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Kaitiaki White-Water Rafting: Grade 5 Kaituna River & Tutea Falls

Thunder over Tutea Falls — at 7 metres, the world's highest commercially rafted waterfall — on the Kaituna River, guided by Kaitiaki Adventures' award-winning team. The most thrilling 90 minutes in the North Island.

What to expect

You gear up at the riverside base before launching onto the Kaituna's boulder-strewn rapids. The river builds through Grade 3 and 4 sections, each one a roaring rehearsal for the vertical plunge over Tutea Falls. The thunderous drop draws a collective gasp before the raft resurfaces and celebration erupts. A further sequence of rapids follows before you exit at the valley base, buzzing with adrenaline.

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Kaitiaki Adventures
NZD 139 per person (Kaituna River Rafting, Grade 5)
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Good to know

The put-in is approximately 15 min from Rotorua city centre. Sessions run year-round; allow 3 hrs door-to-door including transfers and gear time. Minimum age 13 yrs; participants must be comfortable in water. Dry bags are provided. Confirm all-aboard time with Kaitiaki at booking — they are experienced with cruise-day scheduling.

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