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12 km north of Taupo, or 50 minutes drive from Rotorua off State Highway
5.
Russell Poppe
(Rusty), James Tazewell (Jimmy) and Garry Stephen (Gazza) are local
owner drivers with both national and international Jet Boating experience.
So be assured that you are in the very safe and skilled hands necessary
to navigate this spectacular part of the Waikato River.
Sensational
digital photographs capture your unparalleled jet boating experience.
These can be viewed and purchased on the spot, straight after your
ride.
Aratiatia Scenic
Reserve is the beautifully stunning back drop for Rapids Jet.New
Zealand's premier white water Jet Boat ride.
Since 1993 Rapids
Jet have been boating the biggest rapids for commercial Jet Boating
in New Zealand. Over 100,000 clients aged 5-89 years have now safely
experienced the thrill of real white water jet boating, something
unique, which can only be found here in Taupo. We take you up close
to the Aratiatia Power Station to the base of the Aratiatia Rapids,
New Zealand's biggest and longest rapids that spill from the Aratiatia
dam daily. (Sorry, we cannot jet boat up there). As we head downstream
we shoot through the narrowest canyon on the Waikato River. You
will be exhilarated by the spin, and stunned by the amazing scenery
and clarity of the crystal clear waters. Spot a world famous Taupo
trout, and then get ready to surf in the "rough stuff",
the awesome Nga Awapurua Rapids.(which means 'river of springs')
Impressive 500
horsepower Chevy V8 jet boats muscle you up and down these thrilling
white water rapids 363 days of the year on the fast flowing mighty
Waikato River. The river banks are lined with fantastic native bush
and steaming hot springs. Each trip is 35 minutes long with 11 passengers
per boat. We run two boats concurrently and can tailor trips to
individual group needs.
The amazing scenery and rapids will certainly blow out the cobwebs
and liven up your day.
There simply
is, no where else to 'Jet Boat the Rapids'.
Prices are $90
adults, $50 children aged 5-15 years.
(unsuitable for under 5's)
Welcome to our
world, Kia Ora.
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