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Katoa Jet Boat & Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools
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Katoa Jet Boat & Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools

By Katoa Jet
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Ages 2-99, max of 50 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket


  • Professional driver/guide
  • Entry to Hot Pools
  • Photos (available to purchase)
  • Lifejacket
  • Spray jacket (optional)


Start:
  • Lakefront Drive, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
    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
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5303P4

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • A minimum of 6 people per trip is required
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5303P4

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    $98.76
    per adult
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    • Katoa Jet
      549
      Rotorua, New Zealand
      Joined in September 2009
    • Pommymarauder
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Work Christmas Function
      Had a great time out on the lake with the team from Katoa. Came for our Christmas function and they were very accomodating and very professional but also fun. Bex was a great driver (even if we did get a tad soaked) and had some great information about the local history and culture. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to try some local thrills
      Written November 24, 2024
    • Traveler51570315101
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Exciting
      Mike had us having fun I enjoyed our ride on the jet boat it gave us excitement and enjoyable time thank you for taking us on a spin
      Written November 1, 2024
    • S6976OErachaell
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Celebrating our 50th with great adventures
      We had an amazing time out on the lake front followered by a beautiful soak at Polynesian Spa. The team at Katoa Jet Boat are amazing safe drivers, friendly, helpful and enriched in beautiful history of the land and beautiful scenic views that surround lake Rotorua. What a beautiful special way to celebrate a double 50th with my beautiful waihine toa twin. I totally recommend this adventure🥰
      Written October 19, 2024
    • 691jillianl
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      What an excitement
      This was such an amazing ride for myself and my twin. We did this for our 50th, thank you so much to our guide. I'm so sorry I forgot his name, as we have done a lot o stuff in Rotorua this week. He was very knowledgeable about the lake and told us stuff that even I didn't know which was really cool. Very friendly team. Ngà mihi
      Written October 19, 2024
    • portiacousins
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Of our 6 week trip this was one of our best experiences!
      We absolutely loved this tour! Our Captain Bex was great fun, full of knowledge and a fantastic driver. The 360 degree turns are really good fun and we learned a lot about the history of Lake Rotorua along the way. All of the Team were so friendly and the tour was very good value. The photo package was a good buy too! Of our 6 week trip this was one of our best experiences so thank you.
      Written March 21, 2024
    • debt379
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Brilliant jet boat trip with Katoa Jet (Rotorua) to Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools
      Excellent trip with Katoa Jet to the Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools - fabulous scenery, very informative, professional driver & excellent service from both the Jet boat company & at the Hot Pools. Very relaxing & very highly recommended!!
      Written February 15, 2024
    • nazdean
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Adventure
      This has to be the most spontaneous thing i have done . Twice i have been on this an both times its been exhilarating experience. Friendly staff . Our tour guide was Apollo an trust me this dude is awesome . His sense of humor an vast knowledge makes it perfect . Thank you Apollo n the team for this beautiful experience . See yah soon ♥️♥️♥️
      Written January 13, 2024
    • LilChicken1979
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great trip for the family
      Absolutely loved it! Was a great thrill ride for all ages - didn’t get knocked about as I was expecting to and was wonderfully refreshing on such a hot day. Also received a bit of local history at various spots which was another nice touch. We all wanted to go back on as soon as it finished. Would highly recommend, thanks team!
      Written January 11, 2024
    • charleslJ2901IW
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing experience
      Amazing activity kids loved it and so did the adult’s. Our guide was excellent and you could tell he was passionate about his job. Part exhilarating and past history of the lake would 100% recommend.
      Written December 28, 2023
    • X4328IHmercym
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      10/10 best experience ever!!
      Best activity out in rotorua views were great the lady who was driving the boat was great overall everything was amazing would defs do it again
      Written November 6, 2023
    • Finnc897
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Thrill seeker
      Fantastic crew of people offering a very exciting and professional service. Great way to spend some of your day in Rotorua. Entertaining drivers and FAST boats!
      Written September 2, 2023
    • Wazzarob
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Giddy Up
      A great trip and swim. Thank you Will and his staff . Had a great afternoon spinning and swimming lol, and would do it again. Thanks Will
      Written August 13, 2023
    • KSGIL
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highly recommend
      Wonderful ride and worthy. Kids loved this ride. Must go on ride. He explained very well about rotorua.
      Written May 14, 2023
    • Lawzie1
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great activity!
      We all really enjoyed the entire trip our guide was great really funny and interactive and the spins were pretty awesome, would definitely recommend going! Our toddler wasn't too sure about the speeding and spins but enjoyed looking out at the sights and we all felt very safe on board.
      Written April 29, 2023
    • Liza B
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience
      Fabulous experience. Our guide Will was funny and engaging while showing us the main historical sites around the lake and thrilling us with spins in the boat.
      Written December 4, 2022
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    Claire L
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2021 • Family
    Fantastic experience. Kelvin was an excellent, knowledgeable guide. Catered our ride for our wee family. Highly recommend.
    Written October 2, 2021
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Kia ora Claire, thank you for taking the time to leave us and Kelvin a review! We are glad that you enjoyed your trip with Katoa and hope to see you again :)
    Written November 3, 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Tom J
    Tulsa, OK7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2018
    We took this tour as a part of our Royal Caribbean cruise. The guides were very knowledgeable and funny. The boat was a blast. My wife and daughter had a great time even though my wife's hand prints are probably permanently crimped into the boats handrail.
    Written December 13, 2018
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    Hi KirkJ108 Thanks for an awesome review. I'm sure her hand prints will buff right out! ;)
    Written March 27, 2019
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Cr1183
    30 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2018 • Solo
    It's not cheap but I'd still recommend this. Staff were all excellent and everything is well run and organised. The hot springs are gorgeous but I'd hate to be there if it was busy (the area is quite small). Great way to see the area.
    Written August 16, 2018
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Hi there, Thank you for your review. We to think the Manupirua Hot pools in Lake Rotoiti are quite special. Also you can only get there by boat so no roads here. Our price of 125.00 does include the entry to the pools. So 90 minutes of jet boating as well as the soak in the natural pools. Some people say we are to cheap :) but we try and keep our prices down so that we are affordable for all. I really thank you for taking the time to review. cheers Fiona
    Written August 18, 2018
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    isobelmason
    Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2017 • Family
    Will was a great tour leader and his knowledge of the area, sense of humour and ability to interact with all ages made this a truly wonderful experience . Exciting, interesting and relaxing. The slide into the lake is a 'must do '
    Written November 13, 2017
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    So you did the Manupirua Hot Pools. That is an amazing product. To find these hidden pools , they are a real gem indeed. Ah and yes Will is pretty awesome . I will pass this on to him. he will be stoked and thanks for taking the time to review. cheers Fiona
    Written November 15, 2017
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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