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When Is the Best Time to Go Rafting in Rotorua? A Local Seasonality Guide

One of the most common questions visitors ask is: “What’s the best time of year to go rafting in Rotorua?” The honest answer? There isn’t one single “best” time — but there is a best time for you, depending on what kind of experience you’re after.

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Ecology, Culture & Conservation of the Kaituna River

White water rafting on the Kaituna River is often described in terms of adrenaline and waterfalls — and yes, the 7-metre Tutea Falls deserves its reputation. But what many visitors don’t realise is that this river carries far more than rapids. It carries history, cultural significance and an ongoing conservation story that visitors become part of the moment they step into a raft.

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Since 2019 – A Traveller’s Choice Winner (And Still Going Strong)

Since 2019, we’ve been humbled, stoked, and fired up to be recognised year after year as a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice winner.

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a raft full of people plunge back into a rapid face on making a huge splash with the guide waving at the back

When Is the Best Time to Go Rafting in Rotorua? A Local Seasonality Guide

One of the most common questions visitors ask is: “What’s the best time of year to go rafting in Rotorua?” The honest answer? There isn’t one single “best” time — but there is a best time for you, depending on what kind of experience you’re after.

Learn more
raft splashes in a rapid on the kaituna river in rotorua surrounded by native trees

Ecology, Culture & Conservation of the Kaituna River

White water rafting on the Kaituna River is often described in terms of adrenaline and waterfalls — and yes, the 7-metre Tutea Falls deserves its reputation. But what many visitors don’t realise is that this river carries far more than rapids. It carries history, cultural significance and an ongoing conservation story that visitors become part of the moment they step into a raft.

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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.

Jure Stan
Jure
2009

Nathan Lawton
Nate
2015

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.

Cameron Ahlers
Cam
2005

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.

Mitchell Lamb
Mitchell
2017

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Jack Robinson
Jack
When Cam gave me a life jacket on the 19th May, 2009
Jesper Sorenson
Jesper
2010
Nathan Lawton
Nate
2015
Kelsey Eames
Kelsey
1999
Sam Sutton - Owner
Sam
2004
Justin Slierendrecht
Justin
2017
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2010
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Cam
2005
Cameron Ahlers
Nate
2015
Nathan Lawton
Sam
2004
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Sam
Mitchell Lamb
Mitchell
Jack Robinson
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Justin Slierendrecht
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