Rotorua adventures are unlike any other in New Zealand. It’s the ultimate destination for adrenaline-rushing family fun! Rest assured, there are experiences in Rotorua that cater to all ages, skill levels and requirements. With this in mind, here are some top activities that you and your entire family can enjoy:
1. White Water Rafting at the Kaituna River
For families with a sense of adventure, white water rafting on the Kaituna River is a must-do. The Kaituna River offers an exhilarating ride filled with Grade 5 rapids, which makes it most suitable for families with older children and teenagers. The real highlight is navigating through Tutea Falls, the world’s highest commercially rafted waterfall at an astonishing 7 metres!
Despite the thrilling drops and fast-paced rapids, expert guides – like those at Kaituna Cascades! – guarantee your safety and fun. There’s nothing to fear from this thrilling yet family-friendly experience.
For a mix of excitement and relaxation, Hell’s Gate Geothermal Spa is perfect as a family-friendly Rotorua adventure. This rare geothermal park offers families the chance to explore bubbling mud pools and hot springs. There are even steaming sulphur pools to be enjoyed here, which are known for their therapeutic properties that can benefit all ages! Children will love the novelty of getting covered in mud, whilst parents can enjoy the chance to unwind in a destination unlike any other.
Whilst a bit of an unusual addition to this list, we can’t not include the Rotorua Skyline Luge and Gondola as a must-do family adventure. The Rotorua Skyline offers an exciting blend of thrills and scenic beauty, and it all begins with a scenic gondola ride up Mt. Ngongotahā! At the top of the mountain, the whole family can take on the Skyline Luge, a gravity-powered ride, to go back down again! There are three tracks available to take that vary in their intensity, so you’re guaranteed a brilliant luge experience.
With panoramic views of Rotorua as your backdrop, there’s no better way to spend family time in Rotorua.
For the Rotorua adventures of a lifetime, contact Kaituna Cascades as soon as possible. Our rafting expeditions to the Kaituna River are renowned for their thrilling nature and their accessibility to rafters of all ages and skill levels. After contacting us, we’re happy to provide more information about how we cater our expeditions to a family unit.
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.
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