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- Get up to 10% cash back when you book with us
- Exhilarating 35-minute white water jet boat ride along the scenic Waikato River, through narrow canyons & river rapids
- Professionally trained driver
- Life jackets & spray coats
- Departs from the meeting point at 3 Nga Awa Purua Road (off Rapids Rd), Rotokawa
What to Expect
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can ride?
Who can ride?
- Anyone aged 5 years & up can come for a ride with Rapids Jet! As a rule, children need to be 1 metre tall to ride in our jet boats
- The ride is an experience for people of all fitness levels
- Accessibility: To get onto the boat, you are required to head down 25 steps to our jetty. While this means the jetty is non-accessible to wheelchairs, please reach out to chat about how we can help get you to the boat, & if it’s the right ride for you
Can I take my camera onboard?
Can I take my camera onboard?
Yes, you are welcome to bring one of the following onboard:
- Your handsfree camera. We find Head-Mounts work the best for filming.
- Your mobile phone with a camera. However, for safety reasons, this can only be used when the boat has come to a stop. Your driver will tell you when the perfect selfie opportunity is coming up!
How fast will we go?
How fast will we go?
Our custom-built jet boats will be doing around 70 – 80 km an hour on our trip, maxing out at about 90km an hour. Trust us – that’s quick enough!
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A Refundable Booking is available at checkout. This will provide 100% refund for one of the many reasons included via our terms - including adverse weather, sickness or delays with transport.
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