Booked this rafting adventure last minute and everyone was so nice! Before going on the trip you gear up in your wet suit, life jacket and helmet. They then make sure to go through the basics of rafting and what to do if the raft flips over! It's a short 2 min drive to the rafting start point but once you're in the water it is so much fun! It has been raining pretty hard, but the whole experience was great! There were two shorter waterfalls and of course Tutea falls. It seemed intimidating, but our guide Elvis helped guide us and everything went great! They even got some good pictures of us! We even had the opportunity to get in the water and feel the rapids first hand! Overall great experience, would recommend to anyone looking for a thrill! read more

Just from the things I've seen on like r, I can't wait to go and try these class V waters! https://kaitunacascades.co.nz/

A couple of friends and I tried out this place after hearing that it had the highest commercial waterfall drop in the world for white water rafting. We were super stoked to try this and new that we would do it on this trip. There was another company we were referred to, but with the perfect 5 star rating we ended up choosing this company. Our guide, Kyle, was really cool and helped make the experience all the better. To be honest we were a tad nervous, but with his calmness he settled that for us really well. The ride was short but quite fun. We found a deal on Grab One and called ahead to ask questions, but then ended up letting us just price match Grab One which was $95 NZD for the biggest waterfall course and the picture package. This was well worth the money and would highly recommend to others! read more

Drove past Kaituna Cascades Rafting Company on my way to explore Okere Falls. The company is located in its own parking lot next door to the parking lot for Okere Falls trails. Stopped in to see if there were any remaking spaces on the 3 pm tour, as they offer trips a few times daily. Although there wasn't, we secured a spot on the tour then next day at 9 am. The price was about $170NZD total for both of us. We had a small discount card that helped with pricing. This is a very good and competitive price with the other rafting companies in the area. The caliber of guides is fantastic! We arrived, signed waivers, used the portable toilets- yikes- and got gear to change into. There are two dressing rooms with plastic bins that you can put all belongings- towels, clothes, etc.- into. According to the guides, the space is locked up when guides are out so there isn't a risk of theft. You need a bathing suit before you put on the wetsuit. Our day was cold so they gave us wetsuits and fleece tops which did the trick. All participants were split up into different boats with 5-6 people each and given tutorials before hitting the river. The river is classified as a 5 in difficulty and features three waterfalls- one is very large. My photo features my husband's adventure falling out of the boat on the waterfall. Our guide, Nick, was great and I felt safe. They are able to work with guests who cannot swim. The instructions are clear. This is an amazing way to spend a morning. Once the rafting was complete, a bus transferred us the short distance back to the company lot. We finished up around 12 or 1230. I spent the 40NZD for the photos of my husband. That's going on our holiday card. Overall, fantastic and worthwhile experience with knowledgeable and entertaining guides. read more

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