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New Zealand · WHITE WATER RAFTING

The 15 Whitewater Rafting Trips in New Zealand to Book First

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Rotorua Rafting: Kaituna River White Water Rafting & Free Sauna

Rotorua Rafting: Kaituna River White Water Rafting & Free Sauna - What you wear on the water (and what to bring for comfort)

1.Rotorua Rafting: Kaituna River White Water Rafting & Free Sauna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,952 reviews · from $83Our pick

Go white-water rafting on the Kaituna River in Rotorua, tackle Tutea Falls, then warm up with a free sauna. Equipment included.

“What an awesome experience this was! From the shuttle bus to the drop off, the energy and fun created by our guide, Lucas, was fantastic! Such a beautiful setting too, loved spending time on this beautiful river. So much fun, has definitely been a highlight of our NZ experience! Thanks everyone, you're doing an amazing job!!”

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Waitomo Caves: Labyrinth Black Water Rafting Experience

Waitomo Caves: Labyrinth Black Water Rafting Experience - What the 3-hour Labyrinth tour schedule feels like in real life

White Water Rafting – Kaituna Cascades, The Originals

White Water Rafting - Kaituna Cascades, The Originals - The 2-hour rhythm on the Kaituna, rapids to the falls

Rotorua Rafting: Kaituna River White Water Experience

Rotorua Rafting: Kaituna River White Water Experience - Getting to the Ōkere section: the short warm-up that makes the rapids fun

Rafting Rotorua Kaituna White Water Rafting | Kaitiaki Adventures

Rafting Rotorua Kaituna White Water Rafting | Kaitiaki Adventures - How the day flows: pickup, briefing, and getting to the river

Kaituna Cascades – Grade 5 Wairoa River near Tauranga

Kaituna Cascades - Grade 5 Wairoa River near Tauranga - Price and value: what $117.91 really covers

Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua - 3 hours in Rotorua: pickup, timing, and getting to the start

7.Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 388 reviews · from $84

Raft the Kaituna River from Rotorua, run Class 5 rapids and the 7-meter Tutea Falls drop, with pickup and rafting gear included.

“The guides were all amazing and made this one of the best excursions I have ever done. We had a phenomenal time and without a doubt, hands down I recommend doing this trip, it was worth every penny… do not pass on this trip, you may neRead more”

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Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour

Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour - Black Labyrinth vs Black Abyss: choosing the right thrill

Family Adventures Rafting and Sightseeing Trip in Queenstown

Family Adventures Rafting and Sightseeing Trip in Queenstown - Class I and II Rapids: The Right Thrill for Beginners and Kids

9.Family Adventures Rafting and Sightseeing Trip in Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 339 reviews · from $185

Paddle gentle Shotover River rapids with a guide, learn gold-mining stories in Skippers Canyon, and enjoy a family-friendly adventure.

“Family adventures rafting was great, shuttle drivers holly and Luke did a good job trying to make the trip as best as could be, the road through skippers canyon was brutal, holly was amazing, arrrived at base camp to get kitted up with thermalRead more”

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Kaituna River and Tutea Falls Whitewater Rafting

Kaituna River and Tutea Falls Whitewater Rafting - Getting there: how to find the base on Okere Falls Road

10.Kaituna River and Tutea Falls Whitewater Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 324 reviews · 2 hours · from $80

Grade 5 Kaituna River rafting from Rotorua, including the 7m Tutea Falls. Warm gear, expert coaching, and craft beer after.

“Had an absolute blast! Our guide Malcolm was awesome! We sent it and survived all the waterfall drops staying in the raft! 🤙 Was such a great experience! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ recommended!”

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Queenstown Shotover River White Water Rafting

Queenstown Shotover River White Water Rafting - Getting Kitted Up: Wetsuit, Helmet, Spray Jacket, and Safety Briefing

11.Queenstown Shotover River White Water Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · from $154

Private Shotover River rafting from Queenstown with return transport, all gear, and hot showers. Grade 3 to 5 rapids, tunnel finale.

“It was my first time white water rafting and I had an amazing time. I almost drowned at one point so I would really recommend working on swimming and making sure you are strong enough to potentially swim against currents to get to your raft. They are not kidding when they say you need to be confident in swimming and strong enough to paddle. If you don’t paddle enough at some points, your raft will get stuck and you will have to jump out of your raft and swim to the nearest raft temporarily. The views were lovely and I had a great time despite almost drowning. I would highly…”

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Queenstown: Shotover River Whitewater Rafting Adventure

Queenstown: Shotover River Whitewater Rafting Adventure - Gear Up: Wetsuit, Towel, Hot Shower, and the No-Camera Rule

Shore Excursion: Scenic Rafting from Napier

Shore Excursion: Scenic Rafting from Napier - Getting to the river from Napier, and staying on ship time

14.Shore Excursion: Scenic Rafting from Napier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · from $139

Mild Grade 2 Mohaka River rafting from Napier with culture stories, lunch, optional swims, and photos, timed for cruise ships.

“Deon was a great host, the views and the river are awesome, is more panoramic than rafting, but very fun., and has a deli lunch at the end”

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The Hobbit Barrel Run Rafting Tour on the Pelorus River

The Hobbit Barrel Run Rafting Tour on the Pelorus River - Smaug filming locations: how the movie connection pays off