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NZ’s Top 10 Adventure Activities

When people think of New Zealand, there is one thing that springs… Read more…

Things you learn on a New Zealand Great Walk

Your first New Zealand Great Walk is like a rite of passage… Read more…

Behind the scenes: first-time white water rafting

White water rafting has made it to many bucket lists. If it’s… Read more…

Backpackers walking the Tongariro Crossing

Why backpacking in New Zealand is a mindset, rather than a style of travel

More than ever, backpacking is a mindset a lot of us need…. Read more…

Traditional Maori hongi

Not so ordinary tips for first time travellers to New Zealand

Read the road rules for driving in New Zealand. Pack for all… Read more…

Ten reasons why Mount Tarawera should be a part of your NZ itinerary

Our sacred Tarawera Maunga is a unique mountain steeped in history located… Read more…

Seven reasons to travel to NZ in Winter

It’s not all sun and beaches in New Zealand, which makes travelling… Read more…

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“We had an amazing time in the rapids and waterfalls and I would highly recommend Kaitiaki to anyone wanting the full 'white water' experience”
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“If you havent already been white-water rafting then this is the BEST place in the world to have a go!”
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In the hongi, the breath of life is exchanged in a symbolic show of unity.
Through the exchange of this greeting, one is no longer considered manuhiri, a visitor, but rather tangata whenua, one of the people of the land.

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This is adventure you can feel in your bones.
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Nov 20

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This is adventure you can feel in your bones.
#GOWeekNZ #getoutdoors #sledging #whitewater #hydrospeed #adventure #adrenalinerush #sledgeit #sledgeseason #kaitiakiadventures #riversledging #kaitunariver #eyelevel #whitewaterismagic #rotoruaNZ #nzmustdo #nzadventures #newzealand #nz

When you reach for the skies the whole world is at...

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Nov 19

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When you reach for the skies the whole world is at your feet.
#bucketlist #yolo #taraweratuesday #maunga #mountain #mounttarawera #kaitiakiadventures #offthebeatentrack #neverstopexploring #adventureofalifetime #thegreatoutdoors #volcano #crater #onceinalifetime #yolo #hiking #hikingnz #tramping #trampingnz #rotoruaNZ #northisland #nz #newzealand #nzmustdo #nztravels #travelnz 📸 : @nourishinglively__

Facing the legendary Tutea Falls at the brink of a...

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Nov 16

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Facing the legendary Tutea Falls at the brink of a 7-metre drop - the world’s highest commercially rafted waterfalls.#7metredrop #tuteafalls #adrenalinerush #kaitiakiadventures #adventureofalifetime #adventuretime #whitewaterrafting #whitewateradventures #chasingwaterfalls #gooutandplay #thegreatoutdoors #raftingadventures #riverrafting #outdooradventures #rotoruaNZ #nzmustdo #nzadventures #newzealand #nz

At 1,111 metres high, our mighty maunga Mount ...

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Nov 14

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At 1,111 metres high, our mighty maunga Mount Tarawera is a dome volcano with an explosive history –with a massive eruption on June 10, 1886 that devastated the area. Today, you can visit this sacred mountain and explore its unique landscape and history on a fully guided tour with us. Ideal for all ages with an optional, exhilarating scree run into the heart of a volcanic crater.#maunga #mountain #mounttarawera #kaitiakiadventures #offthebeatentrack #neverstopexploring #adventureofalifetime #thegreatoutdoors #volcano #crater #onceinalifetime #yolo #hiking #hikingnz #tramping #trampingnz #rotoruaNZ #northisland #nz #newzealand #nzmustdo #nztravels #travelnz 📸 : @broken_limitz

Every twist and turn, dip and dunk along these ...

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Nov 7

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Every twist and turn, dip and dunk along these white water rapids is an adrenaline rush like no other.
#grade5rapids #adrenalinerush #kaitunariver #kaitiakiadventures #adventureofalifetime #adventuretime #whitewaterrafting #whitewateradventures #chasingwaterfalls #gooutandplay #thegreatoutdoors #raftingadventures #riverrafting #outdooradventures #rotoruaNZ #nzmustdo #nzadventures #newzealand #nz

Early morning prep with team sledge (before and ...

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Early morning prep with team sledge (before and after they take the plunge). #adventure #adrenalinerush #sledgeit #sledgingseason #kaitiakiadventures #riversledging #sledging #hydrospeed #kaitunariver #eyelevel #whitewater #whitewaterismagic #rotoruaNZ #nzmustdo #nzadventures #newzealand #nz

It’s always a good time with the Kaitiaki ...

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It’s always a good time with the Kaitiaki crew.#manaakitanga #whanaungatanga #kaitiakitanga #maoriculture #maori #kaitiakiadventures #adventureofalifetime #whitewaterrafting #grade5rapids #whitewateradventures #chasingwaterfalls #gooutandplay #thegreatoutdoors#raftingadventures #riverrafting #outdooradventures #whitewater #whitewaterfun #whitewaterrapids #adventure #adrenaline #adrenalinerush #rotoruaNZ #northisland #newzealand #nz #nzadventures

Good times at the bottom of the legendary Tutea ...

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Good times at the bottom of the legendary Tutea Falls - this 7 metre drop is the world’s highest commercially rafted waterfall and is a New Zealand must-do.#nzmustdo #7metredrop #tuteafalls #chasingwaterfalls #kaitiakiadventures #adventureofalifetime #adventuretime #whitewaterrafting #grade5rapids #whitewateradventures #chasingwaterfalls #gooutandplay #thegreatoutdoors#raftingadventures #riverrafting #outdooradventures #whitewater #whitewaterfun #whitewaterrapids #adventure #adrenaline #adrenalinerush #rotoruaNZ #northisland #newzealand #nz #nzadventures

A little bit shaken, a little bit stirred. This is...

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Oct 24

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A little bit shaken, a little bit stirred. This is what the bottom of the world’s highest commercially rafted waterfalls looks like. 💦
#7metredrop #tuteafalls #kaitiakiadventures #adventureofalifetime #adventuretime #whitewaterrafting #grade5rapids #whitewateradventures #chasingwaterfalls #gooutandplay #thegreatoutdoors#raftingadventures #riverrafting #outdooradventures #whitewater #whitewaterfun #whitewaterrapids #adventure #adrenaline #adrenalinerush #rotoruaNZ #northisland #newzealand #nz #nzadventures #nzmustdo

Eye-popping colour and out of this world views. ...

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Eye-popping colour and out of this world views. Open your eyes to the wonders of Mount Tarawera.

#pictureperfect #bettertogether #themorethemerrier #kaitiakiadventures #weekendfun #offthebeatentrack #roam #neverstopexploring #thegreatoutdoors #maunga #mountain #mounttarawera #taraweratuesday #volcano #crater #onceinalifetime #yolo #hiking #hikingnz#tramping #trampingnz #rotoruaNZ #northisland #nz #newzealand #nzmustdo #nztravels #travelnz 📸 : @ashleyb.bcc

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