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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 $155.00
Child $89.00 (5-15 years)
Family Pack 1 $399.00 (2 Adults + 2 Children)
Family Pack 2 $488.00 (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 26 Apr to 9 May 2026

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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  • Adult$139.00
  • Child$89.00
  • Family Pack 1$399.00
  • Family Pack 2$488.00

  • Adult$89.00
  • Child$89.00
  • Family Pack 1$399.00
  • Family Pack 2$488.00

  • Adult$89.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$89.00
  • Family Pack 1$399.00
  • Family Pack 2$488.00

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  • Adult$113.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$89.00
  • Family Pack 1$399.00
  • Family Pack 2$488.00

  • Adult$112.00
  • Child$89.00
  • Family Pack 1$399.00
  • Family Pack 2$488.00

  • Adult$112.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$89.00
  • Family Pack 1$399.00
  • Family Pack 2$488.00

  • Adult$112.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$89.00
  • Family Pack 1$399.00
  • Family Pack 2$488.00

  • Adult$112.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$89.00
  • Family Pack 1$399.00
  • Family Pack 2$488.00

  • Adult$112.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$89.00
  • Family Pack 1$399.00
  • Family Pack 2$488.00

  • Adult$112.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$89.00
  • Family Pack 1$399.00
  • Family Pack 2$488.00

  • Adult$112.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$89.00
  • Family Pack 1$399.00
  • Family Pack 2$488.00

  • Adult$112.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$89.00
  • Family Pack 1$399.00
  • Family Pack 2$488.00

  • Adult$112.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$89.00
  • Family Pack 1$399.00
  • Family Pack 2$488.00

  • Adult$112.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$89.00
  • Family Pack 1$399.00
  • Family Pack 2$488.00

  • Adult$112.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$89.00
  • Family Pack 1$399.00
  • Family Pack 2$488.00
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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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TANITA MAREN from Germany
Great experience
Great experience
Keryn Moffat from NZ
10/10 super fun!!!
10/10 super fun!!!
greenmachive from NZ
Disappointed customer service
Disappointed customer service
Reya from NZ
Fast and furious
Fast and furious
Richard Xu from NZ
Fast and furious
Fast and furious
Richard Xu from NZ
Awesome !!!
Awesome !!!
Nora from NZ
Rapid Jet Rave
Rapid Jet Rave
rudyv from Australia
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rudyv from Australia
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rudyv from Australia
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jeep from NZ
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jeep from NZ
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jeep from NZ
Top notch experience !!!!
Top notch experience !!!!
Josh Bell from Australia
Top notch experience !!!!
Top notch experience !!!!
Josh Bell from Australia
Top notch experience !!!!
Top notch experience !!!!
Josh Bell from Australia
후카폴 제트보트아님
후카폴 제트보트아님
Songhee from South Korea
Amazing Experience
Amazing Experience
Lyra from NZ
Rapids taupo
Rapids taupo
helenf15 from Australia
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

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Paula Sharp from New Zealand wrote on 19 April 2026

A blast!

Taylah was a fabulous driver, great info & top energy. It was a blast!

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joanneq from New Zealand wrote on 16 April 2026

Great! Thoroughly enjoyed

They were great hosts - Taylah the driver and Amanda. Was a fast exciting fun. Very much enjoyed the fun aspect and Taylah was knowledgeable and happy to answer questions. We all got wet and had lots of fun.

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greenmachive from New Zealand wrote on 06 April 2026

10/10 super fun!!!

This was the coolest trip ever, our guide Taylah was so informative and super cool! I really recommend!

10/10 super fun!!!

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Reya from New Zealand wrote on 06 April 2026

Disappointed customer service

I sent my parents with lots of expectations to create a wonderful sweet memory. But the driver was unwelcoming and I felt so bad. This activity for my parents was very special for me and was looking forward to giving them a memorable experience. Unfortunately driver made their mood down and they were disappointed. I think customers service in tourist activity is very important.

Disappointed customer service

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Richard Xu from New Zealand wrote on 05 April 2026

Fast and furious

Nothing beats Rapids Jet Taupō with the best captain on board :)

Fast and furious Fast and furious

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