White Water rafting Okere Falls

Rotorua Rafting are the specialists in tackling the Kaituna River (Okere River), offering unmatched white-water experiences right here in Okere Falls, Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand.
Home of Tutea Falls: We’re proud to take you to the world’s highest commercially rafted waterfall—a heart-thumping 7-meter drop! Located just 10 meters from the start of the Kaituna River, we can tailor trips to fit your group, from intimate sessions for 2 to large groups of up to 300 people.
What Makes Our Trips Special: Year-Round Adventure: We raft the Kaituna River every day of the year! Trip Times: Summer (Sept-Apr): 9am, 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm, and 3pm. (Drive to base for 10:30am and 1:30pm trips; no shuttles available for these.) Winter (May-Aug): 10am, 12pm, and 2pm. Duration: Plan for a total of 2 hours, including an hour on the river. What to Bring: Just your swimwear, towel, big smiles, and excitement. We provide wetsuits, booties, helmets, buoyancy aids—and a fantastic time.
Additional Details:


Grade 5 Rapids: Expect serious adventure and adrenaline-pumping rapids! Shuttle Services: Available from Central Rotorua for 9am, 12pm, and 3pm departures ($15 per person). Age and Fitness Requirements: Full river trip for ages 13+; a Grade 3 half-river option for ages 10-12. Minimum age is 10. All participants must have a reasonable fitness level. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate pregnant individuals or those with certain medical conditions—please contact us if you’re unsure. Safety Information: Rafting on the Kaituna River is an exhilarating adventure with inherent risks, including natural river hazards, potential raft flips, and rapidly changing weather. Rotorua Rafting operates in compliance with Work Safe Adventure Activity Regulations 2024 and prioritizes your safety. Our expert guides are here to ensure an unforgettable, safe experience, but please note that this is a real river with real risks. Rafts may flip, and, on rare occasions, participants may sustain injuries, often from paddles or not following instructions to tuck chins at waterfalls. All participants will be required to sign a risk disclosure form upon check-in, which you can review in advance here. We appreciate your cooperation in following all guide instructions for a safe, thrilling journey.

The ultimate combo, Zip + Raft over the Kaituna. An experience like no other. Soar over waterfalls, through stunning native forests & be immersed in the rich Māori history of Ōkere Falls, Rotorua.




Rotorua Rafting offers the best white water rafting on the Kaituna River and ranks #1 on Trip Advisor.




Key Points:

- Rotorua Ziplines run every day, except Christmas Day

- Trip times are 9am or 12pm Zipline to meet with either a 12pm or 2pm Raft winter, 3pm summer. Others on demand.

- We provide all safety gear, you bring comfortable weather-appropriate clothing and covered footwear. You will also need to bring a swimsuit and towel for the Rafting.

- Allow 5 hours

- Age Limit: 10 and over

- Max Weight: 130kg

- Child Age: 10 years - 12

- Adult Age: 13 years and above.

- All zipliners will need to be able to walk around 400 m through the forest on the boardwalks.

- Unfortunately, we are unable to take those who are pregnant or those with certain medical conditions. If you have any questions regarding this, please get in contact

The ultimate combo. Zipline over waterfalls, White water rafting on the Kaituna river followed by a soak in the hot pools at Manupiua Springs Hot Pools.

Nestled on the shores of Lake Rotoiti, Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools is a unique Aotearoa New Zealand experience.

Being accessible only by boat or by air is what keeps this haven so unspoiled and pristine. Enjoy the beauty of the surrounding native flora and fauna, with seven mineral hot pools to soak in and the clear blue lake waters to cool down in.
Transfer across Lake Rotoiti by water taxi, which leaves just 2 minutes from the Rotorua Rafting base.
Then just select the mineral hot pool based on your temperature preference, and slip in to soak away your worries – awakening the mind, body, and soul.
Head down to the lake for an exhilarating dive off the jetty or whizz down the slide into New Zealand’s biggest plunge pool!
Embark on a scenic walk up into the hills behind the pools to admire the native bush and take in the stunning views of Lake Rotoiti from the top.


Key points:
- Rotorua Ziplines run every day, except Christmas Day
- Rotorua Rafting raft the Kaituna River daily all year round!
- Year round - 9am Zipline, 12pm Rafting on the Kaituna River, and 2.30pm Hot pool
- Unfortunately, we are unable to provide transfers from Rotorua for this combo, this is a self drive product only.
- Hot pools leave VR Rotorua (just a 2-minute drive from Rotorua Rafting base) allow 2.5 hours
- Allow a Full day, 2.5 hours Zipline, 2 Hours Rafting, 2.5 Hours Hot pool.
- We provide all safety gear, you bring comfortable weather-appropriate clothing and covered footwear and a swimsuit and towel for the rafting and hot pools.
- Kaituna River is Grade 5.
- Age limit: 10 years half river trip, 13 years and over Full river trip (must fit safety equipment)
- Weight limit: 130kg
- Hot pool transfer is subject to minimum numbers.