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Kaitiaki Adventures Rafting and Sledging

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Kaitiaki Adventures Rafting and Sledging

Raft or sledge the Kaituna River with our world class guides. Experience the thrill of rafting over the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world or take the river on at eye level as you are in charge of your own sledging vessel.

With a unique mix of history, culture an adrenaline overload, Kaitiaki Adventures offers superior and unforgettable white water rafting and sledging experiences.
Kaitiaki give their clients an initiation into Aspects Maori through myth and legends, kupu hou (new Maori words) and Karakia (Maori prayer) all whilst experiencing the ultimate adrenaline rush.

Raft the Kaituna River with our world class guides. Snake through steep bush clad canyons and over 14 awesome drops – including the 7m Tutea Falls. Blended with a touch of culture, this trip offers it all, for both white water rafting enthusiasts and first timers.

Kaitiaki is New Zealand’s original white water sledging specialists - since 1989. Challenge yourself to try their sledging option where the clients get to take the river on at eye level. Propelled by the flippers on their feet, motivated and assisted by WWSNZ (White Water Sledging NZ) qualified guides it is a white water adrenaline junkies dream.

The Wairoa is available every Sunday in summer and is an unsurpassed rafting/sledging adventure. Beginning with a backdrop of the beautiful MacLaren’s Falls followed by 1 hour and 45 mins of adrenaline overload. Transport and refreshments provided for this grade 5 world class rafting experience.

No previous experience is required as Kaitiaki Adventures will give you all the training and safety equipment of the highest standard to make your journey a safe yet unforgettable time. Our guides are all NZQA Qualified, our business is a maritime safety approved operation and 100% kiwi owned and operated.

Kaitiaki’s purpose built base is equipped with changing rooms, lockers, eco friendly facilities and full credit cards facilities. The base also offers a place for clients to relax in the peaceful atmosphere set amongst the ancient volcanic landscape of Hellsgate, Tikitere.

Courtesy Transport provided.

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Kaitiaki Adventures

Commercial organisation

Location

North IslandRotorua RegionTikitere

Categories

  • OriginalRiver Boarding
  • Activity__raftingRafting

Directions

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Directions

Rotorua Office

Coordinates

-38.065122050227

176.361186504364

Latitude
-38.065122050227
Longitude
176.361186504364

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    • Very nice people and lots of fun.
    • Lots of fun.
    • Totally enjoyed the 45 mins!
    • Cool, cool stuff.
    • Too short but great fun!
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  • 4.0/5

    Really fun morning but for the price we expected longer.

    The drop was exhilarating.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    NEW ZEALAND
    Alex Victor's avatar

    Alex Victor

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Heaps of fun.

    Great guides who respect Maori traditions on the river. I did the trip that goes down the 7m Tukea Falls which was so exciting. Lots of rapids. Wish it lasted longer! This was my first time white water rafting and I loved it.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Jessica Freeland's avatar

    Jessica Freeland

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Fun to do!

    7m waterfall was scary. Guides made us do fun things with the rafts.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016

    BELGIUM
    Jolien's avatar

    Jolien

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Awesome guide, tour could have been a bit longer.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago

    GERMANY
    Cathrin Wisgiekl's avatar

    Cathrin Wisgiekl

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great spot to kayak, all they provide was in excellent form, and the guides were nice and confident.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014

    ARGENTINA
    Josefina Tassone's avatar

    Josefina Tassone

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Amazing, adrenalin rush, only two people in the raft.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014

    GERMANY
    Hendrik Schanz's avatar

    Hendrik Schanz

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Wild Water Rafting in Rotorua.

    It was the highest waterfall you can raft as a normal person and it was great.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014

    GERMANY
    Philip Gosemann's avatar

    Philip Gosemann

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Exciting rafting trip with very cool guides!

    Just too expensive for one hour fun and there are too many long breaks in which you have to wait for the other boats.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

  • 3.5/5

    Biggest waterfall in the world - awesome experience but too short.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

    GERMANY
    Johannes's avatar

    Johannes

    Customer

  • 2.5/5

    Rafting too expensive for too less action!

    $80 for 40 minutes of fun! Safe and good guides.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

    GERMANY
    Marc Engstle's avatar

    Marc Engstle

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Really fun morning but for the price we expected longer.

    The drop was exhilarating.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    NEW ZEALAND
    Alex Victor's avatar

    Alex Victor

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Fun to do!

    7m waterfall was scary. Guides made us do fun things with the rafts.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016

    BELGIUM
    Jolien's avatar

    Jolien

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Heaps of fun.

    Great guides who respect Maori traditions on the river. I did the trip that goes down the 7m Tukea Falls which was so exciting. Lots of rapids. Wish it lasted longer! This was my first time white water rafting and I loved it.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Jessica Freeland's avatar

    Jessica Freeland

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Biggest waterfall in the world - awesome experience but too short.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

    GERMANY
    Johannes's avatar

    Johannes

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Exciting rafting trip with very cool guides!

    Just too expensive for one hour fun and there are too many long breaks in which you have to wait for the other boats.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

  • 2.5/5

    Rafting too expensive for too less action!

    $80 for 40 minutes of fun! Safe and good guides.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

    GERMANY
    Marc Engstle's avatar

    Marc Engstle

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Wild Water Rafting in Rotorua.

    It was the highest waterfall you can raft as a normal person and it was great.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014

    GERMANY
    Philip Gosemann's avatar

    Philip Gosemann

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Amazing, adrenalin rush, only two people in the raft.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014

    GERMANY
    Hendrik Schanz's avatar

    Hendrik Schanz

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great spot to kayak, all they provide was in excellent form, and the guides were nice and confident.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014

    ARGENTINA
    Josefina Tassone's avatar

    Josefina Tassone

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Awesome guide, tour could have been a bit longer.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago

    GERMANY
    Cathrin Wisgiekl's avatar

    Cathrin Wisgiekl

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    G was our sledging guide and Gordy was our rafting guide.

    We were picked up and dropped off as part of our activity which was very convenient. Both our guides were great and my girlfriend and I had a great time. The equipment was in good shape and safety was definitely a priority. I would recommend Kaitiaki for anyone who enjoys rafting or sledging, especially Gordy and G! -Jake

    Reviewed almost 11 years ago

    SINGAPORE
    Jake Bell's avatar

    Jake Bell

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Professional service and a safe rafting.

    Reviewed almost 12 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Went on the grade 5 falls in Rotorua, well worth the money and great staff!!

    Grade 5 fall was the most amazing experience!

    Reviewed almost 13 years ago and experienced in November 2011

    Curry's avatar

    Curry

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    I found some of the instructors to be a bit laid back and not explain everything properly, therefor not making me feel at my most comfortable.

    Reviewed over 13 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Nicola Young's avatar

    Nicola Young

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Lots of fun.

    Good guides, wish it was longer. GREAT FUN!

    Reviewed over 13 years ago

    UNITED STATES
    Sarah James's avatar

    Sarah James

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Fun and very safe.

    Felt dangerous and extremely safe at the same time Staff were fun and friendly.

    Reviewed over 13 years ago

    Craig Hathaway's avatar

    Craig Hathaway

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    A lot of fun and nice people.

    Reviewed over 13 years ago

    GERMANY
    Isabell's avatar

    Isabell

    Customer

  • 2.0/5

    Great guides, staff.

    River was overcrowded by rafters, (Kaitiaki and other operators), very short run along the river.

    Reviewed over 13 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    Justin Pearce's avatar

    Justin Pearce

    Customer

    Kia Ora Justin. Thank you for your feed back. We are happy that you fully enjoyed our staff / guides and our unique Kaitiaki Experience, and we are moving our on river times to avoid a mash up with other companies, which should ensure some extra freedom and space for future Kaitiaki river experiences.

  • 5.0/5

    Well Experienced and supporting crew members..

    Had great time with them... Atleast i found a good place to hang out with my mates in New Zealand... Kaitiaki Adventures U gUyzz Rokkxx...

    Reviewed almost 14 years ago

    INDIA
    tandysandhu's avatar

    tandysandhu

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Did the Kaituna River Rafting in November 2010 - was a truly awesome experience, particularly the waterfalls we went through - great fun and a bit scary at the same time!

    The trip is quite short - less than an hour on the water, and it took ages to get everyone organised to actually go out on the water (but there was a huge group that showed up a bit late). I was also a bit worried about some of the people that went out rafting who could not swim and did not understand any English - but they all made it through as well. The guides were really good fun and nice. Overall a great activity close to Rotorua (about 20km out of town is the office, right next to hell's gate; and then another ~20min drive once you are geared up)

    Reviewed about 14 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    alexiap's avatar

    alexiap

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    I was there in August and had an amazing time - although nervous the guides where fantastic and really did make the experience for me.

    Hi,

    I did manage to fall out of the raft (all my own fault) on the 7m and bust my lip (it sound worse than what it actually was) but the guides where amazing - had me safely back in the boat within seconds and made sure I was okay.

    To be honest falling out of the boat was soo much fun.

    My best experience in NZ and I would highly recommend it to anybody.

    Cheers

    Terri - Ireland

    Reviewed over 14 years ago

    IRELAND
    TerriH's avatar

    TerriH

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Very professional, happy and relaxed.

    I felt safe and excited. All my family had a great day even an oldie like me :) i dont think it's dear as it seemed very comparable to others we looked at but their site is in a beautiful river and has lots of history.

    Reviewed over 14 years ago and experienced in July 2010

    NEW ZEALAND
    Marea's avatar

    Marea

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Reasonably priced great adventure.

    Reviewed over 14 years ago and experienced in May 2010

  • 5.0/5

    great fun.

    Reviewed over 14 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    laurabridges's avatar

    laurabridges

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    So much fun, great rafting guides and lots of good info too!

    I had a great time!

    Reviewed over 14 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    claireamanda's avatar

    claireamanda

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    My best ever rafting experience, both the Wairoa and Kaituna were wicked and the guides are tops!

    Can't wait to go back again!

    Reviewed over 14 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Pip's avatar

    Pip

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We love Kaitiaki!

    Epic fun and awesome guides!

    Reviewed over 14 years ago and experienced in February 2010

    NEW ZEALAND
    iep_crew's avatar

    iep_crew

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Too short but great fun!

    Reviewed over 14 years ago and experienced in January 2010

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Kane Chain's avatar

    Kane Chain

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Heard nothing but the best about these guys!

    Reviewed over 14 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Ben Thomas's avatar

    Ben Thomas

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Great fun although a little short.

    Guides make the trip.

    Reviewed over 14 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Kay Beaumont's avatar

    Kay Beaumont

    Customer