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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 it.
At the brink of Tutea Falls, ...

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Oct 10

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This is it.
At the brink of Tutea Falls, taking that last big breath before you deep dive into the unknown.
#eyeswideopen #takeitallin #intothewild #naturesplayground #whitewaterrafting #kaitiakiadventures #tuteafalls #grade5rapids #whitewateradventures #chasingwaterfalls #gooutandplay #thegreatoutdoors #7metredrop #raftingadventures #riverrafting #outdooradventures #whitewater #whitewaterfun #whitewaterrapids #adventure #adrenaline #adrenalinerush #rotoruaNZ #northisland #newzealand #nz #nzadventures #nzmustdo

Oh, the places you’ll go! The summit of our ...

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Oct 8

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Oh, the places you’ll go! The summit of our mighty maunga, Mount Tarawera is best shared with friends. Who would you take on a hike to the heart of a volcanic crater?
#feelslikethetopoftheworld #hookedonafeeling #friendshipgoals #roam #neverstopexploring #letsgosomewhere #thegreatoutdoors #maunga #mountain #mounttarawera #taraweratuesday #kaitiakiadventures #volcano #crater #onceinalifetime #yolo #hiking #tramping #trampingnz #scenicflight #helicopter #helicopterride #rotoruaNZ #northisland #nz #newzealand #nzmustdo #nztravels #travelnz

📸 : @michellevogel_

The brave, immersive world of river sledging lets ...

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Oct 4

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The brave, immersive world of river sledging lets you take on the mighty Kaituna river at eye level. Special offers available until 13 October so it’s the best time to dive right in. Pop discount code SLEDGE70 at checkout and get the ultimate 3-hr sledging experience for only $70.

#sledgeit #diverightin #getinquick #riversledging #kaitiakiadventures #sledging #hydrospeed #kaitunariver #eyelevel #whitewater #whitewaterismagic #adrenalinerush #rotoruaNZ #nzmustdo #nzadventures #newzealand #nz

Whether this is your first time or fifth time ...

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Sep 26

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Whether this is your first time or fifth time white water rafting, no two experiences are ever the same. As unique as each individual that comes aboard, this is an experience that belongs to you.
#yougotthis #nzmustdo #whitewaterrafting #kaitiakiadventures #grade5rapids #whitewateradventures #chasingwaterfalls #gooutandplay #thegreatoutdoors #7metredrop #raftingadventures #riverrafting #outdooradventures #whitewater #whitewaterfun #whitewaterrapids #adventure #adrenaline #adrenalinerush #rotoruaNZ #northisland #newzealand #nz #nzadventures

You always feel a little bit invincible after ...

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Sep 24

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You always feel a little bit invincible after conquering the mighty Tutea Falls.
#jumpforjoy #kaitunariver #kaitiakiadventures #grade5rapids #whitewaterrafting #whitewateradventures #chasingwaterfalls #gooutandplay #thegreatoutdoors #7metredrop #tuteafalls #raftingadventures #riverrafting #outdooradventures #whitewater #whitewaterfun #whitewaterrapids #adventure #adrenaline #adrenalinerush #rotoruaNZ #northisland #newzealand #nz #nzmustdo #nzadventures

This is how we celebrate life every single ...

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Sep 19

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This is how we celebrate life every single day.

#liveitup #yolo #whitewaterrafting #whitewateradventures #kaitiakiadventures #seizetheday #liveinthenow #chasingwaterfalls #7metredrop #tuteafalls #raftingadventures #riverrafting #outdooradventures #whitewater #whitewaterfun #whitewaterrapids #adventure #adrenaline #adrenalinerush #rotoruaNZ #northisland #newzealand #nz #nzmustdo #nzadventures

📸 : @nicolegasper

Sometimes the journey is as exciting as the ...

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Sep 17

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Sometimes the journey is as exciting as the destination.
Journey to our sacred maunga, Mount Tarawera and into the edge of a volcanic crater via an off-road 4x4 experience through native New Zealand bush or by scenic flight from the air.
Both experiences include a guided crater walk experience that’s exhilarating, unforgettable and a must-do when in Rotorua.
#maunga #mountain #mounttarawera #taraweratuesday #kaitiakiadventures #volcano #crater #onceinalifetime #yolo #hiking #tramping #trampingnz #scenicflight #helicopter #helicopterride #rotoruaNZ #northisland #nz #newzealand #nzmustdo #nztravels #travelnz

📸 : @pho_op

E te awa e tere nei a Okere tēnā koe
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Sep 15

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E te awa e tere nei a Okere tēnā koe
Greetings to the Okere river that flowsE te whaea Hinerangi tēnā hoki koe
Greetings to mother HinerangiE ngā tūpuna tēnā koutou
Greetings to the local ancestorsmō nga taonga i waihotia mai kia mātou
who left these treasures for all of usAnei ngā manuhiri tūārangi e tau nei
Welcome to our distinguished guestsE te Atua
To our Godkaha rawa titiro mai ki a mātou e hui nei
Watch over us people who have gathered hereHōmai tō kaha
Give us your strengthtō Wairua
Your spirittō māramatanga
Your understandingmō tenei mahi a mātou
So that we may do our workTuturu whakamaua kia tina!
Be true, fixed and hardTina!
Hard!Haumi e
Join together!Hui e, Tai ki e
Rise above#KiaKahaTeReoMāori #TeWikioteReoMaori #kaitiakiadventures

Tumbling down the world’s highest commercially ...

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Sep 8

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Tumbling down the world’s highest commercially rafted waterfalls may well be the biggest adrenaline rush of your lives.
#getamongstit #adventure #seizetheday #carpediem #yolo #bucketlist #kaitiakiadventures #tuteafalls #7metredrop #chasingwaterfalls #raftingadventures #riverrafting #kaitiakiadventures #outdooradventures #whitewaterrafting #whitewateradventures #whitewater #whitewaterfun #whitewaterrapids #adventure #adrenaline #adrenalinerush #rotoruaNZ #northisland #newzealand #nz #nzmustdo #nzadventures

Riding those rapids like there’s no tomorrow. ...

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Sep 5

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Riding those rapids like there’s no tomorrow.
#chasingwaterfalls #kaitunariver #raftingadventures #riverrafting #kaitiakiadventures #outdooradventures #whitewaterrafting #whitewateradventures #whitewater #whitewaterfun #whitewaterrapids #adventure #adrenaline #adrenalinerush #rotoruaNZ #northisland #newzealand #nz #nzmustdo #nzadventures

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