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A thrilling whitewater rafting adventure

Are you ready for a thrilling adventure in Rotorua? Raft through rapids with three waterfalls at one metre, three metres, and seven metres high. This must-do activity in New Zealand is for those who love to get their adrenaline going. And it's heaps of fun.


Go on a thrilling whitewater rafting adventure down the Kaituna River. Popular amongst adventure seekers, you will have the chance to descend the world’s largest commercially rafted waterfall - Tutea Falls. The river flows from Lake Rotorua, past Lake Rotoiti and into the Bay of Plenty, near Te Puke.

Your experienced guide will provide full safety instructions before you jump on board the raft. There are three waterfalls to descend at one, three and seven metres high. You will be rafting Grade 5 rapids. Boating equipment, wetsuits, helmets, paddles, spray jackets, booties, life jackets and fleece jerseys are provided.

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