Overview

Experience a unique combination of excitement and natural beauty of the Huka Falls on this 30-minute thrilling jet boat ride. During your experience, you'll be in the hands of a down-to-earth, funny and professional jet boat driver who can make a jet boat do things you would never believe possible!

We operate four brand new jet boats which incorporate the very latest technology and are powered by a supercharged V6 Buick engine with twin Hamilton Jet units thrusting 800 litres of water a second. These boats offer superior visibility thanks to tiered seats which are also ergonomically moulded and even feature heated and hinged hand rails for enhanced comfort and safety.

The half hour of thrills, fun and excitement will take you along a beautiful river environment, lined with native bush, sheer rock cliff face and natural hot springs. But it's not all smooth sailing as we combine 360 degree spins at incredibly close and disorientating speeds for an amazing must-do jet boat experience, before we even reach the awe inspiring Huka Falls.

From the unique vantage point we have on the boat you have the best water level view of Huka Falls; New Zealand's most visited natural attraction. We are the only jet boat company operating in this stretch of the Waikato River and this is truly the best way to view them!

Location

Taupo (Taupo and Central Volcanic Plateau - North Island)

Taupo.

Exact meeting point and supplier's details are provided immediately after booking.

Numbers

The price quoted is for one adult aged 16 years and over. We operate with a maximum of 14 people per boat plus your driver. Children's prices are also available, please refer to product code HUK182.

Session Time

We are available for bookings all year round (except Christmas Day), subject to demand. You will be on the water for 30 minutes. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your experience. In peak season, trips operate from 8.30am - 5.30pm and in the off-season, trips operate from 9am - 4.30pm.

Guidelines & Restrictions

The price quoted is for an adult over 16 years of age. Children under 15 years are welcome but must be at least 100cm tall. This experience is not recommended during pregnancy.

You may get a little wet during this experience. Casual and comfortable clothing is recommended. In summer, we recommend you bring sunglasses and sunscreen. In winter, we recommend that you bring a hat, gloves, a jacket and warm clothing. A spray jacket & life jacket will be provided on the day.

Extra Info

This experience may be affected by the weather during thick fog or heavy rain. We may ask you to wait until conditions clear. In the event that your jet boat ride is cancelled, we will reschedule your experience for a later date.

Contact Us

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