Jet Boat Ride on the Waikato River

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Highlights & inclusions

Exhilarating jet boat ride
Ride the Nga Awa Purua rapids
Legendary jet boat spins
Favourite activity for Kiwis
Experienced local drivers
NZ's biggest and longest rapids
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$133.40AUD
or 4 payments of $33.35 with how it works
Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to experience
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What you can expect

Reach lightening speeds during this action-packed jet boat ride along the Waikato River.

Location

Nga Awa Purua Road, Rotokawa, Waikato 3378

What you need to know

Inclusions
  • 35 minute jet boat ride
  • Professional driver
  • Life jackets and spray coats
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
Time
  • Departure time varies starting from 10:30am
  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure
Duration
  • Please allow 35 minutes for this experience
Location
  • This experience takes place on the Waikato river, just outside of Taupo
Additional Information
  • 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
  • Pregnant woman cannot take part in this experience
  • Footwear must be worn and bring a change of clothes in case you get wet
  • To get onto the boat, you are required to head down 25 steps to the jetty. While this means the jetty is non-accessible to wheelchairs, please reach out to chat about how they can help get you to the boat
  • Photos are available for purchase after the ride, payable on the day
Cancellation Policy
  • 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
Booking Information
  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements

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