Jet Boat Adventure: Waikato River to Huka Falls

Get ready for an exhilarating 30-minute jet-boat adventure on the Waikato River! Experience thrilling spins and high-speed action as you make your way to Huka Falls, New Zealand’s most stunning waterfall. Marvel at the breathtaking scenery, from rugged cliffs to native bush, as it swiftly passes by.

Duration: 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 200 Karetoto Road - Huka Falls is considered one of New Zealand’s most breathtaking and frequently visited natural wonders. Enjoy a thrilling 30-minute jet boat ride on the Waikato River and take in the unique views of the magnificent Huka Falls from its base.
What's Included
  • 30-minute jet boat ride on the Waikato River
  • Exclusive jet boat access to the base of Huka Falls
  • Best eye-water level viewing of Huka Falls
  • Expertly driven jet boat experience
  • Informative commentary from your driver-guide
  • Life jackets and safety briefing
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information
  • 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
Location
200 Karetoto Road
Karetoto Road
Please check-in at Hukafalls Jet no later than 10mins prior to scheduled departure time
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ivrisd2026
Apr 20, 2026
Must Do it 😉🫣 - Fantastic Experience from the minute you walk in the staff are very welcoming and friendly Our Boat Driver was very knowledgeable about our journey and absolutely fantastic on the boat Highly recommend I’m definitely doing it again 🫣
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Blair_i
Apr 18, 2026
Whanau day out - Best whanau day out! My kids enjoyed the jetboat with their Papa, unreal experience.The restaurant at prawn farm was epic, food was unbelievable.
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Nicolegc383el
Apr 17, 2026
Even in bad weather it was fun - The weather was not on our side as we were booked during the build up to the cyclone, but the staff were lovely and made the experience fun.
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Eripetes
Apr 15, 2026
Must do in Taupo! - We had such an awesome time on the jetboats! Caleb was a fantastic driver and getting up close and personal with the Huka Falls was really magical. Highly recommend if you're looking for something fun to do in Taupo!
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Grahambg3158xy
Apr 11, 2026
Thrilling experience - Booking ahead is essential in order to make sure you get to enjoy this experience. This was our first experience and certainly won’t be our last
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A9932shrebeccah
Apr 8, 2026
Huka Falls jet - Awesome! Scott was our driver, mad as a cut snake! Loved every second of it!!
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Danielac7500lq
Apr 6, 2026
Must do. - Was worth the time and money. Must do event compared to other stops like worm cave, luge, etc.
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Thomas_l
Apr 27, 2026
It was a lot of fun and... - It was a lot of fun and quite thrilling. I also really enjoyed getting close to the waterfall. The only downside was that it felt a little too short.
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L2577ssjadep
Apr 26, 2026
Don’t book via trip advisor - DO NOT book with Trip Advisor, the price is in USD even though they don’t tell you that. This cost me $300NZD more than I thought I was paying!
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568anshj
Apr 7, 2026
I got scammed by Trip Advisor - I am being over charged by trip advisor. It is $89 like that and we live in New Zealand so it’s pretty obvious that the dollar is NZD I was very happy then i booked it for 2 and i go to ride and it was very good and when i come back and I checked my account it the amount deducted was $320 i was shocked and checked the site again what happened then what i see it say & $89 But when I scroll at the end then it says us$ No one go that deep So i feel like i got scammed because i was getting cheaper price then them but because of their cheeky technique i got scammed. I ask for 45% refund as well but they refused and said operator didn’t approve it. Why would operator approve it it’s not their fault you have to approve . I would recommend everyone that don’t book from them go there and book it’s cheaper over there. I request you as well to change your website a bit so that it doesn’t happen to anyone again and i am still waiting for my refund from this review please look into it. Because i am out of my budget please refund.please please please
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From $110
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).