When visiting the Kaituna River in Rotorua, you must prepare yourself for many things – the beautiful sights, experiencing a thriving natural world, learning new histories of New Zealand, and spending time with your loved ones. Really, there are so many things to do here that it’s difficult to know where to begin! At Kaituna…
If you’re looking for things to do in NZ, whether that’s with family, friends or by yourself, a thrilling ride down a river is something that you should absolutely experience. While rafting can provide you with a relaxing ride down a river and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature, white water rafting is for…
The highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world is the stunning Tutea Falls – a thrilling site for white water rafting that we at Kaituna Cascades provide tours for ourselves. We guide clients along an amazing Grade 5 white water rafting experience that glides past Tutea Falls and some of Kaituna River’s most impressive sites…
White water rafting in Okere Falls is one of New Zealand’s most exciting and renowned experiences. Located close to Rotorua, these beautifully intense cascades pack a powerful punch for white water rafters, and require some serious teamwork to navigate! Yet, white water rafting isn’t the only thrill to be discovered at Okere Falls. We at…
When is the best time to go white water rafting in NZ? At Kaituna Cascades, we’re well-equipped to answer this question, with years of experience in fun white water rafting across New Zealand’s waters. Our answer is simple – sort of! The best time to go white water rafting in New Zealand is in…
The difference between white water rafting and black water rafting is, literally, night and day! Before you choose the right rafting expedition for you, we at Kaituna Cascades explore the many differences below. What is white water rafting? White water rafting involves navigating fast-flowing rivers above ground, where rafters will encounter turbulent rapids and…
The Kaituna river is infamous for heart-racing white water rafting in New Zealand, Rotorua. Ranked at an impressive Grade 5, rafters on the Kaituna river might experience large and choppy waves, roaring rapids and challenging obstacles like trees, rocks and steep gradients. That is to say, when you’re up to the task, white water…
The summer holidays are long, hot and – dare we even say it – boring! Well, at least they are when there’s nothing to do. Fill in that free time with a thrilling activity that all of your loved ones can enjoy; white water rafting in Rotorua. Here at Kaituna Cascades, we’re professionally-qualified to tell…
How Dangerous is White Water Rafting? As a cascade raft company, we at Kaituna Cascades are intimately acquainted with the dangerous nature of white water rafting & have a very strong health & safety plan and record. After all, you’re pitting yourself against the elements! Yet, nowadays, taking the appropriate safety precautions reduces the risk…
White water rafting in Rotorua is a thrilling, adrenaline-fuelled experience that can really get your heart racing. It’s a beautiful combination of nature, skills, teamwork and excitement that’s hard to match elsewhere. To some, it may seem like quite a modern pastime, but actually, white water rafting has its history in antiquity. Early Civilizations Humans have…