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The KAITUNA 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. 

How?
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. 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. 

Why us?
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. 

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 Rafting

Raft the Kaituna with the Best for just

KAITUNA RIVER

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

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PADDLE BOARDING

GO WITH THE FLOW
1 HOUR OF STANDUP PADDLE BOARDING / FAMILY FLOAt

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Ziplining

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

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HOT POOL combos

SOAK IT UP
MAKE A DAY OF IT AND ADD A HOT POOL AFTER YOUR TRIP. MAybe even a beer

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kaituna river

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
Rotorua Rafting

HOT POOL
combos

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. 
Certificate of excellence Rotorua Rafting
Powerhouse Rapid on the Kaituna River in Rotorua with Rotorua Rafting
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29,954
Stoked Faces
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Calls from your mum
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sam
sutton

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 the Kaituna River – the 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

PLACES RAFTED / KAYAKED
NZ, Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uganda, Russia, Iceland, USA, Canada, Norway, Italy, India, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Guatemala, Germany, Mexico, Spain, France, England, Nepal.

sam sutton kayaking iceland
sam sutton at the extreme kayak world championships
sam sutton racing extreme kayaking

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