTUNA


Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: River Rats Raft & Kayak, 837 Te Ngae Rd, Rotorua 3074 New ZealandThe trip runs through a stunning bush clad gorge and features 14 rapids, including the worlds highest commercially rafted waterfall.Your day will begin with a pickup from your hotel. From here you will be taken to the airport base where you will obtain your equipment and participate in a safety briefing as well as quick training. After this you'll proceed to Kaituna River.Duration: 3 hoursStop At: Kaituna River, Bay of Plenty, New ZealandYou can't get more thrills and action than on a grade 5 rapid. Fast and furious, you'll ride through foamy water over the seven meter drop waterfall!Most of the trip runs through a very narrow gorge with sheer rock walls clad in ferns and other native plants providing a truly stunning backdrop to this exciting tour.Although this trip provides full on action the pool drop nature of the river means it is not technically difficult so the trip is suitable for adventurous beginners. In fact around 70% of customers have never rafted before. Around 15 - 20 minutes of training is provided prior to the trip teaching all the required paddle commands and safety information.Situated in the Okere Falls Scenic Reserve the river is pool drop, meaning that every rapid is followed by calm water making it very forgiving for a grade 5 river.You'll be provided with: • Safety Helmets • Lifejackets • Wetsuits • Polar Fleece Tops (weather dependent) • Spray jackets (weather dependent) • Wetsuit BootiesDuration: 50 minutes
Supplier Name
River Rats Raft Kayak
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Minimum age is 13 years,Children must be accompanied by an adult,There is a recommended minimum weight of 40 kilograms (88 pounds) for this tour,Please bring swimwear, a towel and a sense of adventure!,Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund,Not wheelchair accessible,Near public transportation,Not recommended for travelers with back problems,Not recommended for pregnant travelers,No heart problems or other serious medical conditions,Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level,This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund,This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Inclusions:
Professional guide,Hotel pickup and drop-off,All necessary equipment
Exclusions:
Food and drinks,Gratuities
Traveler Reviews

Had a great Saturday afternoon heading down the Kaituna with Dave, Nev and Justin. The water is beautiful and the waterfalls are something else. It's a part of the country you just can't see any other way. If you're from the area and have never done this trip you need to fix that asap. Definitely recommend.

The team at river rats is amazing! We had Dave as our instructor and he was AWESOME! Would 100% go again

Fantastic team-building experience and suits any experience level. I will definitely go back with my family.

Our guide Nev was really friendly, would definitely recommend this activity, we had such a great time and I'd love to do it again setime

Wow! Wow! Wow!! What a thrill! Amazing bunch of guys who made the experience all the better with their knowledge of the area, their ability to keep us all safe, their patience to keep repeating the instructions for those that weren't listening LOL and their humor! The rafting itself is both exhilarating, thrilling and totally beautifully all wrapped into a beautiful balance of the best experience you could possible have! We have have three groups go through in the last 10 months and all have been delighted!!! We will be back!!

Kaituna river rafting

Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

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Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

Photo by: Brittany T 10/27/2013 12:00:00 AM

Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

Photo by: Brittany T 10/27/2013 12:00:00 AM

Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

Photo by: Brittany T 10/27/2013 12:00:00 AM

Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

Photo by: Brittany T 10/27/2013 12:00:00 AM

Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

Photo by: Brittany T 10/27/2013 12:00:00 AM

Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

Photo by: Brittany T 10/27/2013 12:00:00 AM

Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

Photo by: Brittany T 10/27/2013 12:00:00 AM

Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

Photo by: Brittany T 10/27/2013 12:00:00 AM

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Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

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we made it!

Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

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covered in water!

Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

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safety first!

Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

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group going down rapids

Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

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the most exciting part!

Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

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group going down rapids

Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

Photo by: Brittany T 10/27/2013 12:00:00 AM

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63.29