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Rapids Jet - Taupo

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Embark on the ultimate, premier whitewater jet boating experience with Rapids Jet, as we navigate the powerful rapids of the Waikato river.

Embark on the ultimate, premier whitewater jet boating experience with Rapids Jet, as we navigate the powerful rapids of the Waikato river.

Highlights

  • New Zealand's best white water Jet Boating experience!
  • Enjoy adrenaline pumped action as you speed across the Waikato River
  • Feel the power and maneuverability as the jet boat navigates narrow channels and negotiates tight spins
  • Soak up spectacular scenery from the surrounding visited locations
  • Learn about the local and wildlife history from your expert driver guide

Don't miss New Zealand's best white water Jet Boating experience!

Blast through narrow canyons, and speed over the crystal clear waters of the upper Waikato River. Experience the thrill and manoeuvrability of this impressive watercraft as your jet boat negotiates tight spins and takes on the Nga Awa Purua Rapids with full V8 power and aggression; surfing the pressure waves and ripping up and down the white water.

The scenery on the river is spectacular and there is ample time to enjoy your amazing surrounds while learning about the wildlife and history of the area.

Rapids Jet is set in the beautiful Aratiatia Scenic Reserve just 15 minutes drive north of Taupo and 50 minutes south of Rotorua and is guaranteed to get the blood pumping.

Adult $149.00
Child $85.00 (5-15 years)
Family Pack 1 $383.00 (2 Adults + 2 Children)
Family Pack 2 $468.00 (2 Adults + 3 Children)

What's included

  • 35 minute white water jet boating experience
  • Informative commentary

Duration

  • Allow approximately 30 minutes for the whole experience

Location

  • 3 Nga Awa Purua Road,
  • (off Rapids Road)
  • Aratiatia, Taupō

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 5

  • Child ages are 5-15 years inclusive

    A minimum height of 1 metre applies and all children must be accompanied by a fare paying adult

    Must wear footwear:(This is a requirement on the boat) Sandals, jandals, flip flops, thongs, sneakers, trainers

Notes

  • Accessibility: Please note there are 25 steps down to our jetty to board the boat.

    Minimum Numbers:

    • Discounted bookings are confirmed with 6 or more people.
    • Full-price bookings are confirmed with 4 or more.
    • Smaller bookings will be waitlisted until minimum numbers are met.

    Bookme Exclusive: Discounted rates are available only for pre-booked online bookings made through Bookme.

    Location:

    3 Nga Awa Purua Road (off Rapids Road), Aratiatia, Taup

    Were located just 5km (approx. 15 minutes drive) north of Taup, or 75km (approx. 50 minutes drive) south of Rotorua via State Highway 5.

    Experience & Safety:

    Rapids Jet has thrilled over 140,000 passengers since 1993. With decades of experience both in New Zealand and abroad, our expert drivers ensure a safe, exhilarating ride.

    Duration:

    Please allow approximately 60 minutes total:

    • 15 minutes for check-in
    • 35-minute jet boat ride
    • 5-10 minutes to view photos afterward
Available Bookings from 18 Sep to 1 Oct 2025

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  • Adult$91.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Family Pack 1$383.00
  • Family Pack 2$468.00

  • Adult$112.00
  • Child$85.00
  • Family Pack 1$383.00
  • Family Pack 2$468.00

  • Adult$89.00
  • Child$85.00
  • Family Pack 1$383.00
  • Family Pack 2$468.00

  • Adult$113.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Family Pack 1$383.00
  • Family Pack 2$468.00

  • Adult$139.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Family Pack 1$383.00
  • Family Pack 2$468.00

  • Adult$112.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Family Pack 1$383.00
  • Family Pack 2$468.00

  • Adult$112.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Family Pack 1$383.00
  • Family Pack 2$468.00

  • Adult$112.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Family Pack 1$383.00
  • Family Pack 2$468.00

  • Adult$112.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Family Pack 1$383.00
  • Family Pack 2$468.00

  • Adult$89.00
  • Child$85.00
  • Family Pack 1$383.00
  • Family Pack 2$468.00

  • Adult$112.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Family Pack 1$383.00
  • Family Pack 2$468.00

  • Adult$112.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Family Pack 1$383.00
  • Family Pack 2$468.00

  • Adult$112.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Family Pack 1$383.00
  • Family Pack 2$468.00

  • Adult$112.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Family Pack 1$383.00
  • Family Pack 2$468.00

Bookings close in 4 hours...

  • Adult$91.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Family Pack 1$383.00
  • Family Pack 2$468.00

  • Adult$112.00
  • Child$85.00
  • Family Pack 1$383.00
  • Family Pack 2$468.00

  • Adult$139.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Family Pack 1$383.00
  • Family Pack 2$468.00

  • Adult$112.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Family Pack 1$383.00
  • Family Pack 2$468.00

  • Adult$112.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Family Pack 1$383.00
  • Family Pack 2$468.00

  • Adult$112.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Family Pack 1$383.00
  • Family Pack 2$468.00

  • Adult$112.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Family Pack 1$383.00
  • Family Pack 2$468.00

  • Adult$112.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Family Pack 1$383.00
  • Family Pack 2$468.00

  • Adult$112.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Family Pack 1$383.00
  • Family Pack 2$468.00

  • Adult$112.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Family Pack 1$383.00
  • Family Pack 2$468.00

  • Adult$112.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Family Pack 1$383.00
  • Family Pack 2$468.00

  • Adult$112.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Family Pack 1$383.00
  • Family Pack 2$468.00
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TANITA MAREN from Germany
Great experience
Great experience
Keryn Moffat from NZ
Exhilarating!!
Exhilarating!!
Kyra Ryan from NZ
Exhilarating!!
Exhilarating!!
Kyra Ryan from NZ
Awesome experience
Awesome experience
tollyl from NZ
Awesome experience
Awesome experience
tollyl from NZ
Aratiatia River Taupo NZ
Aratiatia River Taupo NZ
Gary Leeming from NZ
Adrenaline Rush!
Adrenaline Rush!
natashap7 from NZ
Adrenaline Rush!
Adrenaline Rush!
natashap7 from NZ
Adrenaline Rush!
Adrenaline Rush!
natashap7 from NZ
It was bloody awesome!!
It was bloody awesome!!
Sefa Palu from Australia
It was bloody awesome!!
It was bloody awesome!!
Sefa Palu from Australia
Great fun!
Great fun!
haydnr from NZ
Great fun!
Great fun!
haydnr from NZ
Rapid fun!
Rapid fun!
Sharn Pune from NZ
Awesome Experience
Awesome Experience
Amanda from NZ
Awesome Experience
Awesome Experience
Amanda from NZ
Love the Rapids Jet
Love the Rapids Jet
J Lopez from NZ
Must do in Taupo!!
Must do in Taupo!!
Jacob Simelika from NZ
Must do in Taupo!!
Must do in Taupo!!
Jacob Simelika from NZ
Must do in Taupo!!
Must do in Taupo!!
Jacob Simelika from NZ
Highlight of our trip to Taupo
Highlight of our trip to Taupo
lenniet from NZ
Highly recommend!!
Highly recommend!!
Leana from NZ
Highly recommend!!
Highly recommend!!
Leana from NZ
Worth Every Penny
Worth Every Penny
emmaj13 from NZ
Worth Every Penny
Worth Every Penny
emmaj13 from NZ
Radical Rapids Jet
Radical Rapids Jet
Pat Johnston from Australia
AWESOME FUN
AWESOME FUN
Marisa from NZ
AWESOME FUN
AWESOME FUN
Marisa from NZ
AWESOME FUN
AWESOME FUN
Marisa from NZ
Amazing experience!
Amazing experience!
Robin Pickett from NZ
MyHoneys Birthday
MyHoneys Birthday
kirimakuw from NZ
Highlight of our trip
Highlight of our trip
taniam22 from NZ
Highlight of our trip
Highlight of our trip
taniam22 from NZ
11/7/22 Dad/Son
11/7/22 Dad/Son
Dane Hutton from NZ
11/7/22 Dad/Son
11/7/22 Dad/Son
Dane Hutton from NZ
Family Fun
Family Fun
nickyl3 from NZ
Family Fun
Family Fun
nickyl3 from NZ
Family Fun
Family Fun
nickyl3 from NZ
Fabulous Fun Experience
Fabulous Fun Experience
rebekkap from NZ
Great Jet boat experience
Great Jet boat experience
Alex Tomlin from NZ
Awesome
Awesome
elizabethk4 from NZ
Highly recommend
Highly recommend
Renee Penney from NZ
Awesome service
Awesome service
Mark Barends from Australia
Awesome service
Awesome service
Mark Barends from Australia
WAHOO!!!!! Tom & Jan loving the Rapids Jet trip!!
WAHOO!!!!! Tom & Jan loving the Rapids Jet trip!!
Jan from NZ
Good time
Good time
justinn from NZ
Awesome
Awesome
Vivian_&_Tim from Netherlands
최고
최고
kyumin from South Korea
Awesome awesome awesome
Awesome awesome awesome
aidenh2 from NZ
Awesome awesome awesome
Awesome awesome awesome
aidenh2 from NZ
Awesome awesome awesome
Awesome awesome awesome
aidenh2 from NZ
Loved every minute
Loved every minute
John Fraser from United Kingdom

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Matt from New Zealand wrote on 28 August 2025

Great experience, would go again

That boat has some power was awesome, Jacob the driver had good banter and would do it again for sure

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David Kotiranta from Australia wrote on 18 August 2025

Rapids jet

Last day in Taupō before heading to Auckland and booked Rapids jet. So glad I did it. Our driver Jacob was great and very informative about the local area not bad with the jokes too 😝 From one satisfied Aussie - Thanks for the experience.

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Pani from New Zealand wrote on 17 August 2025

Awesome!!

Great fun on the boat at high speed! Jacob was an awesome driver with loads of knowledge of the river. Thoroughly enjoyed - highly recommend 👌🏽

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mariehirst from New Zealand wrote on 10 August 2025

Fabulous - would definitely do it again

Such an awesome trip. Jacob was an excellent driver, it was so much fun

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owenv from New Zealand wrote on 07 August 2025

Good fun

One of the most dynamic jet boat rides that I have experience. Very pleased that I inadvertently booked with Rapid Jets & not the competition that went to the Huka Falls! Highly recommended…!

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