Katoa Jet Boat tour on Lake Rotorua
Overview
30 minutes
Mobile ticket
FEEL THE EXCITEMENT AND EXHILARATION ON LAKE ROTORUA WITH KATOA JET
Experience the white-knuckle rush of a 30 minute jet boat tour on Lake Rotorua. Feel the rush and power as our V8 engine boats push you through the water, reaching speeds up to 85km/hr.
Visit iconic landmarks including Kawaha Point, the Sacred Mokoia Island and Sulphur Bay, while discovering the history of the area. This is a very unique experience that won't disappoint. Suitable for all ages . Come and have fun with all the family or friends.Groups are welcome . We can carry 50 people at once with our 3 boats . We supply spray jackets if required and life jackets are mandatory. So come and give us a go. This is not to be missed when you visit Rotorua.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 4 people per booking is required (please call 073437600 if you do not meet this requirement but would like to book)
Not available for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with back/neck injuries
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
We will take you on our 30 min Jet Boat tour, where our V8 engines blast you over the water up to 85 km/h, and our experienced drivers throw the boats into 360° spins. Visiting iconic landmarks around Lake Rotorua and learning the history of the area.
What‘s Included
Live commentary
Life jacket
Driver/guide
Spray jacket (optional)
Photos (available to purchase)
Options
Katoa Jet Boat tour on Lake Rotorua
Reviews
116 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
1000/10 love it
TekuamaJames,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience Our instructor Will is funny and enjoyable the entire ride. Love the history and culture around the lake too. Would do it again 👍 for first timers we had a blast!
Really nice place, I enjoyed it
javiersP5492EY,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice place and a good experience overall. I enjoyed my time here eith my friends and would recommend it.
Definitely do this
730janem,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an exhilarating and interesting thing to do in Rotorua for 30minutes, well worth it. We did the 3pm jet boat ride which was a little cheaper, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. I am not a big one for fair-ground rides but the speed and refreshing spray from the lake was wonderful, and don't be fooled by a little spray, you do occasionally get a soaking too, so leave your wallet, bags and phone at home unless you don't mind it getting wet.
Fun and informative
glendX9821BZ,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This was really fun and our driver was very informative on local history and explained it in an entertaining way. Do wish we got a few more 360/doughnuts on the ride.
Excellent
jomitj2026,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome and worth for money. Good information given by the team and excellent service. Easy to access for city. Overall great experience.
Worth it
54mehulb,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience.. Its fun activity with family. The best part is You can seat with your young ones as well. Worth to do this.
Family fun
Ainslie B,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Mike was very knowledgeable about the area and showed us the lake from different vantage points while dropping in a few fun spins
Fun and informative jet...
Heather S,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun and informative jet boat ride. Felt very safe with Bex our driver. Her 360’s got a few squeals. Our group was aged from 12 to 70 and all had fun
Need training from Te Arawa for better work stories.
Getaway43271000436,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Technically and oprationally adequate, good H&S briefing on board. But OMG! Your staff need training from Te Arawa. Your retelling of history is appalling. And pronunciation of Māori is offensive. For a tourism operation do better for the visitors, but do better for the people of Te Arawa.
The staff were incredibly...
Yalan C,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The staff were incredibly friendly, the location was very convenient, and I highly, highly recommend this place.
From NZ$109.00
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