Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride from Taupo

282 Reviews

Waikato, New Zealand

From $75.11

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Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn more

Safety measures

30 minutes (Approx.)

Mobile ticket

Offered in: English

Good for avoiding crowds

Overview

Spin and speed your way to Huka Falls during a thrilling jetboat ride on the Waikato River. Hold on tight as you zip over the crystal-clear waters past rugged cliffs and native bush on New Zealand's longest river. Feel the power of the thundering waterfall up close as it blasts into the turbulent pool. Round-trip transport is included from hotels in Taupo.

Jetboat ride on Waikato River
Awesome thrill ride with trick turns and power brakes
Amazing scenery along the river, including spectacular Huka Falls
Complimentary pickup and drop off from Taupo

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What's Included

30-minute jet boat ride on the Waikato River

Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

New Zealand's Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Food and drinks

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Departure & Return

Departure Point

200 Karetoto Road, Waikato 3384, New Zealand

If you are self-driving then make sure to check in at Hukafalls Jet no later than 10mins prior to scheduled departure time

Return Details

Returns to original departure point

What To Expect

Get ready to experience the ride of your life during a Waikato River jetboat ride. After pickup from your Taupo hotel, it’s a quick drive to the shores of New Zealand's longest river, which drains Lake Taupo.

Your adrenaline-pumping adventure takes you to the mighty Huka Falls, considered the country’s most visited and photographed natural attraction. Get a dramatic front-row view of the 36-foot-high (11-meter) waterfalls as they thunder through the ravine with incredible force.

Listen to entertaining and informative commentary during your ride, complete with 360-degree spins past cliff faces and native forest. Your white-water adventure ends with hotel drop-off in Taupo.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
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
Not wheelchair accessible
COVID-19 procedures: All travellers will need to sign in upon arrival for contact tracing, Social distancing will be enforced, You will be given facemasks, gloves and a buff to be disposed of in provided bins at the end of the trip, You will be required to use hand sanitser at check-in, at the beach unit and upon your return. Any high-touch areas will be cleaned and disinfected daily.
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
OPERATED BY Hukafalls Jet

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Learn more about cancellations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride from Taupo?

A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:

Face masks provided for travelers

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What is the policy on sanitization during Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride from Taupo?

A:The policies on sanitization are:

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

See all safety measures taken by Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride from Taupo.

What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride from Taupo?

A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

See all safety measures taken by Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride from Taupo.

Traveler Photos

Traveler Tips

"Sit in the back if you don‘t mind getting wet 😊" See review

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It was an awesome trip.

Miliana_D

, Jan 2022

The view of the waterfall was amazing and also when we have to do a 360° turn while Travelling was more fun and we enjoyed it.

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Thrilled

Niwa_J

, Jan 2022

Our driver was so funny, and we had such a thrilling ride. Need to hold on tight though and make sure children sit between you. Beautiful scenery and worth the cost.

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Must do

Destiny_T

, Jan 2022

if you are looking for an adventure and a tad thrill of a joy ride this is youre place!!! Get ready to hold on.

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Stunning view

Gena_M

, Jan 2022

As soon as you get to hukafalls water fall and the closer you get to it is just stunning it's just a sight you will never forgot and the most beautiful colours ever. Just beautiful and fun experience ever

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Awesome family experience

Vanita_H

, Dec 2021

This was such an awesome experience for all of us. So much so we wanted to do it again. Highly recommended.

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Fricken awesome!

Doug_T

, Oct 2021

Awesome experience! Wickedly fun and all staff were bubbly and fantastic. We got the best views of the Huka Falls ever!

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Worth the ticket and more

Debra_M

, Apr 2021

Clear and precise instructions follow these then enjoy exhilarating fun and exciting experience do it again and again

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Close up Huka Falls expereince

Margaret

, Feb 2020

Great fun. Elliott gave us a fabulous jet boat experience with close up view of the falls, information about the area and thrilling speed and spins along the river.

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Enjoyed it

Iris_NZ

, Feb 2020

Fun, fun, fun - and amazing views. Loved the 360 degree spins. Great to get to see the Huka Falls from a different perspective. Sit in the back if you don‘t mind getting wet 😊

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Great fun

Maxine_F

, Feb 2020

This was a great experience and I would certainly do it again. Seeing the falls that close was fabulous.

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