Katoa Jet Boat Tour on Lake Rotorua: Experience High-Speed Thrills and Iconic Landmarks

Experience the excitement and exhilaration of a high-speed jet boat tour on Lake Rotorua. Discover iconic landmarks and learn about the area’s history. Suitable for all ages. Don’t miss out!

Duration: 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lakefront Drive - We will take you on our 30 min Jet Boat tour, where our V8 engines blast you over the water up to 85 km/h, and our experienced drivers throw the boats into 360° spins. Visiting iconic landmarks around Lake Rotorua and learning the history of the area.
What's Included
  • Live commentary by knowledgeable guides
  • Safety ensured with provided life jackets
  • Experienced driver/guide at the helm
  • Optional spray jackets for added comfort
  • Opportunity to purchase memorable photos
Additional Information

Experience the white-knuckle rush of a 30 minute jet boat tour on Lake Rotorua. Feel the rush and power as our V8 engine boats push you through the water, reaching speeds up to 85km/hr.
Visit iconic landmarks including Kawaha Point, the Sacred Mokoia Island and Sulphur Bay, while discovering the history of the area. This is a very unique experience that…

Location
1 Lakefront Drive
Lakefront Drive
IMPORTANT: YOU MUST ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR BOOKING TIME. If you do not, you may miss your trip and you will not be able to reschedule or receive a refund. Address: 1 Lakefront Drive, Rotorua 3010 Return point: Returns to original departure point.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Joshikochuveedan
Aug 26, 2025
Booking through Tripadvisor is too expansive. - It's too expansive to book through Tripadvisor as we need to pay NZD 480 insted of NZD 408 whihc is actual price. The Katoa boat ride is enjoyble aby agin dont book through Tripadvisor.
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Daniel_p
Jul 16, 2025
Awesome - Great fun(even in the pouring rain), educational, genuinely nice people who gave great recommendations for other activities as well. Highly recommended 💪
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Jenny_c
Jul 16, 2025
Private tour - It was great me and my friend was doing it as a last min thing n it was fun and great to see the views, will the host was great !
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Vacation68508102095
May 3, 2025
Was a great experience for a 1st timer 🫶🏽 I just loved it and will probably do it again 😂 the rush was good - Loved it was a highlight for our weekend getaway 🥰 will definitely be back with my big kids this time 🙏🏾 our driver was lit 🥳
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Coastal13214578029
Apr 25, 2025
Showing NZ dollars and charging US dollar while payment. - You are showing lowest price than direct booking but when its comes payment, you are charging US dollars so i had to pay around 6 dollars converting change and us dollars convertable nz dollars, total extra NZ dollars than the direct booking price. This really cheating. I have lost 30 NZ by booking with your site.
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Compass34098819174
Jan 19, 2025
Fun for the family - Had a great time with my 6 and 8 years old, was super easy and the guide was excellent and taught us a wee bit of local history.
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Adventure468535
Jan 15, 2025
Great way to spend an hour. - Really good trip at a reasonable price. The staff were very friendly and the driver entertaining and professional. Scenery was beautiful and the boat ride thrilling.
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Camper64331020910
Jan 14, 2025
Trip Highlight - Amazing experience, really fun and enjoyable. Also very informative with some good info about the area. Will was a great host and it was the highlight of our time on Rotorua for most of our family. Would definitely recommend!
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Cheyenna_h
Jan 5, 2025
Family - Fun for our 1st time kids Also love it thankyou katoa jet boats for this experience would recommend it to family x
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Meander41566138085
Feb 7, 2025
Fun but only 30mins - Good fun and glad we got the 11am special for $85, it's only 30mins and about 5mins is the safety talk. Good fun if you haven't done it before. Hosts are great.
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From $64
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).