Rapids Jet

Rapids Jet

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22 Face-to-Face

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Rapids Jet

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Location

North IslandTaupo RegionTaupo

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  • Activity__jet_boatingJet Boating

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Reviews

    • This was absolutely fantastic.
    • Great time!
    • Friendly, excellent fun.
    • We went on a jet boat ride on the Waikato River.
    • It's a well run operation.
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    10/10 9
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    8/10 8
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  • 4.5/5

    great experience with a very proffetional team.

    great view. big fun. They charge alot for some pics (we didnt buy).

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    ISRAEL
    orit almog's avatar

    orit almog

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    We went on a jet boat ride on the Waikato River.

    Fun, thrilling and informative. Absolutely stunning views of the river! A little expensive though and minus points for not being allowed to take your own pictures.

    Reviewed about 7 years ago

    SWEDEN
    Linnea Sahlberg's avatar

    Linnea Sahlberg

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Professional, nice staff.

    A fun, fast experience.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

  • 2.5/5

    It was fun but we thought there would be more 'bumps' and splashes.

    Mostly we were just sailing up to 50kmph. Not really an adrenaline kick.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016

    DENMARK
    Signe Broedbaek's avatar

    Signe Broedbaek

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Awsome fun, the driver was obviously very experienced with the boat almost completely airborne at one point.

    Using the white water is a great point of difference over some of the other jet boat rides I've been on.

    Reviewed about 13 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Robert Hunter's avatar

    Robert Hunter

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    It's a well run operation.

    The driver was professional and had a lot of good information. We have been on a lot of Jet Boat rides and this would have to be one of the better ones. The difference being going over the rapids and launching up into the air a bit while doing so was a lot of fun. Our kids loved it. We recommend the photo disk at the end. Thanks guys!

    Reviewed about 13 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    cindyd's avatar

    cindyd

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Good instructions, great fun.

    Loads of water running because the sluice gates on the dam open all day.

    Reviewed almost 12 years ago and experienced in December 2012

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Gary Brooks's avatar

    Gary Brooks

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Rapid Jets were friendly, professional and very approachable.

    They showed fantastic knowledge of the area and are very skilled drivers. Loved going over the rapids and through the river. Getting wet was awesome and so much fun! I can't wait to do it again. Love the photos at the end. We did the combo deal with Rafting New Zealand and had the best day with both experiences.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Laura Pugh's avatar

    Laura Pugh

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Real fun activity with friendly staff and good driver who shared interesting info about the river etc.

    Didn't really get any until we were on the boat, but there were no surprises.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014

  • 4.5/5

    great experience with a very proffetional team.

    great view. big fun. They charge alot for some pics (we didnt buy).

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    ISRAEL
    orit almog's avatar

    orit almog

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    We went on a jet boat ride on the Waikato River.

    Fun, thrilling and informative. Absolutely stunning views of the river! A little expensive though and minus points for not being allowed to take your own pictures.

    Reviewed about 7 years ago

    SWEDEN
    Linnea Sahlberg's avatar

    Linnea Sahlberg

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Professional, nice staff.

    A fun, fast experience.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

  • 2.5/5

    It was fun but we thought there would be more 'bumps' and splashes.

    Mostly we were just sailing up to 50kmph. Not really an adrenaline kick.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016

    DENMARK
    Signe Broedbaek's avatar

    Signe Broedbaek

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Rapid Jets were friendly, professional and very approachable.

    They showed fantastic knowledge of the area and are very skilled drivers. Loved going over the rapids and through the river. Getting wet was awesome and so much fun! I can't wait to do it again. Love the photos at the end. We did the combo deal with Rafting New Zealand and had the best day with both experiences.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Laura Pugh's avatar

    Laura Pugh

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Real fun activity with friendly staff and good driver who shared interesting info about the river etc.

    Didn't really get any until we were on the boat, but there were no surprises.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014

  • 4.0/5

    Good instructions, great fun.

    Loads of water running because the sluice gates on the dam open all day.

    Reviewed almost 12 years ago and experienced in December 2012

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Gary Brooks's avatar

    Gary Brooks

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    It's a well run operation.

    The driver was professional and had a lot of good information. We have been on a lot of Jet Boat rides and this would have to be one of the better ones. The difference being going over the rapids and launching up into the air a bit while doing so was a lot of fun. Our kids loved it. We recommend the photo disk at the end. Thanks guys!

    Reviewed about 13 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    cindyd's avatar

    cindyd

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Awsome fun, the driver was obviously very experienced with the boat almost completely airborne at one point.

    Using the white water is a great point of difference over some of the other jet boat rides I've been on.

    Reviewed about 13 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Robert Hunter's avatar

    Robert Hunter

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Good experience, however slighly disappointed due to the fact that they only go over the one moderate rapid several times before returning.

    Reviewed over 13 years ago

  • 3.5/5

    Excellent staff service for this River Jet boating experience.

    I felt that parts of the trip were slightly repetitive and that the photos were overpriced, even though they were good photos. Would still recommend the experience!

    Reviewed over 13 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Chris White's avatar

    Chris White

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Very well organised, perhaps a little bit overpriced, but still well worth doing.

    Reviewed over 13 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Simon Vallis's avatar

    Simon Vallis

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    What a ride!!

    Been on Shotover Jet which was cool, but this one was jetting up and down the rapids. So much fun we did it twice:)

    Reviewed over 13 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Karen Phillips's avatar

    Karen Phillips

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Had two jet boat trips while in NZ recently, this was the best.

    Friendly and professional staff, Gary our skipper made my daughter feel at ease before setting off (was slightly nervous!)she laughed and screamed all the way round. The drenching at the end made her day! Thanks again, would definitely return.

    Reviewed almost 14 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
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    KarenKennedy

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Friendly, excellent fun.

    Reviewed over 14 years ago and experienced in May 2010

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Rob's avatar

    Rob

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    This was absolutely fantastic.

    We loved blasting back & forth around the rapids & tight little bends, including speeding through the narrowest part of the Waikato river. We both had a sore jaw from laughing so hard for the whole trip. Captain Rusty did a fantastic job & obviously knows the river, nailing every bend & gap in the boulders. Also a big thanks to Sam. She looked after us very well as it was our last day in the region. She also took lots of great photos.

    Reviewed over 14 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    fdrspins's avatar

    fdrspins

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Very cool experience.

    It was interesting how this place works. The rides are completely dependent on the release of the water every three hours from the Aratiatia Dam. It was crazy parking in front of boulders and watching the water rise. I couldn't believe the rapids we were taking the boat through... we were getting airborne... the pics didn't lie. The pilot was very competent and made us feel at ease. Get the picture cd... well worth it. NIce job guys... thanks a bunch.

    Reviewed almost 15 years ago

    UNITED STATES
    Chance McGuire's avatar

    Chance McGuire

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great time!

    Fantastic ride & some good info on the local area.

    Reviewed almost 15 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    Angela Stringer's avatar

    Angela Stringer

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    I have just returned to Australia on my last day in NZ I went with a friend on the Rapid Jets, I found the initial intro excellent, the fitting of coats and lifejackets and then to the boat I felt completely

    at ease with the driver of the boat we had a fabulous time and I would recommend this to anyone.

    Reviewed about 15 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    Very well organised.

    Proffesional and friendly staff.

    Reviewed over 15 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    GemmaC's avatar

    GemmaC

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    A simply fantastic jet boat ride.

    The extra-cost photo CD is well worth it, as they capture some great pics!

    Reviewed over 15 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Russ C's avatar

    Russ C

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Half hour jet boat ride, reasonable price, great photos & amazing ride - can't fault.

    Reviewed almost 16 years ago

    Michael's avatar

    Michael

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Didn't get a 360 turn...what?!

    Reviewed over 16 years ago

    NETHERLANDS
    Eline's avatar

    Eline

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Great fun but a bit overhyped and slightly overpriced.

    Great fun but a bit overhyped and slightly overpriced. People were friendly and talktative.

    Reviewed almost 17 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    Thoroughly worth the $85.

    Reviewed over 17 years ago and experienced in February 2007

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Lucy's avatar

    Lucy

    Customer