Nothing Gets You Closer, Hukafalls Jet

The Huka Falls, nothing gets you closer!

The most thrilling by nature.

Explore the beautiful Waikato river environment, lined with native bush, sheer rock cliff face and hot water streams. Hold on tight as you'll be travelling in one of our state of the art jet boats at an incredible 80km an hour! Along the way our trademark 360 degree spins will leave you with a beaming smile and a heart pumping with adrenaline. And that's even before reaching the spectacular Huka Falls! From your unique vantage point on the jet boat you will have the best water level view of Huka Falls – New Zealand’s most visited natural attraction.

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Jet boat doing a spin amongst the white water of powerful waterfall

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Passengers on jet boat admiring powerful waterfall

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Hukafalls Jet is located a short 10 minute drive from Taupō at the edge of the mighty Waikato River.

Wairakei Prawn Park
Karetoto Road
Wairakei, Taupo
New Zealand

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