Huka Falls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo
- Enjoy 30 minutes of excitement and adventure on a high-powered jet boat ride to Huka Falls along the beautiful Waikato River.
- Enjoy the best eye-water level viewing of New Zealand's most visited natural attraction.
- Feel the thrill of 360-degree spins and speeds of up to 80 kilometres per hour.
- See stunning views of hot water streams flowing down steep rock cliffs.
- Pass by clouds of steam where hot water meets the river, and see landmarks such as Huka Prawn Park, the Wairakei Geothermal Power Station, and the Aratiatia Dam.
- Speed close to rock cliffs with only centimetres to spare, feeling safe and excited with your expert driver guiding the way.
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HukaFalls Jet Boat Ride
Inclusions
Tax
30-minute Huka Falls Jet Boat Ride
Mandatory life jacket
Safety briefing
Exclusions
Transportation to meet up location
Other personal expenses
Photos or videos
Additional Info
Child ticket: age 5-15
Children must be a minimum of 1 metre high to be able to participate this activity for safety reasons ((height requirement may be raised to 1.20 meters in adverse weather conditions)
Children aged 10-15 can travel unaccompanied as long as a parent or guardian is on-site, but children any younger must travel with a parent or guardian aged 16 years or older
Free for children aged 0-4
Although not mandatory, it is recommended that you purchase accident and/or travel insurance before participating in this activity
Bags are not permitted on the boat for safety reasons
Still cameras in cases are welcome on board but at your own risk. Video cameras are not permitted
We advise that all activities do carry a degree of risk and that by participating in the activity provided by the Operator you are expressly assuming those risks personally and are releasing the Operator and its officers and employees from any liability, claims, losses, damages or expenses caused by any event including, but not limited to:Personal injury or deathProperty loss or damageActs which may be construed as negligent or accidentalAny other loss, damage, suffering, emotional or nervous disorder
This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility
This activity could be canceled due to extreme weather or unforeseen events. If canceled, you may book a different date or ask for a refund
This activity is not recommended for pregnant women
Summer: Sunglasses, sunblock
Winter: Hat, gloves, jacket, warm clothing
What's included in Huka Falls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Activity Schedule
- Monday-Sunday
Others
- Available at 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:30, and 16:00
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Explore one of New Zealand’s most visited natural attractions, the spectacular Huka Falls. Prepare for an exhilarating 30-minute jet boat ride, where you'll skim across the Waikato River at speeds of up to 80 kilometres per hour.
Hold on tight as your expert driver performs thrilling 360-degree spins. Along the way, you’ll pass the Aratiatia Dam and witness steam rising from the Wairakei Geothermal Power Station.
Huka Falls Jet is the only jet boat operator with access to this unique section of the river, giving you an exclusive chance to get up close to the powerful falls.
This unforgettable adventure combines natural beauty with high-speed excitement — the ultimate way to experience the mighty Huka Falls.
Route
How to get there
7-minute drive from Taupo accommodation, 1-hour drive from Rotorua
Meet
Venues
- 166 Karetoto Road
- 201 Karetoto Road Wairakei Tourist Park Lake Taupo New Zealand
