Blog
Components

Nice blog!

Aerial view of Rotorua Rafting raft on the Kaituna River, New Zealand

Winter Rafting on the Kaituna River: Best Time of Year to Go Rafting?

Think rafting is only a summer thing? Think again. Discover why winter Rotorua Rafting on the Kaituna is epic. Smaller crowds, wild water, and NZ's only post-raft sauna.

Learn more
Two Rotorua Rafting staff members picking up rubbish from the roadside verge at Ōkere Falls in wet weather, with wheelie bins alongside them.

Conservation Week | Catfish, Gorse, and Monday Mornings: The Full Picture of Conservation at Rotorua Rafting

Catfish nets in Lake Rotoiti. Gorse and blackberry cleared from 12,000m² of farmland. Monday mornings picking up rubbish by the river. Native trees growing in our on-site nursery. This is what conservation looks like when it is woven into how a business works — not bolted on. Happy Conservation Week from the team at Rotorua Rafting.

Learn more
Aerial view of a yellow Rotorua Rafting raft and a green kayak navigating the base of a waterfall on the Kaituna River, surrounded by dense native bush and ponga ferns.

Conservation Week | What Does 'Carbon Positive' Actually Mean — and Why Did We Chase It?

Rotorua Rafting became New Zealand's first carbon-positive tourism operator in 2021. Here's what that actually means, how they achieved it, and why they are not stopping there.

Learn more
Component divider
Component divider

CMS Library dynamic slider

This is a dynamic slider. Since custom code is needed for this, the items are only visible on the published site. You can find the code snippet in the CMS page settings. Make shure to check out the resources stated below to learn more about structure and styling of this section.

Component divider

Newest stories

Aerial view of Rotorua Rafting raft on the Kaituna River, New Zealand

Winter Rafting on the Kaituna River: Best Time of Year to Go Rafting?

Think rafting is only a summer thing? Think again. Discover why winter Rotorua Rafting on the Kaituna is epic. Smaller crowds, wild water, and NZ's only post-raft sauna.

Learn more
Two Rotorua Rafting staff members picking up rubbish from the roadside verge at Ōkere Falls in wet weather, with wheelie bins alongside them.

Conservation Week | Catfish, Gorse, and Monday Mornings: The Full Picture of Conservation at Rotorua Rafting

Catfish nets in Lake Rotoiti. Gorse and blackberry cleared from 12,000m² of farmland. Monday mornings picking up rubbish by the river. Native trees growing in our on-site nursery. This is what conservation looks like when it is woven into how a business works — not bolted on. Happy Conservation Week from the team at Rotorua Rafting.

Learn more
Testimonials
Components

CMS Library dynamic slider

This is a dynamic slider. Since custom code is needed for this, the items are only visible on the published site. You can find the code snippet in the CMS page settings. Make shure to check out the resources stated below to learn more about structure and styling of this section.

Component divider

CMS Library dynamic slider

This is a dynamic slider. Since custom code is needed for this, the items are only visible on the published site. You can find the code snippet in the CMS page settings. Make shure to check out the resources stated below to learn more about structure and styling of this section.

Component divider

We value our clients.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse varius enim in eros elementum tristique. Duis cursus, mi quis viverra ornare, eros dolor interdum nulla, ut commodo diam libero vitae erat.

Explore components
Component divider

We value our clients.

If you want to use this sticky section, make sure that your text on the sticky items doesn't get longer than four lines. If it does, you should increase the minimum height on the items to fit your needs.

Video tutorials
FAQ
Components

Frequently asked questions

Component divider
Team
Components

Meet our team

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse varius enim in eros elementum tristique.

Jack Robinson
Jack
When Cam gave me a life jacket on the 19th May, 2009

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.

Kirsty Wyndham
Kirsty
2004

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.

Nathan Lawton
Nate
2015

Justin Slierendrecht
Justin
2017

Kelsey Eames
Kelsey
1999

Kelsey was born on the river and is a third-generation raft guide. Her love for the outdoors is expressed with her ear-to-ear smile and constant stoke on life.

Sam Sutton - Owner
Sam
2004

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.

Component divider

Our awesome team

Jack Robinson
Jack
When Cam gave me a life jacket on the 19th May, 2009
Jesper Sorenson
Jesper
2010
Justin Slierendrecht
Justin
2017
Mitchell Lamb
Mitchell
2017
Jure Stan
Jure
2009
Nathan Lawton
Nate
2015
Component divider

Our awesome team

Mitchell
2017
Mitchell Lamb
Nate
2015
Nathan Lawton
Kirsty
2004
Kirsty Wyndham
Justin
2017
Justin Slierendrecht
Component divider

Meet our team

Nathan Lawton
Nate
Jack Robinson
Jack
Justin Slierendrecht
Justin
Jure Stan
Jure
Component divider