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
656 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Serious Warning: Blatantly Misleading Currency Practices
adambG6952QQ,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I was charged in USD without any clear, upfront disclosure during the booking process. At no point before confirming payment was it clearly or prominently stated that the charge would be processed in USD rather than the local currency. I only learned this after the transaction was completed, when the charge appeared on my card. What makes this especially misleading is that the amount is advertised at a level very similar to the operator’s direct price, creating the clear impression of a legitimate, comparable deal. Only after payment did it become apparent that, due to the undisclosed USD charge, I had paid substantially more than the actual price. This has nothing to do with bank conversion fees—the issue is the inflated amount itself. After this experience, I strongly advise others to avoid booking through this platform and instead book directly with the operator, where pricing and currency are transparent and the same service can be obtained at a much lower cost. The experience itself was excellent — the issue here is entirely with TripAdvisor’s misleading pricing and billing practices.
Worth it!
M1341JRkatep,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience, absolutely worth it. Drivers are exceptionally skilled and we had a lot of fun!
Thrill ride!
Mark D,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If you are looking for a high thrills scenic view of Huka Falls this is your ticket! The close up view, the feeling of the rapids under the boat, topped with a high speed boat ride down the river! It was amazing. The guide was funny and engaging, we felt safe the entire time.
Wow!
GPaCalgary,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great experience! The jet boat drivers are very well trained, and know exactly how close they can approach the rocks at high speed while still keeping the riders safe. Make sure that you are prepared to get soaking wet during one of the numerous 360 degree turns that the boat takes. the stop at Huka Falls was absolutely beautiful.
Excellent boat ride
Cockneyrebel121,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hakafalls jet boat ride WOW what an experience loads of 360 turns absolutely brilliant make sure you go on a empty stomach. you get to see the falls right up close our driver stopped right next to the falls so you could take photos. Then off again doing 360 turns at speed 🙈 be prepared to get wet specially if you sit at the back.
Ultimately the best fun on water
807darrenp,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The ultimate fun and to see some beautiful scenery. If you want to know what it feels like to do a 360 turn and some close action in a jet boat with beautiful scenery this is the one to do.
Epic thrills and the water…OMG
501kirstyc,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow! What an experience - if you’re in the market some high energy thrills then these guys are your go to! It’s definitely a must do on the agenda when visiting Taupo. My 12yr old son was very skeptical but finished the trip and wanted to do it again and again! Go on - you won’t regret it!
Excellent experience very...
Pam P,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent experience very thrilling would recommend to all..amazing & good spinoff...thankyou everyone
Fast, furious and fun, we loved it.
Experience779479,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic experience, our captain Arthur was funny, informative and a real daredevil making for a highly entertaining time, we would definitely recommend this. Douglas&Irene Richmond
Absolute blast
F6887EFstephend,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible! Even exceeded my expectations. Its an absolute blast and must go when in taupo. The water is so brilliantly light blue and refreshing. Fabulous to the 10th power.
From NZ$152.83
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