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
698 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Such a cool way to see...
Angela M,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a cool way to see Huka Falls! The ride was fun and exciting. The driver kept it suspenseful getting close to nature and spinning. Would do it again!
Such an adrenaline rush!
Passenger36546241002,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an adrenaline rush, loved the ride, will definitely be back for another spin. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the Huka falls are breathtakingly beautiful!
A must do in Taupo.
Explorer59184034099,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an awesome experience! A blast from start to finish..would highly recommend this to be in your top 5 things to do in taupo...
Incredible experience
Filip V,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible experience, great driver, highly recommend
Best and most thrilling way to see the falls
Neil R,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great fun - our driver (apologies, I don’t remember his name) was fantastic and made the ride as thrilling as possible despite the relatively short stretch of river used for the tour. Plenty of spins and near-misses to keep the pulse rate up (and get us wet!) and the view of the falls from below was worth trip on it’s own. A must-do in Taupo
A great thrill ride
Fran H,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Book ahead as this is a popular activity. Prepare to have fun, get a bit/lot wet, and laugh a lot. If you're prone to feeling squeamish/sea sick - be prepared as a couple on our ride felt that way. This is a great thrill while visiting the magnificent Huka Falls from the best vantage point. Our tour guide/pilot expertly navigated and thrilled his passengers - haven't laughed so much in years. Great fun and highly recommended.
Unforgettable experience
Shraddha G,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an amazing experience. We had a young kid with us who was a bit scared, staff made sure they made her comfortable. Kid came out super happy after the experience, which was a massive win.
Exhilarating ride! We had so much fun. We had the only female driver who was brilliant and knows how to handle that boat.
xanthe M,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So much fun Great experience on the lake.
Super fun and enjoyable whilst also very safe
Gmamandy,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is one of the best things you will see and do in the North Island. Lovely staff, knowledgeable capable guide, and the most Amazing, beautiful waterfall with so much water!!
Must do experience in Taupō
394darrenh,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Whilst holidaying in Taupō for a couple of days with my family I wanted something that they would remember. This was it. From their friendly funny staff to easy booking and car parking the whole experience was awesome. Sensational scenery, wild spins and up close experiences made the whole trip the best thing to do in Taupō.
From NZ$152.83
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