Hot Pool & Rafting Combo

Hot Pool & Rafting Combo

  • One hot combo !
  • With Hell's Gate & Kaituna Cascades
  • Rotorua, New Zealand

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Combining an epic 50 minute action packed ride down 14 epic rapids and the world’s highest rafted waterfall before sinking into the naturally heated geothermal waters of Hell’s gate sulfur spa in what we like to call: One Hot Combo!

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Hot Pool Combo

Hot Pools and White Water Rafting from Rotorua

Join the Original Kaituna Rafting Company for an unbeatable grade 5 white-water experience on one of New Zealand’s most exciting and beautiful rivers!

Experience the thrills and spills of the Mighty Kaituna River as we take on the world famous 7 metre Tutea Falls, the highest commercially rafted waterfall.

Together with your expert guide, your team will enjoy a 50 minute action packed ride down 14 epic rapids in a tight and twisting warm water jungle canyon.

This is a white water enthusiasts dream and is a must do for adrenaline junkies and 1st time rafters alike!

Then sink in to the naturally heated geothermal spas at Hell’s gate, renowned for their restorative properties. While you soak take the chance to admire the native flora around you, you’ll soon feel rejuvenated inside and out.

Hell’s Gate is more than just a place of myth and legend, this land has the power to heal and excite anyone who meets it, just as its done for centuries. Discover New Zealand’s most unique geothermal experience.

*We recommend bringing an old pair of swimwear for the hot pool as the sulfur smell can be difficult to rinse out alternatively you can rent swimwear from Hell’s Gate for $5! 

Check in Time

Rafting tours depart daily at 9am, 11:45am and 2.30pm. Reservations may be required for Hell's Gate hot pools for bookings with larger group sizes (6+).

Duration

Allow 2 hours in total for the rafting & 2 hours for the hot pool.

Availability

Rafting is Open All year! Hot pools are CLOSED Tuesdays Wednesdays & Thursdays currently, but are OPEN Friday to Monday: from 10am with Last entry Friday & Saturday @ 6.30pm, Sunday @ 4.30pm & Monday @ 2.30pm

Location

18 Okere Falls Rd, Okere Falls. Our base is located on the banks of the Kaituna River and there are no long bus rides or waiting around in wet suits! Arrive early and take a stroll down the beautiful Okere Falls Scenic Reserve walking track. With multiple viewing platforms of the river, and its many waterfalls, it’s the perfect pre-rafting activity! Then head to Hell's Gate and discover why it's New Zealand’s most unique and active geothermal reserve and spa complex

Conditions

Grade 5 rafting trip 13+ years. NOT SUITABLE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN. Recommended maximum weight is 120kgs - must be fit and healthy.

We Provide

The best guides on the river, custom built rafts, wet suits, helmets, life jackets, paddles, fleece tops, wet suit booties and splash jackets.

Price Includes

We highly recommend self driving but it does include a free shuttle to and from Rotorua. We pick you up & they drop you off - BOOKING ESSENTIAL - phone Hell's gate on +64 (0)7 345 3151 to arrange drop off only - The shuttle times back to Rotorua are... 1:30pm or 5:30pm

What to bring

Swimwear / Shorts, Towel & a sense of adventure for the rafting. At Hell's Gate you will need your swim wear and a towel. We recommend bringing an old pair of swimwear for the hot pool as the sulfur smell can be difficult to rinse out. Alternatively you can hire them at Hell's Gate for $5 per item.

Minimum Numbers

No Minimum

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Best experience ever! Awesome energetic crew and supervisors. Highly recommend even in the winter time!
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