Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride from Taupo
4.8
Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride from Taupo
By Hukafalls Jet
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Ages 5-99, max of 14 per group
Duration: 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Huka Falls jet boat ride on the Waikato River
- Speed up to New Zealand’s most spectacular falls
- Learn about the scenery with live commentary on board
- 30-minute jet boat ride on the Waikato River
- New Zealand's Goods and Services Tax (GST)
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Start:
- 200 Karetoto Road, Waikato 3384, New ZealandIf you are self-driving then make sure to check in at Hukafalls Jet no later than 10mins prior to scheduled departure time
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3064TAO_HUKA- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Warm clothing including jackets, hats and gloves is recommended in cooler winter months.
- Life jackets are provided and must be worn
- The boat has heated handrails and spray jackets are provided in 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
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 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: 3064TAO_HUKA
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Lian Tiong G
Subang Jaya, Malaysia4,666 contributions
Nine of us family members from little kid 3+ yo grandchild to 75 yo grandpa took the dare-devil speed jet boat ride. High speed, swirling and making 360 degree sharp turn, not once, but a few times, alternating left and right turns. Speeding into the rapid water fall and negotiating cornering the jet was masterly executed to create another high scream. Our little grandkid and all of us enjoyed it. Very professinally done and trmendous excitment and screaming if course.
Written December 26, 2024
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rbthodge
Whitby, Canada1,691 contributions
Mar 2023
This was an exciting thrill ride on the river to the falls. The boat flies across the water barely missing the river banks, rocks and other obstacles doing wild 360 degree spins. You make several passes right where the falls plunge into the river. Great explanations from the driver of the sites where you stop for a few minutes on the trip. Other than the spins, the boat is very stable - you won't get seasick or tossed from the boat, but you will get a little wet (not soaking wet - more your head and seat). Combine this activity with a morning cruise to the Maori rock carvings for a great savings and a fun day (see Maori rock carving & Jet Boat combo).
Written March 22, 2023
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WorldTravla7
Cairns, Australia8,627 contributions
I loved every second of this 30 minute jet boat ride up and down the beautiful blue Waikato River. Arthur was a top pilot & guide (I sat up the front with him and held on tight!) and we got up to some decent speeds on the water (it sure got my adrenaline pumping). We did at least 10 x 360 spins which were epic & got everyone screaming (the perfect fun to fear ratio!). There was some commentary on the way covering landmarks along the river (you go up to Aratiatia dam) & the ride culminated in a trip to the base of Huka Falls where we got right up into all the foam & whitewash. We saw some native tui birds in the trees as well. It was a chilly day in Taupo and my face was freezing by the end but I wouldn’t change a thing (all part of the NZ experience). Thanks to the team for a great edge of your seat jet boat ride!
P.s. charging for the photos was milking it - for the price paid ($139) 1 or 2 photos could have been made available on the Facebook page for the riders.
P.s. charging for the photos was milking it - for the price paid ($139) 1 or 2 photos could have been made available on the Facebook page for the riders.
Written October 6, 2022
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Ange717
York, UK231 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
Brilliant jet boat ride with an entertaining driver. Interesting facts and loads of scream inducing spins and twists. Right up to the falls and waving to everyone watching from above was a real thrill. Expect to get wet. Wildlife along the river banks to see as you hurtle along the edges. Very skilled driver, can't imagine he gets bored of doing his job each day but it is a responsibility and it does mention how many hours of training they have to have -so you do feel safe. A treat but recommended. A 30 minute ride which is much better than you get in Queenstown and many more spins for the price! (Just saying) Similar boat set out on the grass nearby for photos. They do take some of you , as a couple and also as a group on board ,which are the usual prices but nice to have if you actually don't have white knuckles and a screwed up face. Fabulous, loved it! Think our hunky guy was Arthur.
Written December 17, 2024
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Audrey M
3 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Thanks so much to the beautiful team of Huka Falls Jet Boat. It was an amazing experience with a wonderful and caring driver. Lylli was so informative and professional in her approach to dealing with nervous customers reassuring them. I would also commend Lani on her professionalism and friendliness. These two ladies made the whole experience wonderful and I would recommend anyone looking for an adrenaline filled experience, go and do the Huka Falls Jet Boat ride you will not be disappointed. Cheers 🤗
Audrey Mulligan
Audrey Mulligan
Written April 12, 2024
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Mrrash22
Swindon, UK41 contributions
Adrenaline rush experience
360 - donut turns - Awesome ride!
Laughs excitement & amazing scenery
Steve our driver was informative of the falls and surroundings great 360 turns - exciting - exhilarating- brilliant ride - don’t bother with the gentle cruise😊
Staff were helpful adjusting our booking
Expect to get wet.
360 - donut turns - Awesome ride!
Laughs excitement & amazing scenery
Steve our driver was informative of the falls and surroundings great 360 turns - exciting - exhilarating- brilliant ride - don’t bother with the gentle cruise😊
Staff were helpful adjusting our booking
Expect to get wet.
Written January 21, 2025
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whitey7
surrey229 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Visited on a beautiful sunny day in Oct 2023.
This is a must do. To see the falls up very close and pass by them within inches, then you have to do this ride.
Our driver for the day was excellent. He was very skilled and really pushed the limits but at no time did it ever feel unsafe. He was incredibly knowledgeable and stopped at the dam at the end to explain about hydro power and how they filmed the barrel scene in the Hobbit there. At the other end he stopped at the falls, making for some really stunning photos.
Apologies but I forgot his name but the date was the 20/10/23 (afternoon) so please look back at rosters and thank him for us. He even took the time after the ride to provide ourselves and another couple with two maps to show where the best Bungee spots were. A real asset to your business.
There are numerous Jet boat rides around the island and this was the first we found. Doing it on Huka? It fulfilled the experience we needed and so we never felt the need to try another. We'd love to revisit again one day. Thank you.
This is a must do. To see the falls up very close and pass by them within inches, then you have to do this ride.
Our driver for the day was excellent. He was very skilled and really pushed the limits but at no time did it ever feel unsafe. He was incredibly knowledgeable and stopped at the dam at the end to explain about hydro power and how they filmed the barrel scene in the Hobbit there. At the other end he stopped at the falls, making for some really stunning photos.
Apologies but I forgot his name but the date was the 20/10/23 (afternoon) so please look back at rosters and thank him for us. He even took the time after the ride to provide ourselves and another couple with two maps to show where the best Bungee spots were. A real asset to your business.
There are numerous Jet boat rides around the island and this was the first we found. Doing it on Huka? It fulfilled the experience we needed and so we never felt the need to try another. We'd love to revisit again one day. Thank you.
Written November 11, 2023
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Sue B
Sheffield, UK283 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
We really enjoyed our jet boat trip. Arthur was a brilliant pilot, spinning the boat 360⁰ lots of times and giving us all an exhilarating ride. He was also very professional & we felt safe in his hands. His informative commentary was excellent! The trip is expensive but worth it. I agree with other comments that digital photos could be included at this price. Highly recommended 👍
Written November 11, 2022
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Milly H
4 contributions
Jan 2025 • Family
Such an exciting trip. I went with my three youngest daughters who were all nervous but we all absolutely loved it! It was thrilling, the scenery was great and the pilot of the boat, Ricky, was great. She was really funny and kept us entertained, as well as giving us some amazing facts about the Huka Falls. We got thoroughly soaked which added to the experience!
Written January 25, 2025
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Alison T
staffordshire52 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
What a fantastic experience, we were taken out by Arthur who really knew how to give us a thrilling ride with 360o turns , weaving down the river towards the falls. Chopper took over & took us to the falls, WOW we got so close to the falls taking amazing photos & videos and then proceeded back again doing thrilling 360 turns. The whole experience was absolutely amazing the team were informative & gave the best experience, only wish we could do it again. Thank you to everyone especially Arthur, Chopper & Rakai x
Written March 9, 2024
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This sounds like an awesome thing to do! Just wondering if it's suitable for my husband and I as we are in our 60's?
Thanks
Written July 5, 2021
Yes I would say so. I am 57 with a knee problem and had no issue. So long as you can have a good grip to hold the bar in front of you in the boat for the spins you will be fine.
Written July 6, 2021
Yes there is behind reception
Written December 30, 2019
Hello,
Just following up on some of your reviews. Two questions:
Is it possible a group of 3 gets cancelled if there’s not a 4th?
And does the boat driver ever kill or scare any wildlife when avoidable?
Thank you
Written November 15, 2019
ホテルへのピックアップを希望していません 直接ジェットボートの乗り場へ行くことは可能でしょうか 可能な場合 ホテル名にどのように入力すれば良いでしょうか お教えください
Written August 6, 2019
ホテルへのピックアップを希望していません 直接ジェットボートの乗り場へ行くことは可能でしょうか 可能な場合 ホテル名にどのように入力すれば良いでしょうか お教えください
Written August 6, 2019
What hotels do you pickup from?
Written June 24, 2018
Sorry, I can't help. We were customers and drove to the Jet Boats. Really great fun!
Written June 24, 2018
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