White water rafting on the Kaituna River is a grade five trip that includes Tutea Falls, run by operators based at Ōkere Falls and Tikitere. Bookably lists 5 places to stay in the area around Ōkere Falls.
Operators for white water rafting on the Kaituna River
- Kaitiaki Adventures Guided rafting on the Kaituna River, meeting at its base at Tikitere.
- Kaituna Cascades Guided rafting on the Kaituna River, from its base at Ōkere Falls.
- Rotorua Rafting Guided rafting on the Kaituna River, from its base at Ōkere Falls.
Listed in alphabetical order. Bookings are made with each operator, not through Bookably, and this list may not be complete.
Good to know about white water rafting on the Kaituna River
- All three operators set a minimum age of thirteen for the full trip.
- Rotorua Rafting and Kaituna Cascades also take ages ten to twelve on the lower section only.
- Rotorua Rafting and Kaituna Cascades set maximum weights, and Kaitiaki Adventures asks heavier guests to contact it before booking.
- Kaitiaki Adventures meets its guests at Tikitere, not at Ōkere Falls.
- Rotorua Rafting says swimming ability is not required, and Kaituna Cascades says guests must be comfortable floating in deep water.
- Rotorua Rafting and Kaituna Cascades do not take anyone who is pregnant.
Details checked October 2026. Confirm with the operator before you book.
Places to stay near Ōkere Falls
Te Whare - Lake Tarawera (Manaaki Suite)
Lake Tarawera, Rotorua
Sleeps: 2
Beds: 1
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
te Whare - Lake Tarawera (Aroha Suite)
Lake Tarawera, Rotorua
Sleeps: 2
Beds: 1
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
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Where to stay for white water rafting on the Kaituna River
Places to stay near Ōkere Falls are in Tikitere, Hamurana, Kawaha Point, and Rotorua.