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Jet Boat Ride: Waikato River to Huka Falls
4.8
453 Ratings
Taupō
Get ready for an exhilarating 30-minute jet-boat adventure on the Waikato River! Experience thrilling spins and high-speed action as you make your way to Huka Falls, New Zealand’s most stunning waterfall. Marvel at the breathtaking scenery, from rugged cliffs to native bush, as it swiftly passes by.
Get ready for an exhilarating 30-minute jet-boat adventure on the Waikato River! Experience thrilling spins and high-speed action as you make your way to Huka Falls, New Zealand’s most stunning waterfall. Marvel at the breathtaking scenery, from rugged cliffs to native bush, as it swiftly passes by.
Duration:
30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 200 Karetoto Road - The Huka Falls is regarded as one of New Zealand’s most spectacular and most visited natural attractions. Experience 30 minutes of awesome jet boating on the Waikato River and view the majestic Huka Falls from the base of the falls.
- 200 Karetoto Road - The Huka Falls is regarded as one of New Zealand’s most spectacular and most visited natural attractions. Experience 30 minutes of awesome jet boating on the Waikato River and view the majestic Huka Falls from the base of the falls.
What's Included
- New Zealand’s Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- 30-minute jet boat ride on the Waikato River
- New Zealand’s Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- 30-minute jet boat ride on the Waikato River
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information
- Warm clothing including jackets, hats and gloves is recommended in cooler winter months.
- Life jackets are provided and must be worn
- The boat has heated handrails and spray jackets are provided in cooler months.
- Cameras are welcome but carried at passengers own risk. Video cameras are not permitted for safety reasons.
- All children must be at least 3 feet (1 meter) tall to participate
- Warm clothing including jackets, hats and gloves is recommended in cooler winter months.
- Life jackets are provided and must be worn
- The boat has heated handrails and spray jackets are provided in cooler months.
- Cameras are welcome but carried at passengers own risk. Video cameras are not permitted for safety reasons.
- All children must be at least 3 feet (1 meter) tall to participate
Location
200 Karetoto Road
Karetoto Road
If you are self-driving then make sure to check in at Hukafalls Jet no later than 10mins prior to scheduled departure time
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(453 Ratings)
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Louisa_g
Sep 1, 2024
I'd have added photo but... - I'd have added photo but it was really wet so didn't take phone. But was told there was a glitch with computers so no photos to purchase. They were going to email them to me but not recieved any yet.
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Skipper2008
Aug 8, 2024
Worth every penny - 3rd time in ~20 years and still the most fun and exciting experience.
Amazing to power along the river in the most beautiful scenery whilst also filling your pants with how close you are to the trees, rocks etc.
Best view going of the Falls themselves and the driver (and guide) is very informative too.
A must do for any Taupō visit.
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Denisesj7718cm
Aug 5, 2024
Great Huka Falls jet boat ride - Had a fabulous jet boat ride today. Our driver Arthur made the whole experience not only thrilling but his knowledge of Huka Falks was amazing. We were fortunate to have a lovely person on reception who ensured that we had the best seats up front with Arthur. Absolutely recommend this as a must do while in Taupo!
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6boarlands
Jul 24, 2024
Brilliant exhilarating fun! - This is one of the best things we did on our trip to the North Island. Tee our driver was amazingly skilled and entertaining. The scenery was beautiful, and seeing the falls from below was breathtaking. The photos were also a great momento.
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Reji_p
Jul 22, 2024
Tearing water - It was such a great experience. Really enjoyed.surly recommended to other friends. The lady driver was superb.
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Samantha_d
Jul 6, 2024
Definitely book!! - Always a great time! Definitely a must do experience when in Taupō. Chilly in winter, so don’t forget to rug up!
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Amberb89
Jun 15, 2024
Highlight activity - The highlight of my NZ trip! Huka falls jet was so much fun, an adrenaline rush and the drive Lylli was really informative with a great sense of humour. I went with my mum who was rather apprehensive about the jet boat but loved it!
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Gordon_m
May 21, 2024
Amazing - The jet boat experience was sooo cooool! The river and falls were also very spectacular. Loved all of it
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Leyland_s
Sep 12, 2024
A must do once in a lifetime experience. - Our guide was very knowledgeable, a slick driver, and a lot of fun. Here's a tip if you up the back on the left side of the boat wear a raincoat.
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Tiana
Aug 31, 2024
Terrible - Customer service was a 1/10, we were mucked around from 11:30-1:30pm, we stared at our feet the entire ride because the rain was hitting our faces like 1000 knives.
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