Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo
Overview
Available languages
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 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
685 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent experience
KATHY W,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely a must to do, if you don't mind getting wet. Driver highly experienced and skilled felt very safe
Great Fun Ride
319colind,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A thoroughly enjoyable trip on the jet boat, we are over 70 and glad we did the ride. A must for the younger generation especially the children.
Roaring Huka
Mukesh M,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great ride with an expert boatsman. Enjoyed the true power of nature. Awed at the boat design which is keeping us afloat.
Huka Jet Experience
elainesT3108EE,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A Taupō must do! Thrilling, fun, you will get wet!
Exhilarating !
Peter E,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an exhilarating. ( and wet ) experience. Not for the faint hearted but a lot of fun
Exhilarating
Ross0302,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exhilarating trip at what seemed like light speed through the river to the Haka Falls, very much fun and educational as we had commentary on the way
Very exhilarating- loved the speed!
angelan236,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience to be propelled down the river at such speed & accuracy! Felt really safe & loved the 360 rotations and getting absolutely soaked Ona sunny day. Thank you Caleb!
Best Jet boat ride with fab driver Scotty!!
Paulette T,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We absolutely loved this adventure, would highly recommend doing it. Scotty, you are da BEST jet driver we've met, infact your the only one we've met. I was the most vocal, but it was worth it as I loved it. We enjoyed you sharing the story about the history of the falls and area, how the falls got its name, and then there was the awesome 360 spins, jumps, speeding through trees and hugging the rockfaces was such a buzz. We are definitely coming back for second round soon. Paulette and Jess xx
Great, but can’t download load photos as proof of my adventure.
clairedM5304WB,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Though a bit frightening at one stage, all together a big tuck on my To Do List in my 60’s. Disappointed with the photos, can’t download them, a loss of my money for these.
Amazing
Jonathan T,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Was amazing great staff and amazing ride 10/10 would absolutely go again views and adrenaline was great fun all round
From NZ$152.83
Want a private experience? Upgrade to a private tour
Related Experiences
Operated by Hukafalls Jet