Grade 5 White Water Rafting on the Wairoa River

Embark on an adrenaline pumping rafting adventure down the Grade 5 Wairoa River with the expert guides at Kaituna Cascades. Set off from Rotorua or meet at the river base in Tauranga before taking on thrilling rapids and waterfalls, including ‘Humpty Dumpty’, ‘The Rollercoaster’ and ‘Mothers Nightmare’. With 1.5 - 2 hours of action, a white water rafting trip on the Wairoa River is an unforgettable experience.

The Wairoa River is considered one of the best locations for white water rafting in New Zealand. Controlled through dam releases, this epic rafting trip from Tauranga is available for only 26 days over the summer period, so don’t miss out!

At the river base in Tauranga, the professional and fun team at Kaituna Cascades provide a full safety briefing and some pre-raft entertainment as you don your safety gear and find a seat in the custom built rafts. After a warm up on the ‘Humpty Dumpty’ rapids, your group will soon be working together seamlessly to navigate exciting obstacles along the Wairoa River, led by your amazing Kaituna Cascades guide. Paddle through a technical grade 4 rock garden at ‘Mothers Nightmare’, take on waterfalls up to 3 metres and experience the definition of thrills and spills on a whitewater staircase called ‘The Rollercoaster’. For those adrenaline seekers among you, there is even an option to take on 2 cliff jumps on this incredible Wairoa Rafting trip from Tauranga.