Kaituna Cascades - Grade 5 Wairoa River near Tauranga

Summary Description

• Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours on Class 5 White Water 

• Availability: 26 days Sundays per year available over summer 

• Times: One trip per day at 9.30am

• Transport: Self drive is recommended or Free transport from Rotorua can be provided. We will pick you up from your accommodation at 8:30am in Rotorua, and you will return by 2pm.

• What to bring: Sense of adventure, swimwear & a towel.

• What we provide: Custom built rafts, wetsuits, helmets, lifejackets, paddles, fleece tops, wetsuit booties and splash jackets.

• Location: The river is located just outside Tauranga at - 1378 State Highway 29, 20 minutes drive from Tauranga or 1 hour drive from Rotorua.

• Conditions: 13+ years only.

• Fitness Level: A reasonable fitness level is required as this is a challenging river & and you must be able to swim.

Highlights
  • • Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours on Class 5 White Water  • Availability: 26 days Sundays per year available over summer  • Times: One trip per day at 9.30am • Transport: Self drive is recommended or Free transport from Rotorua can be provided. We will pick you up from your accommodation at 8:30am in Rotorua, and you will return by 2pm. • What to bring: Sense of adventure, swimwear & a towel. • What we provide: Custom built rafts, wetsuits, helmets, lifejackets, paddles, fleece tops, wetsuit booties and splash jackets. • Location: The river is located just outside Tauranga at - 1378 State Highway 29, 20 minutes drive from Tauranga or 1 hour drive from Rotorua. • Conditions: 13+ years only. • Fitness Level: A reasonable fitness level is required as this is a challenging river & and you must be able to swim.
Description

Take on the mighty Wairoa River in an adrenaline pumping rafting expedition you'll never forget! The Grade 5 Wairoa River near Tauranga is renowned for having some of the best white water action in New Zealand.

Kaituna Cascades run the whole section of the river including the bottom three rapids and the lower waterfall!

Hold on for dear life as you tackle 'Mothers Nightmare' which has a technical grade 4+ rock garden ending in a sweet 2 meter waterfall.

Experience the thrill of 'The Rollercoaster' - a long bouncing staircase of awesome whitewater that will get a giggle out of the hardest of souls!

Feel the rush of 'The Waterfall' which has an awesome 3 meter drop into a churning pool of white water and then kick back and enjoy the next 4km's of fun grade 3/4 rapids and waterfalls all the way through the Wairoa Rivers boulder-strewn rock canyon - ending with a sweet 5 meter cliff jump for those that want to send it.

Topped off with a lite lunch and refreshments at the end of river!

Included / Excluded
  • Free Transport (with 9:30am trip)
  • Lunch
  • Wetsuits, Booties, Fleece Tops & Splash Jackets
  • Photos
Important Information
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  • Duration: 5h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
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Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Must be 13+ years old
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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What is the Kaituna Cascades - Grade 5 Wairoa River near Tauranga cancellation policy?

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Kaituna Cascades - Grade 5 Wairoa River near Tauranga cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Which company provides Kaituna Cascades - Grade 5 Wairoa River near Tauranga?

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Kaituna Cascades - Grade 5 Wairoa River near Tauranga is hosted by Kaituna Cascades. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact on Tripadvisor.

How much is Kaituna Cascades - Grade 5 Wairoa River near Tauranga?

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Kaituna Cascades - Grade 5 Wairoa River near Tauranga price starts from $103.53.

What time does Kaituna Cascades - Grade 5 Wairoa River near Tauranga start?

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Kaituna Cascades - Grade 5 Wairoa River near Tauranga will start at 9:30 AM.

Operated by:

Kaituna Cascades

About operator:

Kaituna Cascades is the Original Rafting Company to start taking people rafting down the Kaituna River & over the 7m Tutea Falls. We are located right beside the river & have been there 30 years. The Kaituna river is now super famous for having the Worlds Highest Commercially Rafted Waterfall. Awesome scenery, warm water, 11 fun rapids and 3 waterfalls makes this a perfect river for anybody. Open all year round. Minimum age 13+ years old. Come and join our super fun team!

Basic Information
  • Duration: 5 hours
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