Overview
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.
Get amongst the action !
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Wetsuits, Booties, Fleece Tops & Splash Jackets
Photos
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Contact us directly if a local Rotorua pick up is required. Local pickups in Rotorua are at 8.30am .
WE DO NOT DO PICK UPS FROM THE PORT OR FOR THE CRUISE SHIPS IN TAURANGA
The meeting point for the Wairoa River in google maps is 1376 State Highway 29. Meet at 9:30am.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Kia Ora,
We are confirming your booking on the Wairoa river with us. You will love it !
These are the self drive directions to our meeting point:
The meeting point for the Wairoa river is a grass paddock above the Power station (it has a wee driveway entrance on the river side of the road) in google maps it is - 1378 State hwy 29 - Tauranga.
The meeting point is about an hours drive from Rotorua or 20 mins from Tauranga
If you have booked the 9:30am trip and require transport please email us your pick up location info@kaitunacascades.co.nz.... Only valid for Central Rotorua Accommodation.
All ya need is swim wear, a towel - we'll have the rest for ya!
See ya there !!
Cheers - Pete & Blue
Kaituna Cascades - + 64 272765457
What to expect
• 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 - 1376 State Highway 29, 20 minutes drive from Tauranga or 1 hour drive from Rotorua.
• Conditions: 13+ years only.
• Also please note – This is an exciting GRADE 5 RAFTING EXPERIENCE and is NOT SUITED FOR OLDER OR BIGGER PEOPLE, or people that aren’t comfortable in the water. We have a weight limit of 120 kgs.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Pacific/Auckland).
Additional Information
- Must be able to swim
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Kaituna Cascades - Grade 5 Wairoa River near Tauranga
Can I cancel Kaituna Cascades - Grade 5 Wairoa River near Tauranga for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5 hours.
Where does it start?
Contact us directly if a local Rotorua pick up is required. Local pickups in Rotorua are at 8.30am .
What's included?
- Wetsuits, Booties, Fleece Tops & Splash Jackets
What's not included?
- Photos
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, Korean, Japanese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish.
Operated by Kaituna Cascades
