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Waikato River Jet Boat Ride: Adrenaline-Fuelled Adventure on Crystal Clear Waters
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1,409 Ratings
Rotokawa
Experience an adrenaline-fueled adventure on the Waikato River with a thrilling jet boat ride. Shoot through canyons, spin on crystal clear waters, and surf rapids. Book your tour now!
Experience an adrenaline-fueled adventure on the Waikato River with a thrilling jet boat ride. Shoot through canyons, spin on crystal clear waters, and surf rapids. Book your tour now!
Duration:
35 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 3 Nga Awa Purua Road - Shoot through a narrow canyon, be exhilarated by spins on crystal clear waters, spot a trout and surf the pressure waves of the awesome Nga Awa Purua rapids. Take time to view the amazing surrounds of Aratiatia Scenic Reserve, and learn about the wildlife and history of the area. Our 35 minute blast guarantees an adrenaline rush!
- 3 Nga Awa Purua Road - Shoot through a narrow canyon, be exhilarated by spins on crystal clear waters, spot a trout and surf the pressure waves of the awesome Nga Awa Purua rapids. Take time to view the amazing surrounds of Aratiatia Scenic Reserve, and learn about the wildlife and history of the area. Our 35 minute blast guarantees an adrenaline rush!
What's Included
- Parking and Bathroom Facilities Available
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Fitted Life Jackets provided
- Experienced Professional Guide
- Parking and Bathroom Facilities Available
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Fitted Life Jackets provided
- Experienced Professional Guide
What's Not Included
- Souvenir photos (for purchase for NZ$45)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Souvenir photos (for purchase for NZ$45)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Experience a thrilling 35-minute Jet Boat excursion on the Waikato River. This high-paced journey promises to elevate your adrenaline levels. Zoom through the canyon, perform spins on the pristine waters, and ride the frothy wake of the incredible Nga Awapurua Rapids. Multiple tour schedules are available throughout the day and each boat can accommodate…
Experience a thrilling 35-minute Jet Boat excursion on the Waikato River. This high-paced journey promises to elevate your adrenaline levels. Zoom through the canyon, perform spins on the pristine waters, and ride the frothy wake of the incredible Nga Awapurua Rapids. Multiple tour schedules are available throughout the day and each boat can accommodate up to 11 people.
- Minimum age is 5 years or 1 meter tall
- Family Pass includes 2 Adults and 2 Children
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
3 Nga Awa Purua Road
Nga Awa Purua Road
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
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(1409 Ratings)
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514vivienc
Oct 20, 2025
The Shot Over Jet of the North Island, Rapids Jet a Must Do! - This is definitely a raw power speed jet boat you want to do if you are seeking fun and excitement. From the start go to the finish it was just exhilarating. The spins were fun, got a little wet from the splashes. There were big rapids too in a beautiful surrounding down the Waikato River, sighting the Aratiatia Dam close up and seeing the other side of the gorge from the road/bridge end. We were also taken to the sites of the movie scenes of Yogi Bear and Hobbits. That was a nice surprise. I run a bed and breakfast business in Rotorua, I will definitely recommend my guests to experience when they travel to Huka Falls, this is the Jet Boat to ride in the North Island!
Vivien, B&B@The Redwoods, Rotorua
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Code03
Oct 6, 2025
Jet boating fun! - Loved our exhilarating trip up the Waikato River. Shannon was a fun & informative guide. Our young people loved their first jet boating experience!
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453nicolev
Oct 4, 2025
So much FUN - Definitely a tour that must not be overlooked. Staff make you feel really comfortable and thier knowledge of the river system is really informative. The fun bit is definitely going through the rapids.
Interesting to note that the section of river you travel on is also the film site of some high profile movies, but you'll have to take the tour to find out more.
When we went it was raining but didn't really detract from the experience.
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Samji259hp
Sep 30, 2025
Great experience - Would thoroughly recommend the Rapids Jet Boat experience! Shannon and Taylor were very enthusiastic and informative.
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Jet00708635027
Sep 27, 2025
Fun, thrilling, exciting - The jet boat ride was an absolute thrill! I had a fantastic time and would highly recommend it to others. The beautiful scenic views, and the driver's expert knowledge made the experience even more enjoyable.
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Voyager15473
Sep 26, 2025
Fun for the whole family - Great fun! Awesome family experience, even our teenage boys enjoyed it. Would highly recommend if you’re looking for something fun to do and don’t mind getting a bit wet!
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748harperf
Sep 23, 2025
Fun, fast and super accommodating 👌 - We wanted an 'extra' experience for our year 8 rugby team from Pare-Plim as this would be our last year coming to the Rugby Festival. Dealing with Shannon and Taylor from Rapids Jet was a great experience, they were very accommodating to a very large group booking (we added a lot more riders on the day and this was no issue for them). We loaded up the boats 4 times and gave 52 of us a thrill and had everyone laughing and smiling ear to ear. Thanks so much for being a part of all our memories for what was an epic time for our players, coaches and families. We had a blast.
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Roam67686021312
Sep 20, 2025
Exhilarating and informative loads of fun - Excellent driver was very informative and river was beautiful kids loved the whole experience would highly recommend
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Scenic25101423324
Sep 4, 2025
Jet boat through Rapids - Great ride through rapids on Waikato River, Taupō, NZ, with entertaining commentary. Very friendly and professional team.
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694alinat
Aug 27, 2025
We recommend you to everyone! - The tour is excellent, and we enjoyed it very much. Our kid was so happy, loving every second of it. Jake, our tour guide, was amazing—so funny that we laughed a lot. We recommend you to everyone!
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