We were the first company to name the now famous rapids and give people the opportunity to paddle rafts and topo duo kayaks down this awesome river. For each person that achieves this adrenalin rush it is a personal triumph and a once in a lifetime experience. We get to do it almost every day “It’s the best job in the world!!”
Kaituna Cascades continues to be the best, is always fun and most importantly strives to be the safest company on the river. Since being established in 1991, we are still locally owned and operated.
Our super friendly staff are all hand picked due to their love of the outdoors and years of river experience in both extreme kayaking and white water rafting. The guides love being day to day comics with everyone that walks in the door! Having years of experience means that they can relax and entertain while keeping you safe!
The tranquil area of Okere holds significant ecological and cultural values which are worth protecting and restoring. It’s home to many native flora and fauna, some of which are critically endangered. The introduction of pest predators have dwindled their numbers significantly over the past centuries.
PREDATOR FREE OKERE FALLS is a project to rid of the area of introduced predator pests to give our native birds a fighting chance!
Kaituna Cascades are proud to be SPONSORS to this amazing cause. We have created a trapping line that runs riverside from our base into the scenic reserve.
We’re focusing our pest control efforts on the top three introduced predators in New Zealand – rats, possums and mustelids. This allows the forest canopy to recover, and reduces attacks on chicks and nesting birds so they can rebuild their populations.
