Had a great time doing this. 2nd time on the River, but first for my Partner who isn't the biggest fan of deep moving water etc. But she had a... read more blast as well. Hamish was our Guide, he was easy going, fun and ensured we all felt comfortable. He was also real good at explaining a bit about the local history and that everyone got to try something on the journey. Cheers Team

  The team is warm and friendly. We had three 11 years old boys. They all had great fun. Don't worry, you can definitely do it in the winter. They provide... read more you all the gear and the wetsuit is so thick, you won't feel the cold at all.

  As soon as we showed up the staff were super friendly and chilled. The Changing rooms and equipment are really clean.
We had a quick tutorial of what to do... read more once you get on the water, crystal clear instructions which helped ease the nerves
The actually rafting was brilliant, the scenery is beautiful, it definitely gets the heart pumping, but we always felt safe.
Our guide Hamish is a star and so are all the other staff. I've been in NZ for 8 years and have done heaps of the various activities available, so far this one stands above the rest.
Thanks for the best day!

  Heaps of fun! Went with my 15 year old son. Contemplated going back for the afternoon booking but will wait for other family to join us next time. Always... read more wanted to go white water rafting and finally ticked it off. Good gear was provided, guides were fun and made it all feel safe. Definitely recommend 100%.

  Don't bother looking at other companies, just do yourself a favour and book with Kaituna Cascades. I have rafted the Kaituna with this company twice now, 10 years apart. Both... read more experiences were equally excellent. They run a consistent slick operation. Being within walking distance from the put-in spot means you spend more time where you want to be, on the water, rather than in a van. This company surely knows how to maximise the river to give you the best possible experience. Guides are great. Our guide, Sam, was simply outstanding. I would hate to think how many times he guided this trip yet his enthusiasm made us feel as though it was still very fresh for him and he was getting as much enjoyment as us. His skill, encouragement to get his clients to extend their boundaries, great sense of humour, a desire to give us the best experience possible makes him the ideal person for this job. Well done Kaituna Cascades.

  Had awesome time on the river for the first time. Hamish was down to earth guide who made sure we had a great experience. Thank you so much Hamish and... read more the team for making great experience for our team from the country of Mount Everest. We will do rafting again with you guys as it wasn't enough :)

  Absolutely amazing experience! As soon as I finished I wanted to go again! The guides did a good job explaining everything and made it safe, enjoyable, and informative about the... read more local area/history. 100/10!

  An exciting white water rafting experience in a beautiful native forest setting near Rotorua. Rob was a fun great guide.

  I had the most amazing time with these guys, from welcome to exit. Eoin was such a great coach and explained everything to keep us safe (+1 for the beautiful... read more Irish accent). Such a thrill, and I would recommend it to everyone! But, enough about Eoin. The river was absolutely wild and definitely not like your typical theme park ride. There is a real danger, yes, but their guidance throughout is amazing. All possible issues and their solutions are discussed on the ground, so there are no surprises; thankfully, they didn't need to practise these in real life. The guides are super knowledgeable of the river and any possible hazards it may present. There is both a separate person in a rescue raft and a photographer on land, who are both super friendly, so we all felt safe as a movie star. Even though it was raining, I felt super warm in their supplied wetsuit. In fact, I only felt cold getting out of it. So, definitely an all-weather adventure. Don't worry about the rain. I'd much rather have some raindrops on me beforehand than drop into the river dry. Recommend 100%! …

  What a blast!!! Soooo much better than I had expected...stunningly beautiful scenic gorge...Yes Sam..."GORGE"OUS!!!!!...the rappids ..Thrilling...and we were in good hands with our guide Sam the man... read more (and his team )who made sure everyone had a fun-filled fab day:)...It's a MUST DO!!!!