ECO TOURISM

KAITUNA RAFTING COMPANY

NO.1 RAFTING COMPANY IN ROTORUA ON TRIP ADVISOR

WHAT WE ARE DOING FOR
ECO TOURISM?

PREDATORS TRAPPED BY KAITUNA CASCADES

TOTAL = 344

2024 = 97

2025 SO FAR = 32

NATIVE TREES PLANTED AROUND RAFTING BASE

2500+

2024 = 1200

2025 SO FAR = 1

DIVERTED FROM LANDFILL
SINCE SEPT 2023

541.85 KGS

LAST COUNT - 23/06/2025

OVERALL CARBON EMMISSIONS

12.7 T

YEAR ENDING 31/3/2025 = 12.7 T CO2

WE LOVE NEW ZEALAND AND WANT TO KEEP IT GREEN AND BEAUTIFUL

If you’d love to help check out this link to the “Tiaki Promise” which has heaps of info and tips for travelers and locals alike. Happy travels!!
TAIKI PROMISE

WHAT MATTERS TO US?

PEOPLE
(STAFF & CUSTOMERS)
The safety and wellbeing of our staff and customers is paramount to us.  We will support our community and aim to share our sustainability journey to encourage everyone to adopt sustainable practices in their own lives.
RESTORING NATURE
We will focus on our pest control operations and continue to support the work of Predator Free Okere Falls.  Restoration of the native vegetation around our rafting base will be an ongoing project with removal of invasive species and planting of natives.
RESPONSIBLE WASTE
MANAGEMENT
Our goal is to reduce waste to landfill which we will achieve by focusing on sustainable supply chain practices and continuing to educate our staff and our customers on best practice.    
REDUCING ENERGY
AND EMISSIONS
We will measure our carbon emissions and work to reduce these over time, and in the near future aim to be carbon positive! We will look for further opportunities to reduce our energy usage and find greener alternatives.
MEASURING
We will start to measure our impacts to better understand the causes and to track our progress.  

MAX FUN, STYLE POINTS & ENTERTAINMENT IN A SAFE & SUSTAINABLE WORKPLACE ARE OUR VIBES

KAITUNA CASCADES
SUSTAINABILITY POLICY

As the original rafting company on the Kaituna River, we strive to act sustainably while providing a safe and entertaining rafting experience for our manuhiri (guests).

Backing onto the river and surrounded by the Okere Scenic Reserve we aim to respect, protect, and restore the ecological and cultural resources in which we operate.

That’s why in 2022 we teamed up with and become a member of the Rotorua Sustainable Charter to help us in our journey to become an industry leader in keeping our workplace, local community and country a better place to work, live and play.

WHY WE ARE NO.1

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HOME OF THE WORLD’S HIGHTEST COMMERCIALLY RAFTED WATERFALL
EXPERT GUIDES WITH UNMATCHED LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
THE AUTHENTIC NEW ZEALAND EXPERIENCE
SUSTAINABLE & ECO-CONCIOUS TOURISM
THE PERFECT ADVENTURE FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS
SMALL GROUP TOURS FOR A PERSONALISED EXPERIENCE

NOT CONVINCED?

LET OUR RAFTERS TELL YOU ABOUT
THEIR TIME WITH US
This was a great couple bonding experience that took us both to the edge of our comfort zones. Could not speak highly enough of the professionalism of the guiding team - yet making the whole experience one of such fun.
MY FAVOURITE EXPERIENCE IN NZ SO FAR. TOOK THE 9AM TOUR TODAY AND ALREADY CAN'T WAIT TO COME BACK. THE RAFTING WAS SO MUCH FUN AND THE TOUR GUIDES ARE HILARIOUS. NEVER FELT IN ANY DANGER JUST ENJOYED THE RIDE! WOULD RECOMMEND TO ANYBODY. I WENT AS A SOLO TRAVELLER AND IT WAS STILL REALLY ENJOYABLE.
Brilliant! We had heaps of fun. Guides were friendly and made us feel safe and comfortable. Highly recommended to all!

Fantastic outfit. The crew were cheeky as but super professional. We felt safe throughout the entire experience. 11/10 and a big shoutout to Rob for being a GC.
White water rafting at its best. Wonderful guides. A must do when in or around Rotorua. Felt safe, but had the best time.
Great experience! Made me feel safe when I was scared!! You the m san Owen! So glad I did it. It is beautiful!
The guide, Sam, went out of his way to make the trip as fun and exciting as possible. The whole team were friendly and inclusive.
Cole was a really good guide, talked us through everything and had a good laugh. The water was nice, not cold at all. They provide wetsuits, footwear, helmets, life jackets and polo fleeces. Worth the money and would do it again. Recommend going in a group so that you can split the cost of photos.
Unbelievable experience rafting the 7m waterfall this morning! Even more fun when the boat flipped!! Highly recommend! Great fun and great instructors!! Shout out to Pete From the Irish girls.

KAITUNA CASCADES
RAFTING COMPANY

Kaituna Cascades Rafting Company is the # 1 rafting company in Rotorua on TripAdvisor! We are the original Kaituna Rafting company & have been operating since 1991. Located in an awesome sunny riverside location, we are the Rotorua rafting specialists offering river rafting trips on the Kaituna River (Okere River), Wairoa River & the Rangitaiki River. For the best white water rafting in New Zealand, visit us in Okere Falls, Rotorua!
CELLPHONE:
+64 27 276 5457
EMAIL:
[email protected]

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