Welcome to Kaituna Cascades, where white water legends are made and epic adventures begin! Our base at Okere Falls near Rotorua is the launchpad for unforgettable rafting thrills. People from all over NZ come for the wild rapids, the laughs, and our famously friendly Kiwi guides.
Get ready to take on Tutea Falls - a jaw-dropping 7-metre plunge, crowned the world’s highest rafted waterfall! Since 1991, our crew has been making waves, sharing river secrets, and turning nervous paddlers into grinning, high-fiving legends. Planning an epic NZ holiday or a spontaneous weekend? Kaituna Cascades is the must-do adventure for your bucket list.
$300 for two epic rivers in one day.
Trips meet at the Kaituna Cascades base at Okere Falls near Rotorua. The site is easy to reach.
Many visitors plan a full weekend in Rotorua. Rafting pairs well with geothermal walks, hot pools, and evening activities in town.
Absolute beginners, seasoned thrill-seekers, brave teens, wild workmates, and school legends, everyone’s welcome! Got a group? Even better. Rafting is always more fun with mates (and a bit of friendly competition).
If you have questions about fitness or mobility, contact the team. The guides will suggest the best river and session time for you.
We’re officially WorkSafe registered, but we’re also safety nerds at heart. Every guide is trained to handle the wild stuff, and our safety checks are as tight as our paddle grips.
Before each trip, the crew checks helmets, PFDs, wetsuits, thermal layers, and footwear. The briefing covers seating, paddle strokes, and in-boat commands. The team reviews go or no-go calls using the day’s levels and forecast. If conditions change, your session may move to a safer time or a different section.
We kit you out with all the river gear you need. Want proof you conquered the falls? Grab a photo or video package and relive the mayhem!
Rafting season? Pretty much all year! Sun-soaked summer, crisp autumn, clear winter—every trip’s got its magic. Wetsuits keep you toasty, no matter the weather.
The Wairoa River operates on select Sundays in summer. For high or low flows, the team may shift start times or choose a different section to keep trips safe.
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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