Kaituna River

This is a review of Kaituna Kayaks located at the Kaituna river:I can’t compliment Bradley and Rhys enough! In nine days of paddling, they never stopped hustling and making sure everyone in our large and diverse group of kayakers had the best possible experience. Our group arrived in the late afternoon and Bradley and Rhys had us all sorted out with boats and gear in short order and then on the Kaituna river for shakedown paddle where we assessed the gear and they assessed each of our abilities. After that we paddled a different, beautiful, fun, and challenging river every day. In addition to the kayaking, every day had some wonderful off-river adventures including a night hike through a glow-worm cave, soaking in a natural hot spring, great local bars and restaurants, Tongariro Alpine Crossing, etc.In short, paddling with Kaituna Kayaks is a Must-Do adventure when visiting New Zealand!

Well the water is cold ! Clean, fresh and cold... mind the steps into and out off the valley. Not for the unfit..

Amazing place for camping, fishing, launch your boat exit to the sea fishing is not too busy

Nice place for viewing and having a quick coffee

Nice view

We launched our boat at bell road, and went out through the bar crossing, full tide is OK half tide lift up motor or auxiliary ideal. If to shallow try maketu launch.

I am the awa and the awa is me.

Nicee place to visit

So cool

My family (me, husband, son) joined Kaituna Kayaks for a 10 day adventure, with kayaking (Level 2-4), tandem kayaking, and some other nature outings each day, including a visit to natural hot springs, an evening visit to a cave of glow worms, and an incredible volcano hike. On and off the river, from sun up until well after dark, Bradley and Rhys were exceptionally skilled and caring guides. Thank you to Kaituna Kayaks for one of our best family vacations ever!