I've wanted to sledge ever since I saw it on my favourite TV show - The Amazing Race. I can't think of a better way to have spent my 30th birthday. Thanks guys.
Shirani - UK
09/03/2010
We had an awesome trip with Nige. The traditional spiritual side of the trip added to the experience. Thanks all.
Christina & Ross
09/03/2010
Thanks for a fantastic time Sledging the river!! We really enjoed it and had a great time hanging out with y'all.
Charlotte - Sweden
09/03/2010
Rafting in Nige's boat can only be described with one word - AWESOME! Thank you for a fantastic experience.
Rochelle & Andy
09/03/2010
Thanks so much for the most amazing time ever, will be telling everyone about you's!!! Look forward to doing it again.
Steff & Barry - USA
09/03/2010
Had a great time. More fun than rafting in Oregon USA!
USA
09/03/2010
Sledging with our guides was great! The girl guide (Geni) was extra great too.
Clark Family - BERRY, NSW
09/03/2010
Thanks to all who helped our family have a really great experience.
Matt and Olivia - Auckland NZ
23/02/2010
I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone at Kaitiaki. We both had a great day and was the highlight of our trip to Rotorua. I've already spoken to a couple of people on their way to Rotorua and told them all about you.
Bruce Langlands – Te Aroha i-SITE
22/02/2010
Awesome experience, laid back friendly staff, good safety briefing, Highly recommended. We were treated very well by staff. Will definitely recommend to visitors.Photos were excellent. Respectful of the environment and local culture.
Richy S - England
09/02/2010
Excellent!!! Really worth every penny, want to do it again. By the way loving the pics from the 7m waterfall - nice.
Megs
09/02/2010
Great Work! AMAZING FUN! HIGH FIVE! Thanks for sharing your Sunday afternoon and your great sense of humor. I've fallen in love with kiwis already! Keep up the good work.
Joey - Australia
09/02/2010
Thanks heaps for an awesome amazing experience!! I love love LOVED it!! Keep up the good work.
Murray Sunckell
09/02/2010
We had the pleasure of rafting the Wairoa with you yesterday. Wanted to let you know how impressed we were with your operation and the tem. Very professional without removing any of the fun of the experience. Full credit to our guide Nigel as well, great
Daniel Thorne
09/02/2010
Thanks again to you and your ledgendary crew for taking me out on the river on Monday! Rafting and Sledging was awesome and the photos came out Great!
Students @ Hamilton Girls High NZ
09/02/2010
Just wanted to thank you guys for an AMAZING time rafting the Kaituna. The funny guides made the trip really enjoyable. Thanks Joel in particular for taking my group :p Everyone had so much fun. Def a highlight of the year!
Lynn - Hamilton Girls high School NZ
09/02/2010
Thank you guys for the awesome experience the kids had a fantastic time (and the staff too!)
So many of the girls got to experience something they probably would not have otherwise and they were all buzzing on the way back on the bus, there are a lot of
Shanna Allan - Thames NZ
09/02/2010
I would just like to send this email to thank everyone for an awesome rafting trip on the Wairoa on Sunday. We haven’t stopped telling people how fantastic it was and my brother had a memorable birthday experience.
Chander Singh - Auckland
09/02/2010
I just want to say a quick Thank You from me and my partner for the awesome time we had while rafting.
It has to be one of the best things we ever did in our entire life and is highly recommended to the adventure lovers.
Signe Hellmuth - Denmark
08/12/2009
Awesome ride! We had so much fun and the crew were fantastic! We'll be back for the sledge!
Ryan - England
08/12/2009
Best whitewater rapids we've ever done! Best drops and amazing scenery. Great info fromthe guides.
Paul & Katie - Canada
08/12/2009
Such a great day with awesome guides.
Emma & Carter - USA
08/12/2009
Fantastic! Our guides were awesome andit was such a gorgeous day to go rafting!!
Shanna Allan
03/12/2009
I would just like to send this email to thank everyone for an awesome rafting trip on the Wairoa on Sunday. We haven’t stopped telling people how fantastic it was and my brother had a memorable birthday experience.
The Vikings - Norway
27/11/2009
We had a fantastic day here. First the raft then the sledge. SWEET AS!
Alex, Katie & Beth - England
27/11/2009
Thank you so much, awesome trip! We will recommend this to everyone and never forget this experience. Thanks boys for keeping us safe.
Ngakaari & Ngatokorua
27/11/2009
Thanks heaps guys you have a great office with a fantastic product & even better guides, Cheers to Gofer - mean dude.
Frog
27/11/2009
So god damn funny, cool, real awesome - thanks
The Aussies
27/11/2009
LOVED IT! Awesome tour guides and great set up. Would do it again for sure.
Richard - Ireland
27/11/2009
Fun times and I manages to stay in the boat the whole way - Woo Hoo!!
Matteo, Sara, Enrico
27/11/2009
Amazing experience!! The best fun we could ever have! Thanks guys.
Natalie & Ian - England
27/11/2009
Had an excellent day sledging & rafting, in good hands with these guys!
Trevor - Dublin, Ireland
06/11/2009
Best Rafting Trip In New Zealand.
Suzanne - England
06/11/2009
Very friendly - good safety breif. Love watching the kids laugh for a solid hour.
The Nicholsons - Australia
06/11/2009
You guys came highly recommended to us and we know why. Had an awesome time, Cheers.
Nicki Lee Burns
06/11/2009
Thank you for such a great day! Loved the waterfalls. Keep up the great work, I will spread the word worldwide.
Eric & Cabral
06/11/2009
Sledging was AWESOME. Surfing those standing waves was intense. Thanks.
Niamh - Ireland
06/11/2009
Awesome - could do that all day!!
Ray - Ireland
06/11/2009
Thanks guys, I've rafted in 2 other countries a few months before here and this has been the best by a long stretch! Cheers.
Devin - USA
06/11/2009
A great ride, good people! Till next time. Cheers.
Kerry - England
06/11/2009
Had a Fantastic time sledging, even rolling over was fun! LOVED IT. Be smiling all day now. Cheers guys.
Jared & Nikki
14/08/2009
Awesome trip! You kiwis know how to have fun!
Carline- Canada
14/08/2009
Has an absolutely great time on the river, 1st rafting experience ever, top notch!
Jess & Sage
14/08/2009
Awesome! Definitely comin back to give it another go! Thanks for the great ride.
Tash & Trent
14/08/2009
Wonderful experience!! Had a great time will definitly be back! Your team is awesome would recommend it to evertone. Thanx for a great day.
Rhonda & Nikki
14/08/2009
Thank you so much for the experience! You made it a fun RIDE!
Barry - Sydney
14/08/2009
OMG, most hectic epic adventure ever! Loved all the rapids and sledging action! Cheers
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14/08/2009
Thanks for the fun and knowledgeable guides - you have the best job ever.
Justin - Australia
14/08/2009
That was pretty awesome, exactly like I hoped it would be!!
Kat - Mount Classic Tours NZ
14/08/2009
Just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for really making my birthday extra special, full of laughs and fun!! Keep on keeping on. Kia Kaha.
Thuy & Vy - Sydney
14/08/2009
The white water rafting was amazing, awesome and the best adventure sport yet. Thanks heaps guys.
Larna - England
14/08/2009
Rafting was AMAZING by far the best experience I've had so faron my trip. Staff were cool! Thanks Guys!
Florence
07/07/2009
Unbelievable until you try it the rafting was unforgetable thank you so much guys
Whitney and Cole - US
07/07/2009
Thank You Kaitiaki Adventures for your most enjoyable host and entertainment the rafting was top dollor
Sarena and Micheal
07/07/2009
That was the most amazing time ive had so far on this trip!! Lee you were awesome even though you pulled us into the river with you we had a ball
Lindsy and Carl
07/07/2009
Worth every penny. Nige and Holly were fantastic and i guess Gofer aswell Much Love from the Irish
Caroline - Manchester England
07/07/2009
I had an awesome time..The guides were great fun going down the rapids and flying over the waterfall
Augkuamellen
07/07/2009
One Word to describe how i feel OUTRAGEOUS
Aime, Hary and Liang
07/07/2009
Wicked time truely loved the full experience totally worth the drive from Auckland had the best guides thanks to the team Gofor and Stevie and the photographer Amy awesome photos
Kris Kennett NTC0209
07/07/2009
Awesome crew, looked after us from the first phone call to check it out. The boys went the extra mile to make the arvo primo and it was. Good luck expanding see you next time we are up these ways.
Sammy
07/07/2009
Flipping awsome time Nigel you legend TOP BLOKE
kylie - USA
07/07/2009
Great trip loads of fun, laughs and humour i loved the raft and will tell all my friends when i get home. Loved the photos by the way Gofor
Jen hertfeild - Canada
07/07/2009
Totally amazing all round had so much on the river wish i could do it again. Thanks Kaitiaki for the warm welcome and it has been a pleasure to meet you all.
Nina - denmark
07/07/2009
Rafting on the Kaituna River was so awesome i had the best time of my life massive thanks to Corey and Holly for taking great care of me
Adrian Hodge
09/06/2009
I just wanted to thank you for the great time my brother and I had sledging yesterday. My wife had brought me a voucher for my birthday in September.
Jamal and Jordy were awesome guides and we had a blast.
Vanessa Harmens
09/06/2009
Just wanted to say a big thank you for our rafting trip on Saturday. Hayley and I had a great ride with Chonk (?) and the crew were awesome.
Harry - Experience Rotorua
09/06/2009
I wanted to thank you and your team again for the AWSOM EXPERIENCE we had yesterday YEAH!Wohooo!Me and my friends had a absolutely outstanding time and I appreciate all that you’s did for us, I definitely will be sending referrals your way.
I wanted to
Cat - Stray Bus
09/06/2009
I was fortunate enough to take part in your activity and I had a really awesome time.I would just like to say big thank as I really enjoyed myself and your staff were brilliant and just carry on the good work!!!
Marion Jo
09/06/2009
I experienced the Rafting and Sledging on the Kaituna last week. I had an awesome time and enjoyed trying the sledging as well. I enjoyed hearing your stories about the river and its spiritual significance. I will certainly be recommending Kaitiaiki to cl
Bronwen Evans
09/06/2009
last week I had the pleasure of being part of a famil organised by Kay from Stay & Play Rotorua, to experience one of your rafting and sledging trips.I had a fantastic time and have attached a thank-you letter to this email. Please warmly thank all of you
Andy
09/06/2009
Cat and I would like to thank everyone at Kaitiaki for giving us such a cool experience. We will gladly recommend Kaitiaki to any folk heading your way.
Andrew Fagan
09/06/2009
Just wanted to pass on my appreciation of travelling on your rafting tour.It was a awesome trip and as with every successful business, it’s the staff that make or break it.They were great!!
Please extend my thanks to them.
Heather Young
09/06/2009
Thanks to all the crew, especially my guides, Gofor and Corey, for a geat time on Sunday....1.00pm trip, referred by Greg Bell.
Your whole team is to be congratulated for your unstoppable energy, enthusiasm and professionalism - this flows from you all n
Ju and Amber
09/06/2009
Gofor sure knows how to make the ladies screem.. Awesome guide Brilliant Atmospher and so much talent to offer not just the rafting but the culture Kaitiaki gives to the people like ME
Line and Samual - Denmark
09/06/2009
We were really nervous to start with but we made it. mind over matter you need to be on guard and listen to the instructors when they say Get Down they mean GET DOWN or GET OUT
Elika and Elasio
09/06/2009
Kia Ora Nutters. that was sweet as bro.. even though i didnt make it over - long n hard boat rocked mean side ways
Germany, Holland and scotland girls
09/06/2009
Best birthday i ever had.. thanks to stray and kaitiaki crew for making my day a day i will never forget. truely an inspiration from the bottom of my heart
Huntly College
09/06/2009
Extremo !!!! Go the spartans the most amazing thing we have ever done in our life thank you god for looking over as we flew over the 7mtre waterfall i thought of my last moments alive and now i get to cherish these moment for ever
Micheal - UK
09/06/2009
Thanks for the amazing trip Chonk it was truely awsome and i had a ten out of ten experience i will definitely tell everyone.
Rory, Nial, Cokk - Ireland
09/06/2009
Savage!! Great guides awesome rapids had a mental time.. Keep up the good work love your spirit Kiwi Boys
Nina from Denmark
09/06/2009
It was awsome!! see you next time when my money can take another trip to NZ - Lee you rocked
Kylie and Micelline
07/05/2009
100% crazy loved the river and the guides best day in my life
Nina from Denmark
07/05/2009
It was awsome..had loads of fun out there on the river this moring funny guides awsome all round top blokes
Robert - USA
07/05/2009
Awsome fun, thanks for a great day out next time im keen as to go on the sledge.
THE DUTCHIES -james
07/05/2009
Despite jordy saving me several times i had a blast now we are off to the Zorb what a awsome combo package
Rory,Niall, Cokk - IRLAND
07/05/2009
Savage great guides, awsome rapids had a mental time, keep up the good work
Scianario- uk
06/05/2009
Sledge was the best thing ive ever done i totally enjoyed it. Rotorua is an amazing place ive meet the most kindest and caring people here hope to visit you again
Carol & Amanda
06/05/2009
Massive thanks to all you wounderful people at Kaitiaki Adventures you really make us feel welcome here at your base. i loved the raft trip with the drop was definitly 1 of a kind i have never been over a 7mtr waterfal in my life so first for everything
Wellesly - Brownton
05/05/2009
Thanks for the hospitality i am a friend of becks and i have travlled all the way from London to spedially meet you guys and raft on the Kaituna. love the atmospher and the culture you have to deliver felt so welcome with both arms opened to me from the p
Jessica - Canada (Stray Bus)
05/05/2009
Sledge was the greatest thing ever evented in this world i totally loved it had one of the most amazing time what a great invention i hope i come across you again in my life travels
Jeremy - Canada
05/05/2009
Loved it!!best guide funny, cool totally make you feel like their there fully for you and for you to have a blast is what we do. I would do it again and again if i had the time and the pay. Love you all Kaitiaki Crew
Andreas
05/05/2009
It was awsome the hight-light of my trip in NZ so far so good. You guys here Kaitiaki Adventures are great high spirits and amazing personalities cant wait to come back and see you again.
Andreas
05/05/2009
It was awsome the hight-light of my trip in NZ so far so good. You guys here Kaitiaki Adventures are great high spirits and amazing personalities cant wait to come back and see you again.
Seina Williamson
05/05/2009
Wow rafting on the Kaituna totally kicked my A#se i cant believe i did it im still buzzing. A million ways to write how i feel but thank full for being on the trip with the most experienced rafters in the world
Martin & Keena
05/05/2009
Truely loved it all
especially the 7mtre fall
what a moment never to be forgotton what a story to tell all my children
The Kaitiaki Crew
Laura-Jane Peete
05/05/2009
Amazing time today just a massive thanks to Lee for being our true legend raft guide the best in Rotorua by far..Loved every minute if our time spent with you all today hope you remember us like we will always remember you. Never change everyone stay as y
Rangimarie Whata - Te Aroha
05/05/2009
Kia Ora Kaitiaki whanau to begin with what an amzing city Rotorua has to offer and to find people like you. I loved the full day rafting and sledge see how blessed we are to have this in our country Represent NZ MAORI..
English family - Emeral
05/05/2009
Such good fun ! cheers to Geni and Joel for showing us the way ( & the occassional tow now and then) and for having a good laugh at our expense. Definitly an experience to remember and would love to do this again
Cutarena - Tailand
05/05/2009
I have never done this before in my life i am so happy to acomplish this rafting over the 7mtr water fall thank you nigel you brought me back to the land safe.
Prisca & Anne
05/05/2009
Amzing trip the 40 something made it for me the humour and ability you raft guides have you are more than talented people you are truely gifted with this amazing place and culture you have.
Shelby Risty-USA
05/05/2009
Absolutely the most amazing rafting ive ever done! I have overcome my fear! Thank You for the great experience
Jared and Dominic - usa
24/04/2009
Sledged for my first time and it was great fun see you at the Wairoa on sunday i loved it.
Brendon
24/04/2009
Chur boys that was off the hook kicked me to the other side of roto's and back again. cant wait to do it again
Krystal and Sara
24/04/2009
Bloody wicked guys it was awsome so many words to describe the feeling but i better not write them. had the best time rafting with you and playing vollyball im ginna have to practise on my swings.
Calenderia
24/04/2009
So much excitment so much to do but little time we have im glad we found you guys. it all seemed to easy to begin with than as it began i think i wet my pants. Hope to see you on my next travels
Johna - australia
24/04/2009
Sledging was the best i thought i was be beeze neeze loved the photos thanks Geni and Andy for saving me afew times but i DID IT.. WOW THANKS AGAIN
Toni and Brenda
24/04/2009
Rafting on the kaituna river was just the ice of the cake for us we sky dived this morning than rafted best day of our life
Margaret - canada
24/04/2009
The girls and I would like to thank you all for having us we had the best time ever i owe you my life hehe
Kamatoa
24/04/2009
I never thought i would have done anything like this before and i thought i had done it all.. 7mtre waterfall just made it for me lucky we didnt flip amazing talent you guides have. Cheers Chonk
Cheryl
24/04/2009
Awsome rides on the kaituna river. i love your energy and excitment you all have and the music you listen too.
English family - Roamiana
24/04/2009
Such great laughs.. cheers to you all specially Andy and Jordy for having my back in the water was much harder than i expected but i survived. massive thanks team
Danielle
24/04/2009
So much fun had a blast. literally loved it all
Karla - NEW YORK
24/04/2009
The crew are wicked as.. i wish i had their jobs everyone is so happy and friendly ill be back sooner than you expect.
Alexandra - canada
24/04/2009
What can i say.. great time great people and ill be sure to tell all my friends about you guys
Helen
19/03/2009
Thankyou so much Nigel! Had a wicked awesome time and definately the best guide! How do we like our men? Rough Rough Rough!!!
Simon, Peter, Nigel (Ireland)
19/03/2009
Chonk you madman!!! It was awesome... Lots of love (not the gay kind). THE IRISH BOYS
Dave & Em
19/03/2009
This the best ever rafting! Thanks for a fab time. (Glad we didn't - fall in !)
Larissa Schmillervitch (Brazil)
19/03/2009
Hey, this is the rock - paper = scissors girl! I think you've never seen such a brave and small girl going down a waterfall!! I kept the New Zealand leaf with me... It will always bring me luck! It was awsome, great job! and great office! Keep raftin
Mariana (Brazil)
19/03/2009
Hi! just worth coming from Brazil to New Zealand!!! Ausome place! Awsome Rafting! Awsome people!!! Just loved it!!!
Manuels (Swiss) Inken, Katrin (Germany)
19/03/2009
orey your the best skipper ever. Thanks alot, it was fun!! !Jimbo good job man!
Katie & Tim (London, UK)
26/02/2009
We got engaged a few days ago, and sealed the deal with a bit of sledging!! was awesome. Thankx Katie & Tim.
Tamaki Tours
26/02/2009
Kaitiaki Adventures - "You Rock" Thanks for a great-Happi Nu Year2 "Hanaman" P.S. C U all out there soon.... Mean Maori Mean.
Dani
26/02/2009
Thanks for a great trip. Alot of fun.
Craig Aroa
26/02/2009
Sensational!!!
Helen & Paul (Nottingham/Auckland)
26/02/2009
Thanks for an amazing whitewater experience.... and for holding onto us when we needed it!
Leah (Texas)
26/02/2009
That was sick guys - Cheers Leah
Nicha
26/02/2009
Thanks for a great sledge ride. See ya Nicha Great fun! Great Guides everthing!!
Steph & Jenn
26/02/2009
Trips Kaitona River
Guides Chonk, Steve, Nigel, Baz, Jordy, Nick, Janal, Andy, Photos Aimz, Seph. Awesome way to bring in the new year! Thankds Steph & Jenn.
Ryan (Las Angeles)
26/02/2009
I thought it was so fun. I was scared and afraid! Jordy and Jamal were great, and the lady guide too. It was so great. I'm proud that I did do it. Thanks !!! AWESOME11
Sarah (Shazza) (Los Angeles)
26/02/2009
The instructors were so kind and helpful, making the experience great! xoxo
Herve & Ewa
26/02/2009
It was awsome! Great instructors many thanks Nick! Cheers!
Aparangi and Elizabeth
26/02/2009
Absolutely wicked !! Thanks heaps boys (& ladies). Arohanui and Happy New Year all the best and many more successful years for you. chur!
Daniel Aldershot (England)
26/02/2009
Done both and loved both!! Jamal and Stevie swesome wicked day.
Karl (England)
26/02/2009
Great river, great falls and awesome trip! Thanks to corey & Nige for trip.
Warren & Ivonne (Auckland)
26/02/2009
Awesome - the best you gotta flip the raft on the waterfall - primo. Thanks to the great guides go Corey / Wige
Warren & Ivonne (Auckland)
26/02/2009
Awesome - the best you gotta flip the raft on the waterfall - primo. Thanks to the great guides go Corey / Wige
Tyler Reber (USA)
26/02/2009
Amazing Trip!! Thanks to Nigel and Cory for the awesome flip! Wish I could do it again !
Stuart Manly (Australia)
26/02/2009
Bloody Awsome will tell everyone
sarah
26/02/2009
thank you very much
sabrina
26/02/2009
wicked experience guys thanks kaitiaki adventures i truely loved the full action day.
liam and riley - ireland
06/02/2009
loved it - pure crazy!
that 7m waterfall was mental
Hayley and the aussie poms
06/02/2009
Best experience of my life!
and the guides (u know who u are!) were hilarious
Tash and the Ozzie girls
06/02/2009
KIA ORA KAITIAKI CREW!
thanks for an amazing day! the river was beautiful, the people were sweet as, and the 7m drop was awesome! be back soon as...
Sana - Washington, USA
09/03/2010I've wanted to sledge ever since I saw it on my favourite TV show - The Amazing Race. I can't think of a better way to have spent my 30th birthday. Thanks guys.