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River Rats Raft & Kayak

391 State Highway 33 | Mourea, Rotorua 3074, New Zealand
+64 7 345 6543
Ranked #1 of 29 tours in Rotorua
5.0 of 5 stars 74 Reviews
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Type: Water Sports
Owner description: River Rats have been offering quality rafting for almost 30 years. There’s something for everyone, from a gentle grade 2 scenic raft trip suitable for...... more » Owner description: River Rats have been offering quality rafting for almost 30 years. There’s something for everyone, from a gentle grade 2 scenic raft trip suitable for participants as young as 5 years old, through to full on grade 5 action featuring the world's highest commercially rafted waterfall. Kayaking is available as freedom hire or a guided tour. Paddle the local lakes to a secluded beach or enjoy a hot water swim only accessible by boat. « less
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Canberra, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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I had a great time! We did the tour that included the big drop and i was super nervous considering i'm a bit of a chicken but the instructor, Gordie (Sweet as!!), made everyone feel comfortable and confident. It was a great first water rafting experience and it made me want to do rafting again in the future. More

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

We originally booked the grade 3/4 white-water rafting, but ended up on the grade 5 Kaituna River, Rotorua. Had an amazing afternoon, Justin, our guide, was full of support, energy and enthusiasm, reasuring us with clear direction and safety guidelines. Even our 13 year old son was able to complete the whole experience. Fantastic memories and photos from the river... More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

we just came back from this awesome adventure. this is EXTREME white-water rafting. My wife and I along with some other friends went and tried it just before coming back from Rotorua. None of us had prior experience, but the professional instructors made it look so easy. for the price we paid (99NZD) it was a great 2:30 hours of... More

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Alexandria, Virginia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

We rafted the Kaituna River and had a wonderful time from the very moment they picked us up at our hotel. Everybody was very friendly and the rafting was great fun. It is a very forgiving level 5 so I was not terrified but my daredevil, adrenaline junkie husband still had fun going down the drops :-) Highly recommend this... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

This was only my second ever rafting trip and I was so excited. Our guide David was so amazing - professional and fun - the trip just wouldn't have been the same without him. I would definately recommend this to ANYONE who wants an unforgetable experience in Rotorua. Thank you so much guys for the wonderful memories. More

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Auckland, New Zealand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

We had a fantastic trip rafting with this company on the Kaituna River as part of a coporate weekend away. We were very impressed by the skill and the energy (and, at times, the cheekiness) of the guides. We also really appreciated all the extra effort the team went to when catering for us. In particular, they re-jigged their schedules... More

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Portland, Oregon
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

I had an amazing time rafting with river rats. The secerenry was gorgeous. The guide was funny and made the trip so much better. One thing i loved was how they picked me up in town and dropped me off after the tour. It was perfect because I was able to do other things that day. Thank you so much! More

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Brisbane, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

River Rats is a must do! Great fun, great guides and a rememberable experience! I'll be back for the longer rafting! More

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New Zealand
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

River Rats rafting was a real fun time experience. The guides were extremely professional and added value to the trip explaining some of the river history. And then of course there was the awesome 21 metre drop! Very cool More

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Rock Island, Illinois
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

We have rafting before here in the US but only a rapid class 2-3 depending on how high the water is. We chose the Kaituna class 5 rapids since we wanted some adventure. We had lots of fun. I felt the prices were very reasonable for the trip and also the pictures we purchased. They were some great pics. The... More

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