Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo
Overview
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30 minutes
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Hold on tight on an exciting 30-minute jet-boat ride on the Waikato River! Spinning and speeding your way to Huka Falls, New Zealand’s most spectacular falls, see the country’s beauty rapidly unfold as you zip past rugged cliffs and native bush.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The Huka Falls is regarded as one of New Zealand's most spectacular and most visited natural attractions. Experience 30 minutes of awesome jet boating on the Waikato River and enjoy exclusive views of the majestic Huka Falls from the base of the falls.
What‘s Included
Expertly driven jet boat experience from your local jet boat driver guide
Informative commentary from your driver-guide
Exclusive jet boat access to the base of Huka Falls
30-minute jet boat ride on the Waikato River
Life jackets and safety briefing
Best eye-water level viewing of Huka Falls
Food and drinks
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Options
Hukafalls Jetboat - no pick up
Reviews
672 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Exhilarating
Cosmopolitan826648,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best valentine day so far good staff great price and awesome fun loved it will do it again
What a ride!!
Lynne A,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was even more fun than I expected! Our driver Ricky was amazing. She was a skilled pro in maneuvering the boat and checked in with the group often, making sure everyone was comfortable. Definitely have eyewear and bring a change of clothes if you're going somewhere afterwards. Five stars 🤩 what a great way to see the river and Huka Falls!
Great experience
637marissar,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing! Super fun!! Super fast. The falls were beautiful. Driver was so excellent.
Top Event
Wilko C,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great trip across the river and to the Huka falls. And with the jetboat beautiful 360 made
Exhilarating
M6567ASpatricias,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, exhilarating ride Would do it again!
Great fun, plenty of...
Sharon L,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great fun, plenty of thrills & spills, informative driver, huka falls & the team didn’t disappoint!!
amazing
oliverwZ2388IY,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00amazing really fun and I got splashed loads. I felt like I was going to fall of. The best best best thing was the place were you go next to hukafalls and you an wave at people. Also very loud.
Great experience
Gillian C,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great staff especially the driver who made sure everyone was enjoying the trip. Good fun and got right up to the falls. Loved the spins and saw the river and falls from a different angle.
Thrilling and memorable
Scenic20146867103,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Definitely a highlight of our family holiday so far! Our driver Scotty was awesome and gave us all some thrilling turns and laughs as well. Going up close to the falls was spectacular and the colours in the water were just beautiful. Highly recommend!
absolutely frntastic
joseev987,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best experience, would recommend it to anyone visiting New Zealand especially Taupo. Everything runs on time. However some of the staff at the desk, girls, could do with some training on customer service and not be so snappy and sharp.
From NZ$152.83
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