• Jet Boat - Rapids Jet

Taupō’s most exciting jet boat ride!

Rapids Jet

A White-Water Thrill
for all ages!

Rapids Jet offers a 35 minute jet boat journey for the whole family, from 5 to 93 (and up!). We promise an exhilarating ride of spins, squeals and peals of laughter with the odd splash of pure Waikato blue. And there’s nothing wrong with getting a bit wet when you’re having this much fun!

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Rapids Jet

  • Adult (16yrs+): $145 per person
  • Child (5 – 15yrs): $85 per person
  • Family Special – BIGGER SAVINGS!: $375 / $460*

Combos

  • Huka Falls River Cruise Combo: $159

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*prices for 2 adults & 2 children, or 2 adults & 3 children

  • Rapids Jet in Taupō gets a perfect 10 out of 10 from me! The combination of stunning scenery and great banter from the team made it an unforgettable experience.

    Rona Latisha - NZ, 2024

    See more reviews on TripAdvisor here.

  • Jacob was amazing! A very talented driver and had a great sense of humour! It was an overall thrilling ride with some splashes to keep hydrated. Jacob was informative and provided many facts along the River; in addition to 360 spins. Lastly, the photos provided at the end were super high quality! Happy to support this business 😊

    Camila Bulkowski - United States

    See more reviews on TripAdvisor here.

  • Had the best time with Shannon at the controls of the jet boat experience! Great fun great organisation and brilliant experience! Great value for money. Very safe and exhilarating at the same time. The Waikato River is stunning! A fantastic time from start to finish! Thanks, Rapids Jet! Had a ball!

    Pat & Alan - NZ, 2024

    See more reviews on TripAdvisor here.

  • awesome experience, Jacob our jet boat driver was amazing and knew his stuff. I would recommend it 100% to anyone visiting Taupo😄

    Catherine Marshall - NZ, 2024

    See more reviews on TripAdvisor here.

Will we be seeing you out on the awa these school holidays?

Get the whānau out of the house and beat boredom with an unforgettable Rapids Jet ride 💙💦

35 minutes of thrills on the stunning Waikato River – come join us with our great-value family special.

#RapidsJet #Taupo #northisland #LoveTaupo #NZadventures #Schoolholidays

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Will we be seeing you out on the awa these school holidays? Get the whānau out of the house and beat boredom with an unforgettable Rapids Jet ride 💙💦 35 minutes of thrills on the stunning Waikato River – come join us with our great-value family special. #RapidsJet #Taupo #northisland #LoveTaupo #NZadventures #Schoolholidays

Spins, skids and plenty of splashes! We’re like a Ferrari on the water – who’s ready for a wild ride? 💦🚤

#Taupo #RapidsJet #NZadventures #LoveTaupo #northisland

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Spins, skids and plenty of splashes! We’re like a Ferrari on the water – who’s ready for a wild ride? 💦🚤 #Taupo #RapidsJet #NZadventures #LoveTaupo #northisland

Hold on tight for a big adventure! 💦

Tag a friend who you’d love to conquer the rapids with 👇

#RapidsJet #LoveTaupo #northisland #NZadventures #Taupo

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Hold on tight for a big adventure! 💦 Tag a friend who you’d love to conquer the rapids with 👇 #RapidsJet #LoveTaupo #northisland #NZadventures #Taupo

Happy Father`s Day to the ones who make every day a thrill, and who are always up for adventure ❤️🚤

#LoveTaupo #RapidsJet #Fathersday24

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Happy Father's Day to the ones who make every day a thrill, and who are always up for adventure ❤️🚤 #LoveTaupo #RapidsJet #Fathersday24

Smiles all round from our general manager James. who’s always up for an adventure! Driving jet boats is in his DNA - James has been speeding down rivers and spinning yarns since 1997 💪

#LoveTaupo #northisland #RapidsJet #Taupo #NZadventures

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Smiles all round from our general manager James. who’s always up for an adventure! Driving jet boats is in his DNA - James has been speeding down rivers and spinning yarns since 1997 💪 #LoveTaupo #northisland #RapidsJet #Taupo #NZadventures

Hands up if you’re ready for another spin 🖐️

A warning: the rapids can get pretty addictive! 💦

#LoveTaupo #NZtravel #Taupo #RapidsJet #northisland #NZactivities #AratiatiaRapids

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Hands up if you’re ready for another spin 🖐️ A warning: the rapids can get pretty addictive! 💦 #LoveTaupo #NZtravel #Taupo #RapidsJet #northisland #NZactivities #AratiatiaRapids

A picture-perfect sunny day 🙌

Spring is the perfect time of the year to come soak up the scenery of the Waikato River 🌞

#RapidsJet #NZwinter #LoveTaupo #Taupo #NZtravel

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A picture-perfect sunny day 🙌 Spring is the perfect time of the year to come soak up the scenery of the Waikato River 🌞 #RapidsJet #NZwinter #LoveTaupo #Taupo #NZtravel

Can’t decide on a Father’s Day gift for September 1st?

Ditch the usual socks and chocolate and give Dad a thrilling experience at Rapids Jet! Whether it’s a voucher for your next trip to Taupō or a surprise ride on the day, make this Father’s Day one filled with adrenaline and laughs 🙌

#Adrenaline #RapidsJet #NZwinter #LoveTaupo #fathersday24

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Can’t decide on a Father’s Day gift for September 1st? Ditch the usual socks and chocolate and give Dad a thrilling experience at Rapids Jet! Whether it’s a voucher for your next trip to Taupō or a surprise ride on the day, make this Father’s Day one filled with adrenaline and laughs 🙌 #Adrenaline #RapidsJet #NZwinter #LoveTaupo #fathersday24

Get the best of both worlds with two of Taupō’s top experiences in one package 🚤💦

Start your day with a leisurely hour-and-a-half trip to view the legendary waterfalls with @hukafallsrivercruise, then shift things up a gear with a 35-minute Rapids Jet ride 👉 Link in bio for our combo.

#RapidsJet #NZwinter #Adrenaline #rivercruise #LoveTaupo

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Get the best of both worlds with two of Taupō’s top experiences in one package 🚤💦 Start your day with a leisurely hour-and-a-half trip to view the legendary waterfalls with @hukafallsrivercruise, then shift things up a gear with a 35-minute Rapids Jet ride 👉 Link in bio for our combo. #RapidsJet #NZwinter #Adrenaline #rivercruise #LoveTaupo

Tight squeezes, no problem!

Our expert drivers will navigate you through the Waikato River`s twists and turns 😎

#RapidsJet #Taupo #Adrenaline #NZtravel #AratiatiaRapids #NZwinter #NZactivities

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Tight squeezes, no problem! Our expert drivers will navigate you through the Waikato River's twists and turns 😎 #RapidsJet #Taupo #Adrenaline #NZtravel #AratiatiaRapids #NZwinter #NZactivities

From calm to chaos in seconds 😱

Witness the raw power of the Aratiatia Dam as it unleashes thousands of litres of water from its gates, turning the peaceful gully below into raging rapids.

Our jetboat departures are timed for half an hour after the dam releases, ensuring you get the best views of the flow 💪

📽: Petra Leary

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From calm to chaos in seconds 😱 Witness the raw power of the Aratiatia Dam as it unleashes thousands of litres of water from its gates, turning the peaceful gully below into raging rapids. Our jetboat departures are timed for half an hour after the dam releases, ensuring you get the best views of the flow 💪 📽: Petra Leary

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