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
653 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
Great fun
Trail46380508197,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our families experience was really positive. Even my risk averse 6yr old loved it. Everyone throughout the whole experience was very helpful, humorous and professional. And our driver Caleb did a fab job on his first day 😉. Would definitely do this again.
Just do it ✔️
AMY C,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and the driver was top tier, he had all the jokes.... Highly recommend!
Exhilerating, fun Experience
Adventure57561478326,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took the Huka Jet ride on a Sunday morning. We were Kiwi 4 adults and 1 child (6yrs). The service was great in all aspects. Life jackets are in good condition. Our driver, Arthur, was great. He was informative, fun and professional. We had a great time, lots of thrills and laughter. The trip took between 30 and 45 minutes. We highly recommend this activity. Good value.
Super fun and trip advisor gave a good deal
Rajni V,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The ride was amazing . Caleb was our jet boat did a super drive. He ensured all felt comfortable and safe and enjoyed thoroughly
A must do in Taupo!
U8752EIdanielw,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing trip, always fully booked and for good reason. Our jet boat was Captain’d by Ricky and she was amazing. Knowledgeable about the falls themselves (which you get a great view of!) and a hell of a driver! White knuckle stuff. Only bad point was that you couldn’t get straight back on the hair for round two! Which goes to show how popular this attraction is and for good reason. A must do in Taupo!!
Unbelievable experience
311hassm,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome as always. Been five times and never disappointed. Incredible driver skills. Will go againand the reduced pricefor an additional ride is so cheap.
Really enjoyed.Adrenaline rush.
Trail364276,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing Huka Falls jet ride. My wife and I loved the adrenaline turns. Jet boat skipper explained everything well”””””
On point to talk about the history and entertainment
Cruiser57120059702,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was wicked experience mean alright huka falls jet it was on point from the get go and staff was on point and ensuring things ran smoothly and took good care of our belongings but in over all awesome 👌
Huka jet
suzannewL6509ZC,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was so much fun!! I was so incredibly nervous but it was great!! The driver so so good too!! There was a couple of young people who were scared so he took the back to the jetty and we set off again!! The driver checked in on us to make sure we were all ok!! I need to go again!!!
From NZ$152.83
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