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The KAITUNA RIVER RAFTING SPECIALISTS

VOTED #1 EXPERIENCE IN NZ, #1 EXPERIENCE IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC and #2 EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD,
Rotorua Rafting offers the best adventure activity in New Zealand and perhaps the world. White Water Rafting in Rotorua doesn't get any better than with the best in the game Rotorua Rafting. Rafting on the Kaituna River’s World Famous 7m Tutea Falls is sure to be the highlight of your holiday. 

Established in 2011, by Okere Falls local and four-time Extreme Kayak World Champion Sam Sutton, Rotorua Rafting's mission has always been to offer the best white water rafting adventure on the planet and the best tourism activity in New Zealand. 


Book your spot and find out why Rotorua Rafting was voted #1 Travellers choice experience in New Zealand, #1 in the South Pacific, and in the Top 10 in the world on Trip Advisor 2019 and then again in 2021 sealing the #2 experience in the world!

5 STAR GOOD TIMES, EVERY TIME!

KAITUNA RIVER

ULTIMATE RAFTING EXPERIENCE
1 HOUR OF EPICNESS ON THE MIGHTY KAITUNA RIVER WILL LEAVE YOU STOKED

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Ziplining

MUST DO!
Zipline over waterfalls, Rotorua newest ‘Must Do’ Activity

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Adventure combos

MAKE A DAY OF IT IN ŌKERE FALLS
We work with local operators in ōkere to offer you the ultimate combos.

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ULTIMATE RAFTING EXPERIENCE
1 HOUR OF EPICNESS ON THE MIGHTY KAITUNA RIVER WILL LEAVE YOU STOKED
Rotorua Paddle Tours

PADDLE BOARDING

GO WITH THE FLOW
1 HOUR OF STANDUP PADDLE BOARDING / FAMILY FLOAt
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HOT POOL
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SOAK IT UP
MAKE A DAY OF IT AND ADD A HOT POOL AFTER YOUR TRIP. MAybe even a beer
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Zipline fun in the tree tops

SOAK IT UP
MAKE A DAY OF IT AND ADD A HOT POOL AFTER YOUR TRIP. MAybe even a beer
KAITUNA RIVER WHITE WATER RAFTING

Not only are we passionate about you and the experience but we have gone above and beyond to make sure Okere Falls is left in a better way than we started. We have planted over 40,000 Native trees. We offset our CO2 footprint by 120%. We have collected tonnes of rubbish from the immediate area and donated thousands and thousands to a variety of causes.

When you raft with us we help the community to leave a better Okere for all. 

How did we get here?

We hand-select the best guides on the planet who collectively have more than 150 years of river experience. We choose guides you can trust to get your mum down the river but also guides that want to go above and beyond to make sure you, as our guest, have the best rafting adventure of your life! Leaving us stoked, smiling and loved.  

With a fully fit-for-purpose built rafting base directly across from the river and only a 20-minute drive from central Rotorua in Okere Falls.

Simply put, we make sure we pack more than any other company into our tour. We don't just raft the river, we let you swim rapids, and we surf every wave we can. It's shown from the time you arrive, to the time you leave all whilst making sure you have the best guide equipment and experience on the river, all day, every day. 

It's as easy as turning up with your swimwear and towel and letting us dress you in the best equipment on the market before spending the best hour rafting on the planet. 

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Meet the team

Sam

Owner of Rotorua Rafting and 4x Extreme Kayaking World Champion Sam Sutton is the man behind the brand. He is a passionate outdoorsman with loads of energy and a desire to share with you, the wonders of this place he calls home.

started rafting
2004
home town
Okere Falls, NZ
a little secret
Half a man
hobbies
Rafting, motocross, rafting, kayaking, rafting, SUPing, Shark Tank
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Cam

Cam lives for rafting growing up on a farm in Waikato, his sense of adventure has been bred into his DNA. Cam is a Senior Guide who aspires to raft for 60 years.

started rafting
2004
home town
Te Pahu, NZ
a little secret
I’m an athlete
hobbies
Rafting, mountain biking, motorbiking, being a pirate, kayaking, rugby, tennis
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Jack

Jacko is a Sicko, at the tender age of 18 Jacks mum sent him to Uganda to behave. Hmmm was that a good move? Well, we think it was, and he has gone on to be one of the most liked guides on any river.

started rafting
2004
home town
Hawkes Bay, NZ
a little secret
Don’t have any
hobbies
Surfing, messing with people, motorbiking, eating pies, hunting
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Jesper

Jesper is nicknamed the sloth by his workmates, he is known to woo the ladies with his beautiful blue eyes. He has rafted around the world but can’t stay away from the beauty of Okere Falls

started rafting
2004
home town
Aalborg, Denmark
a little secret
play some pretty slick guitar licks
hobbies
Kayaking, playing on the river, glow-worm tours at night.
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Kirsty

Kirsty is the glue in Rotorua Rafting operations. Keeping everyone on track and making sure the wheels or in this case, the paddles stay on.

started rafting
2004
home town
Timaru, NZ
a little secret
I'm the only South Islander in the crew
hobbies
Diving, cooking, exploring, and making punch
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Jure

started rafting
2004
home town
Bled Lake, Slovenia
a little secret
I was conceived in a raft
hobbies
Kayaking, hiking, surfing, exploring, stand up paddleboarding, red wine, and long walks on the beach
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Mitchell

started rafting
2004
home town
Cambridge, NZ
a little secret
I'm radiofamous
hobbies
Rafting, kayaking, running, basketball, rugby, card tricks, diving
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Nate

started rafting
2004
home town
Dannevirke, NZ
a little secret
I like to pose naked in scenic places
hobbies
Swimming, kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, snowboarding
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Justin

started rafting
2004
home town
Nelson, NZ
a little secret
I have 3 passports
hobbies
Kayaking, surfing, freediving, and most other things water.