Jet Boat Adventure: Waikato River to Huka Falls

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 - Huka Falls is considered one of New Zealand’s most breathtaking and frequently visited natural wonders. Enjoy a thrilling 30-minute jet boat ride on the Waikato River and take in the unique views of the magnificent Huka Falls from its base.
What's Included
  • 30-minute jet boat ride on the Waikato River
  • Exclusive jet boat access to the base of Huka Falls
  • Best eye-water level viewing of Huka Falls
  • Expertly driven jet boat experience
  • Informative commentary from your driver-guide
  • Life jackets and safety briefing
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information
  • Warm clothing including jackets, hats and gloves are recommended in cooler winter months.
  • Life jackets are provided and must be worn
  • The boat has heated handrails in the 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
Please 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.

Customer Ratings
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Magrbr
Sep 10, 2025
Friends experience while traveling NZ - The whole experience was great from start to finish. We loved the ride, especially our fantastic boat captain Scott - who was awesome. The jet road ride was so much fun that we could have easily done it again straight away. Great experience and thoroughly recommend doing it - the price is most definitely worth it.
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Shekhar67
Aug 30, 2025
Must Visit Place - Must visit place, amazing waterfall and what a view of white water. No tickets, clean and well maintained place. Every time you visit this place its always refreshing. Now good walk treks are also available.
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X2624ensallyp
Aug 24, 2025
Hukafalks jet boat fun - Fantastic fun experience would recommend to anyone ti was a fantastic tour leader however Steve was dissappointing. Arthur was great at reception however was a st kilda supporter which was also dissappointing great time had by all
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Happiness27058633775
Aug 20, 2025
Amazing Jet boat experience - Awesome experience. Thoroughly enjoyed it. T was a great driver and also a legend tour guide. We were blown away. Thanks Huka Jet
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Steven_g
Aug 14, 2025
Great fun! - Really enjoyed this activity. Great friendly staff and then the ride was full of thrills and local information. But best of all was the trip to and manouvres in the Huka Falls. Just brilliant!
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Symone_c
Aug 2, 2025
Wedding Anniversary Travellers - This is an amazing thrill ride, fast & furious lol, hubby and I have been on this jet boat a couple times now and it NEVER disappoints! Thoroughly enjoyed it. Last time we went on it, they gave big blue jackets to keep you semi dry, this time round things have changed and they only give you a life jacket, so make sure to have some wet weather gear, a beanie and gloves however, in the summer time, who cares 😁PS: Expect to get wet....oh and if you have a weak tummy, this is probably not the ride for you😁
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Navigate19162377517
Jul 29, 2025
Exciting , fun and awesome - Thank you Ricki for being so awesome . The kids and I had such a great time . Highly recommend. Great activity even on a cloudy rainy day- you will get wet anyway 
 ha ha . Fabulous
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Nicole_p
Jul 14, 2025
Easy check-in... - Easy check-in process,staff very welcoming and friendly. Had a great experience. The driver was very experienced
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Th_nht601
Sep 11, 2025
Huka falls was so beautiful - It was very thrilling, adventurous, a little dangerous. Huka falls was marvellous. I like the trip. Hope to have more activities on the boat
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Ajaxamsterdam2015
Jul 13, 2025
Great fun, great ride, shame about the non stop rain! - Went for a ride here just before they closed (at 1600), after having a late lunch (of prawns!) in a nearby restaurant at the same complex. It was a rainy day- there was no question or concerns about getting wet at all that day! They were very friendly, not pushy, and patiently showed us the gear (a bright orange life vest) to wear in preparation for the ride ahead. Being not a very brave person, I was a bit nervous before stepping out onto the ride at first. The driver was very friendly, cheerful, kept making us laugh, and gave us plenty of warning (via a hand gesture) before he did a 360 degrees (or even more sometimes!) turn. I got used to it after a few of those turns, and started to be less scared and enjoyed it a bit more. The entire ride lasted for around 30 minutes, and it was POURING with rain throughout. Even though I was thoroughly drenched afterwards, I was still glad to have gone for the ride- and even purchased a water bottle from their mini souvenir store to remind myself of those 30 minutes that afternoon!
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From $89
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).