• Jet Boat - Rapids Jet

Exclusive Aratiatia Rapids ride!

Rapids Jet

A White-Water Thrill
for all ages!

Rapids Jet offers a thrilling 35-minute jet boat ride for all ages, 5 to 93. Enjoy exciting spins, laughter, and splashes of Waikato’s pure blue water. Plus, you’ll get an exclusive view of the stunning Aratiatia Rapids—an unforgettable highlight! Getting a little wet just adds to the fun!

Book Now Prices & Combos

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.

Labour Day long weekend is just around the corner 🎉

Are you planning on joining us? We`ll be open every day throughout the long weekend – ready to deliver your adrenaline fix!

Whether you`re visiting for a thrilling jet boat ride or for the breathtaking views, we have you covered.

Make the most of your time off and come experience the excitement 🚤💨

#Taupo #LoveTaupo #NZtravel #RapidsJet #Labourweekend

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Labour Day long weekend is just around the corner 🎉 Are you planning on joining us? We'll be open every day throughout the long weekend – ready to deliver your adrenaline fix! Whether you're visiting for a thrilling jet boat ride or for the breathtaking views, we have you covered. Make the most of your time off and come experience the excitement 🚤💨 #Taupo #LoveTaupo #NZtravel #RapidsJet #Labourweekend

Blue skies and adrenaline highs! 🌊💙

#RapidsJet #Taupo #NewZealand #LoveTaupo #NZtravel #Adrenaline #JetBoating

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Blue skies and adrenaline highs! 🌊💙 #RapidsJet #Taupo #NewZealand #LoveTaupo #NZtravel #Adrenaline #JetBoating

Experience the thrill of our Exclusive Aratiatia Ride! Watch as 80,000 liters of crystal-clear water rushes down from the Aratiatia Rapids, creating a stunning cascade 🌊✨

#rapidsjet #taupo #adrenaline #aratiatiarapids

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Experience the thrill of our Exclusive Aratiatia Ride! Watch as 80,000 liters of crystal-clear water rushes down from the Aratiatia Rapids, creating a stunning cascade 🌊✨ #rapidsjet #taupo #adrenaline #aratiatiarapids

The calm before the storm - or at least, the rapids 😎

#RapidsJet #Taupo #NewZealand #LoveTaupo #NZtravel #Adrenaline #JetBoating

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The calm before the storm - or at least, the rapids 😎 #RapidsJet #Taupo #NewZealand #LoveTaupo #NZtravel #Adrenaline #JetBoating

Nau mai haere mai ki ngā wai rere o Aratiatia 🌊 Welcome to the flying waters of Aratiatia.

Let’s make a splash for Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori. What will you learn this Māori Language Week?



#Maorilanguageweek #tewikitereomaori #RapidsJet #LoveTaupo #Taupo

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Nau mai haere mai ki ngā wai rere o Aratiatia 🌊 Welcome to the flying waters of Aratiatia. Let’s make a splash for Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori. What will you learn this Māori Language Week? #Maorilanguageweek #tewikitereomaori #RapidsJet #LoveTaupo #Taupo

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

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