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The Best Rafting, white water rafting and river rafting in New Zealand | Updated February 2026

New Zealand

Experience the rush of white water rafting on the Kaituna River navigating stunning waterfalls and lush rainforests. Perfect for both novice and expert adventurers seeking unforgettable memories.

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Experience the breathtaking Kawarau River where adventure awaits! Cliff jumping stunning landscapes and the thrill of whitewater rapids create unforgettable memories in New Zealand’s iconic gorge.

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Experience the rush of whitewater rafting on the Shotover River surrounded by stunning landscapes and guided by experts making unforgettable memories amid nature's raw beauty.

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Experience the rush of navigating the Kaituna River’s lush canyon tackling exhilarating rapids and conquering Tutea Falls all while surrounded by stunning native foliage.

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Experience the fun of navigating the lush wooded banks of the Okere River on a white-water sledging adventure where every twist and turn brings a new splash of excitement!

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Experience the rush as you navigate 14 rapids amidst stunning New Zealand forests plunging over the world’s highest commercially rafted waterfall for an unforgettable adventure on the Kaituna River.

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Experience the excitement of rafting through the stunning scenery of Skippers Canyon. Navigate gentle rapids while immersing in New Zealand's rich history—a perfect family adventure!

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Get set for a 2-hour fully guided Hanmer Springs Rafting trip along the gentle rapids of the Grade 2 Waiau River! This fun-filled activity is action packed with rock jump and Jet Boat ride back to base included.

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The ultimate combo is Zipling over waterfalls, white water rafting on the Kaituna River followed by a soak in the hot pools at Manupiua Springs Hot Pools, which are only accessible by boat.

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The ultimate in combos in Ōkere Falls. Zip over the Kaituna river and then raft it with Rotorua Rafting!

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Rotorua Rafting are the Kaituna River (Okere Awa) Specialists. Offering the most spectacular white water rafting in Okere Falls, Rotorua.  Home to the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world at 7m - Tutea Falls!

Our Raft & Jet Boat Double Dare combines a two-hour river rafting adventure with return to base by jet boat along with our full exhilarating jet boat ride with spins and thrills on the Waiau River on a twin-engine boat!

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The Best Rafting, white water rafting and river rafting in
New Zealand

Rotorua Rafting: Kaituna River White Water Rafting & Free Sauna

Queenstown Kawarau River Rafting and Jet Boat

Queenstown Shotover River White Water Rafting

Shotover River Rafting Trip from Queenstown

Kaituna River: Grade 5 White Water Rafting

Rotorua Sledging White Water Sledging | Kaitiaki Adventures

The Hobbit Barrel Run Rafting Tour on the Pelorus River

Packraft Wanaka

Rafting Rotorua Kaituna White Water Rafting | Kaitiaki Adventures

Family Adventures Rafting and Sightseeing Trip in Queenstown

White Water Rafting - Kaituna Cascades, The Originals

Shore Excursion: Scenic Rafting from Napier

Hanmer Springs Rafting Agent

Hanmer Springs Rafting

Ōkere Zip + Raft + Hotpool

Ōkere Zip + Raft

Kaituna River - Grade 5 white water rafting

Double Dare - Raft & Jet Boat