WHERE OUR JETBOATS ARE

RAPIDS JET is situated in the centre of the North Island of New Zealand. Our operations base is sited on the Aratiatia Scenic Reserve, on the banks of the Waikato River. Our visitor facilities are directly below Aratiatia Dam on Rapids road, which is off Aratiatia road, 10 minutes from Taupo on State Highways 1 and 5, or just 45 minutes south of ROTORUA on State Highway 5.

Visitors to RAPIDS JET can also watch the Aratiatia Dam gates open from the bridge on ARATIATIA ROAD, then continue on to RAPIDS ROAD and see the Rapids from the Power House bridge. The top look out is a short walk away, and it offers a total panoramic view of the Waikato river, and the awesome Aratiatia Rapids.

The dam gates open at 10am, 12pm, 2pm & 4pm in summer and 10am, 12pm & 2pm in winter.

RAPIDS JET Visitor Centre's Observation Deck offers yet a different panorama, and our Riverside Areas offer a great, relaxing atmosphere for the weary traveler. We have clean environmental toilets with Paraplegic facilities.

There is ample parking for coaches, and the roads are all tar-sealed right to RAPIDS JET's door.