Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo
Overview
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30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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‘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)
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.
Options
Hukafalls Jetboat - no pick up
Reviews
592 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Way better than expected
Charlotte P,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Expected to go into this thinking ‘that was fun’, hell no, it was epic. Such fun and a highlight and we did all the classics in Rotorua: zorbing, white water rafting, kiwi hatchery and a few geysers
Expensive adrenaline hit!
BelindaH447,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00While expensive, this is a must! Scott, the driver, is an enormous character with a great sense of humour. The trip is greatest of fun with spins and turns and getting close up to the immense Huka Falls is amazing.
Great fun
Lynn B,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The jet boat was a lot of fun. Very exhilarating, lots of spins and very wet! Don't sit behind the driver if you want to stay dry.
Fantastic Thrill
Ange M,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This activity is a must for thrill seekers, prepare to get a little wet and have a great time. Timing is on point, take your own pictures but hang on tight.
AMAZING! AMAZING! AMAZING!
NathanL796,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00AMAZING! AMAZING! AMAZING! Best jet boat ride ever, and we've been on many. Our captain, Arthur was a truly incredible driver, lots of 360s, high speeds and awesome turns through the trees and near the rock walls, sensational experience at the face the falls too Don't miss this if come to NZ!!
It was a gift for my dad...
Andy S,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a gift for my dad and nephew and they loved it. They can't wait to do it again, thank you team
Fab experience but book directly through the company for best price
Trail55852818197,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a fun and exhilarating experience to do with a large family. The driver was fantastic with lots of info and humour. However I would encourage people to book directly through the company rather than trip advisor who charged us in USD but did not advertise this when booking. Trying to contact anyone within Trip Advisor to discuss this is so difficult.
Great fun! Plan on...
CHARLES I,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great fun! Plan on getting wet! Our guide gave us facts about the river flow and where the name came from. We left happy and wet!
Taupō Huka falls
jennycA6768QJ,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Huka Falls Jet ride was fantastic, the captain( for want of a better word) was very entertaining, capable and informative. Definitely a must in Taupō, so glad we decided to do it.
Amazing fun and experience amazing staff
Nat K,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Best experience ever but be prepared to get wet and enjoy the thrill amazing and staff so lovely and the boat drivers have amazing skills
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