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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 almost 14 years ago

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

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

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