Rotorua Rafting
Rotorua Rafting
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7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
About
Rotorua Rafting is a whitewater rafting company that rafts the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world, found in beautiful Rotorua, New Zealand on the incredible Kaituna River!
Rotorua, New Zealand

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Travellers' Choice
2023

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Avery
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Family
this tour was absolutely amazing if you’re up for a bit of adventure. Very organized from start to finish. Very nice wetsuit gear and safety equipment provided. Easy and short drive (few minutes or less) to put in spot & finish spot.

Our raft guide, Stan, was fantastic. Kept safety a priority all while making sure everyone in the group had fun! If you’re traveling to Rotorua, I can’t recommend this tour enough!!
Written 16 March 2024
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Thank you for sharing your experience! Great to hear that Stan gave you good time and kept you safe while having heaps of fun! Thanks again for your recommendation, and we hope to see you again for another adventure soon! :))
Written 17 March 2024
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adrienne h
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Family
I went with my father & brother. My brother was extremely nervous and our legend of a tour guide (Lucas) put him at ease with his humour & knowledge of the river/rapids. Could not recommend high enough!
Written 16 March 2024
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So glad to hear you and your family had a great time! Lucas is indeed a legend, and we're glad he helped make your experience memorable. Thanks for rafting with us, and we hope to see you all again soon! :)
Written 17 March 2024
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Freedom21542634349
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
Such an amazing rafting trip! All the guides were excellent, especially Jure who was the guide on our raft. He made us feel very comfortable and made us laugh a lot. The rapids built up to prepare you for the 7m waterfall and we got to swim down the smaller rapids. Would hugely recommend this trip. Thank you Jure for such a fabulous time! :)
Written 15 March 2024
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Thank you so much for your awesome review! Stoked to hear Jure made you feel safe and made you laugh, sounds like you had an epic adventure with him. Thank you for coming rafting with us!
Written 15 March 2024
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yippieeee
Oxford, UK31 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I had so much fun doing this. I was by myself but felt like I was part of the group partly thanks to the guides and partly to a nice girl who told me to hang out with them. The guides were so knowledgeable and safety felt paramount. The rapids are insane, particularly the 7ft waterfall. If you’re unsure just read the rest of these reviews. It’s so awesome!
Written 14 March 2024
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We're glad you had an awesome time with us! Your safety and enjoyment are our top priorities. Thank you for your kind words, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another adventure! :)
Written 15 March 2024
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Henry L
Bishops Stortford, United Kingdom7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Solo
Worth every penny. Had a great time and experience. Tom was the raft leader on my raft. Funny and cool guy. Had a great time. Recommended it 100%. It you have the chance, then do it.
Written 14 March 2024
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Thank you so much for your recommendation! So stoked to hear you had a fun time with Tom! We hope to host you again soon :))
Written 15 March 2024
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Ian C
Vancouver, Canada2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Friends
Guides were super chill but clearly knowledgeable in keeping everyone safe and having a good time.

Took us through some pretty sizeable rapids in the raft, and gave chances to get out of the raft and swim through the rapids as well. Just two hours of having fun in the water filled with adrenaline and laughs. Would highly recommend
Written 14 March 2024
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Thanks for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the laid-back vibe while still feeling secure. Our guides are trained to prioritize safety while ensuring everyone has a blast. Hope to see you again soon for another adventure! :)
Written 15 March 2024
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Alicia B
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Friends
It was so much fun, I was laughing the entire time. Everywhere I looked it was so beautiful. I wish I could have done it again. Our guide was hilarious but also knew what he was doing and very safe.
Written 10 March 2024
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Thank you for sharing your experience! Our guides always prioritize safety while ensuring a fun experience. We hope to see you again for another adventure soon! :)
Written 12 March 2024
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Al G
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
Great rafting trip! The guides were excellent and the river was a blast. The rapids built up nicely to prepare you for the big drop. We even got to swim some of the smaller rapids. Highly recommend this trip. Thanks Nui for a great time!
Written 8 March 2024
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Thanks for sharing your experience! It sounds like you had an awesome time on the river. We're glad our guides could make it memorable for you. Come back anytime for another adventure! :)
Written 10 March 2024
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Tanvi S
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Family
Lucas was our rafting guide. He was very cooperative and friendly. For someone, who doesn’t know how to swim it was a great experience and a Must Do when in Rotorua.
Written 7 March 2024
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We're glad to hear you had a great experience with Lucas as your rafting guide! We always take nonswimmers and first-time rafters here so we're glad you found the experience worthy of your visit. Thanks for sharing your feedback! :)
Written 8 March 2024
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Lorene B
Taupo District, New Zealand6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Solo
Epic wet and watery trip down the Kaituna today. LOved every minute and will come back with friends or family again.
Great experienced and hiliarous guides that kept the nerves at bay. Once again a big thank you.
Written 7 March 2024
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Thanks for the awesome feedback! We're glad to hear you had a fantastic trip down the Kaituna. We look forward to welcoming you back with friends or family in the future! :)
Written 8 March 2024
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