These guys were great! Extremely friendly, welcoming and warm! We did the Kayak tour on the Lake and it was incredible, Justin and Jo will tailor the trip to you and what you want to do. We explored small glowworm caves and had hot spring baths half way through the kayak tour, which was a great spot for lunch with... More

We rafted the Kaituna river in Rotorua and it was definitely an adrenaline rush and a story to bring home. This river is mostly waterfalls which fill into moderately calm pools, but everything you go over is extreme. Not for the faint hearted or those afraid of water. That being said, you do not have to be an experienced rafter... More

I recently got to experience rafting with River Rats on a trip with a group of travel agents from AUS. I highly recommend booking a trip with River Rats if you are in NZ. I have never experienced rafting before and after my experience with such a professional outfit I have been bitten with the rafting bug!!! It was the... More

Was the highlight of my trip! All the staff are so friendly and add to the fantastic feel of the day. I would highly recommend this to any of my clients travelling to New Zealand! I would do it all over again in a heart beat!! Thanks for your fantastic hospitality!!

I have traveled extensively through out Europe and Asia and have done many tours and activities. River Rats Rafting was definitely the most fun, thrilling, exciting activity i have ever done. The views where breath taking- i felt like i was in a movie set of Pirates of the Caribbean... Overall just amazing!!! Recommend it for all ages. I am... More

Amazing day!!! Professional, helpful and funny staff!! Awesome day, I've done rafting before and this was by far the best river rafting I've done!!! Loved it!! Can't wait to go again!!

I went to River Rats Rafting with a large group of friends and we had an amazing time! The Rafting itself was exhilarating (the big drop was awesome!!!), the surrounding scenery was breathtaking and the leaders were kinda sexy... ;) We even got to get out of the boat and float down the rapids in our life jackets. It was... More

River Rats were the highlight of not only my trip to Rotorua,my while trip to NZ! Excellent team, friendly staff and verrrrrry patient with a very frightened rafter. Thanks River Rats! Will be coming back again to try the other rivers - Kate Turner NSW Australia

River Rats Rafting is an absolute MUST DO while in Rotorua, no matter the season. We went in Autumn and while it was cold weather we were in nice warm wet suits, thermal tops and wet suit boots. The guides are very good, informative and quite funny... they give good clear instructions and ensure you are okay and confident to... More