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Jet Boat Ride on the Waikato River - 35 Minutes

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Highlights

  • Enjoy an exhilarating jet boat ride on a beautiful part of the Waikato RIver
  • Ride the Nga Awa Purua rapids and squeeze through the narrowest spot of the river
  • Reach speeds of up to 90km/h and experience awesome spins

Reach lightening speeds during this action-packed jet boat ride along the Waikato River. You'll hold on tight as your highly-trained driver squeezes through the narrowest section of the river and plays in the pressure waves of the Nga Awa Purua rapids, with plenty of spins thrown in along the way.

What's included?

  • 35 minute jet boat ride
  • Professional driver
  • Life jackets and spray coats

Experience all the spills and thrills of jet boating during this 35 minute ride on the Waikato River. After hopping on board the custom-built boat, your highly-trained driver will give you a quick run down of the beautiful river you'll be floating on before taking off. You'll shoot through the narrowest canyon on the Waikato River, ride in the pressure waves of the Nga Awa Purua rapids (river of springs) and experience multiple twists and turns. Your driver will reach speeds of up to 90km/h, so don't be surprised if you get the odd splash of pure Waikato blue over you!

Important information

  • This experience is 35 minutes in duration
  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure

Pregnant woman cannot take part in this experience.

  • Minimum age is five years. Children need to be one metre tall to ride in the jet boats
  • Please advise if you have a health conditions at the time of booking
  • Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
  • Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
  • Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Maximum of 11 adults or up to 14 children per boat.

Footwear must be worn and bring a change of clothes in case you get wet.

Photos are available for purchase after the ride, payable on the day.

This experience takes place on the Waikato river, just outside of Taupo.

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Beautiful!!

Star 31 August 2026

We came here for my friends 29th birthday we had so much fun, Shannon our driver/ operator and all the other staff were super friendly and informative. We asked Shannon to drench our friend for her birthday and that he did 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks yall 💜💜

Customer Experience

Thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased you chose this experience to celebrate your friend's birthday and that it turned into such a fun and memorable day. It sounds like Shannon and the team went above and beyond to make the occasion extra special. Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and we hope there are many more celebrations and adventures ahead.

31 August 2026

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