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Kaituna River White Water Rafting Experience

Name: Introductory Trial Flight with up to 2 Passengers - 1 Hour
Rating: 4.9 (28 reviews)

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Kaituna Cascades

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2.5 hours

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Overview

Highlights

Raft the highest commercially rafted waterfall
Feel the rush as you thunder down 14 epic rapids
Comprehensive training session included

Brave a series of grade five rapids as you take on the mighty Kaituna River over 50 exhilarating minutes. Feel the rush as you travel down a tight and twisting warm water jungle canyon as well as the the highest commercially rafted waterfall. Pack your swimmers, you're gonna get soaked.

What's Included?

Transport to and from the river (once at the rafting base)
50 minute white water rafting experience
All rafting/river gear and safety equipment
Land raft training before departure
Professional guides

Calling all white water enthusiasts! Get wet and get wild during this fantastic grade five white water rafting experience down the Kaituna River. You and your team will enjoy 50 minutes of exhilarating action, riding down 14 epic rapids in a narrow and twisting warm water jungle canyon. Feel your heart pound through your chest as you take on the infamous seven metre Tutea Falls, the highest commercially rafted waterfall. No prior experience is necessary as you will be run through a comprehensive training session.

Session Length

This experience is approximately 2.5 hours in duration
Available daily, excluding Christmas and New Years Day
Tour times are at 9am, 11:45am and 2:30pm

Important Information

Restrictions

Grade 5 rafting trip 13+ years - Grade 3 option available for 10 - 12 year old's at $55pp please email or call to arrange this. NOT SUITABLE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN. Recommended maximum weight is 140kgs - must be fit and healthy.

Guidelines

Participants must be 13 years of age or older
Recommended maximum weight limit of 140kg. A reasonable level of fitness is required
Not suitable for pregnant women

Cancellation

Once this experience has been confirmed, changes are at the discretion of the experience provider and arranged directly with them according to this policy:

Cancellations outside 24 hours of the booking will incur a 20% cancellation fee
Cancellations within 24 hours of the booking and no-shows will incur a 100% cancellation fee

Spectators

Spectators are fine - there is a walking trail in the scenic reserve that they can follow through.

Weather

This experience will go ahead in all weather conditions.

Dress Code

Bring your swimwear and a towel.

Location

This experience takes place in Okere Falls, Rotorua.

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