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Raftabout Rotorua

391 State Highway 33 | Mourea, Rotorua, New Zealand
64 7 343 9500
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Ranked #6 of 49 activities in Rotorua
Type: Boat Tours
Owner description: If you are looking for an awesome day out white water rafting then look no further than Raftabout, a family owned company that aims to excel. We offer... more » Owner description: If you are looking for an awesome day out white water rafting then look no further than Raftabout, a family owned company that aims to excel. We offer the choice of 3 different rivers to white water raft. Choose which river suits your ideal adventure. All the trips offer outstanding New Zealand scenery with a varying amounts of challenging water water thrown in. For those who love adrenalin thrills, then definitely check out our Kaituna Waterfall trip, you’ll get a BUZZ going over the highest commercially rafted waterfall (a MASSIVE 7 metres). Available all year round!! « less
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

We did the Kaituna river and loved it. They provided the transportation, equipment etc. and the guides were excellent. Rafting was rather short -- 45 minutes or so -- but full of rapids and waterfalls -- including a 7 meter/21 foot drop. Water temperature was great, and I even jumped in the water to go swimming for a little bit.... More

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Ashby-de-la-Zouch, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Amazing rafting, great guides and the river was awesome, big waterfall and we had the opportunity to float down some of the rapids! Great team and would recommend it to everyone!!

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Dallas, Texas, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

(Apologies to Raftabout...I had this review in the wrong place for several months) So much to do and experience in New Zealand and this was one at the top of my list! So glad I chose this rafting excursion. I've been rafting before but not my traveling companion - my mom. She was a wee bit nervous (okay...really nervous) but... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013 via mobile

First time white water rafting and it was a brilliant experience!! A 7 metre waterfall is definitely heart pumping!! Great guides and value for money definitely worth a go!!!

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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

My wife and I did this as a part of a shore tour on our honeymoon cruise around New Zealand. It was by far the standout tour. Fun, excitement, and a little bit of fear thrown in. The tour guides were excellent. Very knowledgeable about the Kaituna River and some of the friendliest people that we came across on our... More

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Rotorua, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

I were rafting with Raftabout for my Bday! It made my day. Trip was perfect. So much fun and exitement together. Staff were so friendly and definately made the trip to be memorable.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

You haven't fully experienced Rotorua if you don't raft this river! It's something I would love to do more of and it's so great being able to say "I rafted down a 7 metre waterfall on a Grade 5 River! BAM!" Every traveller going through Rotorua I have recommended this to. The raftabout are really professional but have a lot... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

Being a little apprehensive I can honestly say that this is a highly professional operation, well worth doing when in Rotorua!!! It is a fantastic experience and very beautiful :-)

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Mackay, Queensland, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

Fun way to get wet! This was a great rafting experience. Guides were super....fun, and proficient. Made us feel very safe and just enough instruction to allow us to contribute to a great ride. 7m drop over a waterfall.... Was the highlight. Good value for money. Good equipment. Good people. Good attitudes.

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Hong Kong, China
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

We are glad that we did book the rafting with Raftabout. The whole experience is wonderful. The guides are professional, knowledgable, helpful and giving out clear instruction. You feel so safe throughout the crazy trip. The river is so clear and the scenery along the rafting route is beautiful. Beside the rafting and going down the falls, there are lots... More

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