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‘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
584 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing fun and experience amazing staff
Nat K,
Oct 13, 2025
- 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
Fun, Fun and Fun
Peter H,
Oct 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was so much fun!! The thrill, the speed and great scenery - the Huka Falls were spectacular and our driver was great fun, knowledgable and highly skilled. The whole operation was well run. A Great Experience !!
Experience
Anmol G,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Awesome experience, the host "Arthur " was just incredible 👌👌 Explained everything about Huka Falls and Taupo
Thrilling
Shirin G,
Sep 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Realllly thrilling and fun! Our family loved it a lot! Fun experience for my partner and I as well!!
Great fun!
STEVEN G,
Aug 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Really enjoyed this activity. Great friendly staff and then the ride was full of thrills and local information. But best of all was the trip to and manouvres in the Huka Falls. Just brilliant!
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