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Hukafalls Jet

200 Karetoto Road | Wairakei Park, Taupo 3377, New Zealand
6473748572
Ranked #2 of 20 tours in Taupo
4.5 of 5 stars 93 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: The half hour of thrills, fun and excitement takes you along a beautiful river environment, lined with native bush, sheer rock cliff face and natural... more » Owner description: The half hour of thrills, fun and excitement takes you along a beautiful river environment, lined with native bush, sheer rock cliff face and natural hot springs.Combine 360° spins and passing nature by incredibly close at disorientating speeds for an amazing must-do visitor experience, before even reaching the awe inspiring majesty that is the Huka Falls. From the unique vantage point on the boat you have the best water level view of Huka Falls – New Zealand’s most visited natural attraction. Hukafalls Jet is the only jet boat company operating in this stretch of the Waikato River.Closest jet boat operator to Lake Taupo and FREE transfers provided on request. « less
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Auckland, New Zealand
Senior Contributor
33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This boat trip was awsome and realy enjoyed all the jokes they made and the history about the area was very interesting. Our driver was awsome

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wellington
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

The kids loved it. Slightly pricey though for family even with family discount however everyone enjoyed it. Service was excellent.

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Wellington, New Zealand
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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If you're passing through Taupo....do not leave without going on the Hukafalls Jet! Amazing experience, lots of fun.....will put a great big smile on your face :D...I will definitely be going back for more! Very talented staff......big Thank you to Mike for sorting our tickets, taking our photo and driving the Jet Boat....obviously a man of many talents! with a... More

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Hong Kong
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

The Huka Falls Jet was great fun. The route is set up like an obstacle course with lots of tree branches positioned so we can zig zag through them. There are lots of 360 degree turns and near misses. Our driver, Mike, was witty and entertaining. He took us right up to the base of the huka falls, which was... More

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Gisborne, New Zealand
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I would recommend this jet boat ride to anyone, i done this last week and our tour operator for the ride was mike. i would recommend going on the tour - only downside was that the ride goes so fast ( 30mins) feels like 5 mins. could be an option for a double tour of 1 hour - i would... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012
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The Jet boat ride was awesome and well worth doing, however the staff in the shop were so unfriendly and down right rude. To make it worse I had brought friends from overseas down to Taupo to do the ride and they spent over $400 in the store, yet none of them could get a smile from the store attendant.... More

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Palmerston North City, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

I was bought a trip on the HukaJet as a birthday present - a liitle apprehensive! Steve our driver was brilliant and very funny - the whole experience was just awesome - I would highly recommend to anyone!

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Berwick, Victoria
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

This has made the trip to NZ so far, fantastic, a MUST do experience for the whole familiy. Do yourself a favour and "Just do It". Exciting, lots of fun and the young and old kids just loved it.

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tokoroa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

we live 45 minutes away and had been on the River Cruise December of 2011. Thanks to the River Cruise skipper we were encouraged to have a go on the HUKAJET! what an experience and another opportunity to see just how beautiful our country is. well done HUKAJET for Mike the hilarious, cheeky driver who engages well with the group... More

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Melbourne
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

My six year old daughter and I did a trip with these guys. Great fun and highly recommended. Very efficient - no endless standing around. Ride lasted 30 minutes and I felt we got good value for the nz$162 cost. Lots of 360 spins, got very close to Huka falls. My daughter loved it!

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