Kaitiaki Adventures Rafting and Sledging
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Kaitiaki Adventures Rafting and Sledging
Raft or sledge the Kaituna River with our world class guides. Experience the thrill of rafting over the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world or take the river on at eye level as you are in charge of your own sledging vessel.
With a unique mix of history, culture an adrenaline overload, Kaitiaki Adventures offers superior and unforgettable white water rafting and sledging experiences.
Kaitiaki give their clients an initiation into Aspects Maori through myth and legends, kupu hou (new Maori words) and Karakia (Maori prayer) all whilst experiencing the ultimate adrenaline rush.
Raft the Kaituna River with our world class guides. Snake through steep bush clad canyons and over 14 awesome drops – including the 7m Tutea Falls. Blended with a touch of culture, this trip offers it all, for both white water rafting enthusiasts and first timers.
Kaitiaki is New Zealand’s original white water sledging specialists - since 1989. Challenge yourself to try their sledging option where the clients get to take the river on at eye level. Propelled by the flippers on their feet, motivated and assisted by WWSNZ (White Water Sledging NZ) qualified guides it is a white water adrenaline junkies dream.
The Wairoa is available every Sunday in summer and is an unsurpassed rafting/sledging adventure. Beginning with a backdrop of the beautiful MacLaren’s Falls followed by 1 hour and 45 mins of adrenaline overload. Transport and refreshments provided for this grade 5 world class rafting experience.
No previous experience is required as Kaitiaki Adventures will give you all the training and safety equipment of the highest standard to make your journey a safe yet unforgettable time. Our guides are all NZQA Qualified, our business is a maritime safety approved operation and 100% kiwi owned and operated.
Kaitiaki’s purpose built base is equipped with changing rooms, lockers, eco friendly facilities and full credit cards facilities. The base also offers a place for clients to relax in the peaceful atmosphere set amongst the ancient volcanic landscape of Hellsgate, Tikitere.
Courtesy Transport provided.
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Reviews
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4.0/5
Really fun morning but for the price we expected longer.
The drop was exhilarating.
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4.5/5
Heaps of fun.
Great guides who respect Maori traditions on the river. I did the trip that goes down the 7m Tukea Falls which was so exciting. Lots of rapids. Wish it lasted longer! This was my first time white water rafting and I loved it.
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5.0/5
Great spot to kayak, all they provide was in excellent form, and the guides were nice and confident.
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4.5/5
Wild Water Rafting in Rotorua.
It was the highest waterfall you can raft as a normal person and it was great.
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3.5/5
Exciting rafting trip with very cool guides!
Just too expensive for one hour fun and there are too many long breaks in which you have to wait for the other boats.
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2.5/5
Rafting too expensive for too less action!
$80 for 40 minutes of fun! Safe and good guides.
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4.0/5
Really fun morning but for the price we expected longer.
The drop was exhilarating.
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4.5/5
Heaps of fun.
Great guides who respect Maori traditions on the river. I did the trip that goes down the 7m Tukea Falls which was so exciting. Lots of rapids. Wish it lasted longer! This was my first time white water rafting and I loved it.
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3.5/5
Exciting rafting trip with very cool guides!
Just too expensive for one hour fun and there are too many long breaks in which you have to wait for the other boats.
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2.5/5
Rafting too expensive for too less action!
$80 for 40 minutes of fun! Safe and good guides.
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4.5/5
Wild Water Rafting in Rotorua.
It was the highest waterfall you can raft as a normal person and it was great.
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5.0/5
Great spot to kayak, all they provide was in excellent form, and the guides were nice and confident.
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5.0/5
G was our sledging guide and Gordy was our rafting guide.
We were picked up and dropped off as part of our activity which was very convenient. Both our guides were great and my girlfriend and I had a great time. The equipment was in good shape and safety was definitely a priority. I would recommend Kaitiaki for anyone who enjoys rafting or sledging, especially Gordy and G! -Jake
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5.0/5
Went on the grade 5 falls in Rotorua, well worth the money and great staff!!
Grade 5 fall was the most amazing experience!
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3.0/5
I found some of the instructors to be a bit laid back and not explain everything properly, therefor not making me feel at my most comfortable.
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5.0/5
Fun and very safe.
Felt dangerous and extremely safe at the same time Staff were fun and friendly.
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2.0/5
Great guides, staff.
River was overcrowded by rafters, (Kaitiaki and other operators), very short run along the river.
Kia Ora Justin. Thank you for your feed back. We are happy that you fully enjoyed our staff / guides and our unique Kaitiaki Experience, and we are moving our on river times to avoid a mash up with other companies, which should ensure some extra freedom and space for future Kaitiaki river experiences.
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5.0/5
Well Experienced and supporting crew members..
Had great time with them... Atleast i found a good place to hang out with my mates in New Zealand... Kaitiaki Adventures U gUyzz Rokkxx...
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4.0/5
Did the Kaituna River Rafting in November 2010 - was a truly awesome experience, particularly the waterfalls we went through - great fun and a bit scary at the same time!
The trip is quite short - less than an hour on the water, and it took ages to get everyone organised to actually go out on the water (but there was a huge group that showed up a bit late). I was also a bit worried about some of the people that went out rafting who could not swim and did not understand any English - but they all made it through as well. The guides were really good fun and nice. Overall a great activity close to Rotorua (about 20km out of town is the office, right next to hell's gate; and then another ~20min drive once you are geared up)
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5.0/5
I was there in August and had an amazing time - although nervous the guides where fantastic and really did make the experience for me.
Hi,
I did manage to fall out of the raft (all my own fault) on the 7m and bust my lip (it sound worse than what it actually was) but the guides where amazing - had me safely back in the boat within seconds and made sure I was okay.
To be honest falling out of the boat was soo much fun.
My best experience in NZ and I would highly recommend it to anybody.
Cheers
Terri - Ireland
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4.5/5
Very professional, happy and relaxed.
I felt safe and excited. All my family had a great day even an oldie like me :) i dont think it's dear as it seemed very comparable to others we looked at but their site is in a beautiful river and has lots of history.
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5.0/5
My best ever rafting experience, both the Wairoa and Kaituna were wicked and the guides are tops!
Can't wait to go back again!
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