Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua
- Location:Rotorua, New Zealand
- Duration:3 hours (approx.)
- TOUR Code:3772KTUNA
Kaituna River features grade 5 rapids plus the awesome 7 meter (21 feet) Tutea Falls, the worlds highest commercially rafted waterfall. Take the ultimate thrill ride on this Kaituna River white water rafting tour.
Highlights
- Raft down the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world on this action-packed Kaituna River white water rafting tour from Rotorua.
- You'll be provided with 15-20 minute training and safety session
- Beginners are welcome!
- All necessary equipment
- Hotel pickup and drop off from Rotorua
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 Booties
Schedule Details
Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua
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Departure Time:
Summer September 26 , 2011 - April 9, 2012
9:00am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm
Winter April 10 - September 25, 2012
10:00am, 2:00pm
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Duration:3 hours (approx.)
Return details:Returns to original departure point
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Additional Information
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- All necessary equipment
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Food and drinks
- 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!
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers
- 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
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Had and awesome time, our guides was funny and told us a lot, not just about rafting but about ... Read more ›
Simon G, Australia, May 2011
