Huka Falls Jet Boat Tour
Highlights
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Huka Prawn Park
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30 Minute Jet Boat Ride on Waikato River
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One of New Zealand's must-do experiences
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The Aratiatia Dam
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Mix of scenery and high-speed fun!
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The Wairakei Geo-Thermal Power Station
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Inclusions
- Free transfers available from Taupo accommodation upon request
- 30 minute jet boat ride on Waikato River
- Life jackets, These are mandatory
Highlights
- An experience you will never forget
- Incredible water-level views of the spectacular Huka Falls
- Slide past cliffs and trees at an incredible 80km.p/h
- Trademark 360 degree spin as the boat turns on its own length
- Huka Prawn Park
- The Wairakei Geo-Thermal Power Station
- The Aratiatia Dam
- Knowledgable/ Expert driver!
Time
Summer Season (October - April)
- 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m (hours extending to 5:30pm over peak months December/January)
Winter Season (May - September)
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9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
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Trips depart around every 30 minutes subject to availability. Located just 10 minutes from Taupo in the Wairakei Tourist Park, and right off the main highways from Auckland and Rotorua
Hotel Pickup
If you have booked a hotel
- Prior to completing your purchase, enter your hotel name in the 'Add Booking Notes' section of the shopping cart. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your hotel pick up time
If you have not yet booked a hotel
- If you have not yet booked a hotel, enter the words 'hotel not known' in the 'Add Booking Notes' section of the shopping cart. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your hotel pick up time
If you do not require a hotel pick up
- If you do not require a hotel pick up and will be meeting the tour at the tour departure point, enter the words 'not required' in the 'Add Booking Notes' section of the shopping cart. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your tour. Tour departure point is listed above and on your confirmation tour voucher
What To Bring
- Still cameras in cases are welcome on board but at your own risk. Video cameras are not permitted
- Coming in Summer? It is recommended to bring sunglasses and sunblock
- Coming in Winter? Remember to bring a hat, gloves, jacket and warm clothing. Handrails are heated for your comfort
Additional Information
- Bags are not permitted on the boat for safety reasons
- Hukafalls Jet operates 364 days of the year (excludes Christmas Day), weather permitting
- If you are in Taupo, a courtesy coach will transfer you from your accommodation on request FREE of charge (allow one hour return)
- Hukafalls Jet will provide life jackets. These are mandatory
- Children must be one metre tall in order to ride Hukafalls Jet
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Cruise vessel subject to change without notice
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
- Prices are seasonal and are constantly changing. The from price displayed may not always be the price you are going to pay, as once you click on your specified date, the price will change to reflect the price for that date/season. Please note that in some cases where you cannot click on a date to obtain the price, please call us so we can assist you
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