Rapids Jet Taupo NZ

Rapids Jet Taupo NZ Why just go jetboating when you can go white water jetboating? Check out www.rapidsjet.com Our 35 minute blast guarantees an adrenaline rush!
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The Jet Boat is a New Zealand icon, and jet boating is a favourite activity for Kiwis. Set in the beautiful Aratiatia Scenic Reserve is New Zealand’s Most EXCITING white water Jet Boat Ride, Rapids Jet. Conveniently located just 15 minutes drive north of Taupo and 50 minutes south of Rotorua, Rapids Jet operates on the biggest rapids for commercial jetboating in New Zealand. Shoot through a narrow

canyon, be exhilarated by spins on crystal clear waters, spot a trout and surf the pressure waves of the awesome Nga AwaPurua rapids. Take time to view the amazing surrounds of Aratiatia Scenic Reserve, and learn about the wildlife and history of the area with your Kiwi drivers. Since 1993, over 140,000 passengers aged 5-89 years have safely experienced the thrill of real white water jet boating with Rapids Jet. We have thousands of hours experience driving jet boats both in New Zealand and overseas, so you can be sure you are in safe hands with Rapids Jet. Let us share our love of jet boating with you, book a ride on Rapids Jet today.

Just a casual river commute… Kiwi style 🤙🏼
21/12/2025

Just a casual river commute… Kiwi style 🤙🏼

Everyone’s smiling, the river’s sparkling, and one legend’s out here dropping a cheeky shaka to the camera 🤙🏽💥
24/11/2025

Everyone’s smiling, the river’s sparkling, and one legend’s out here dropping a cheeky shaka to the camera 🤙🏽💥

👉🏻 Take a scroll and witness the last spin — guaranteed smiles, mild screams, and drivers fishing for compliments at the...
16/11/2025

👉🏻 Take a scroll and witness the last spin — guaranteed smiles, mild screams, and drivers fishing for compliments at the end 🙌🏼🚤

Big shoutout to Taylah — our newest licensed Rapids Jet driver and the first female driver in our 30 years of operation!...
07/11/2025

Big shoutout to Taylah — our newest licensed Rapids Jet driver and the first female driver in our 30 years of operation!
She smashed her exam earlier in the week and completed her first day on commercial trips, we couldn’t be prouder 🤟🏼🚤

Big shoutout to Taylah — our newest licensed Rapids Jet driver and the first female driver in our 30 years of operation!...
07/11/2025

Big shoutout to Taylah — our newest licensed Rapids Jet driver and the first female driver in our 30 years of operation!
She smashed her exam earlier in the week and completed her first day on commercial trips, we couldn’t be prouder. 🤟🏼🚤

Smooth turns from above, pure thrills from below 👀🌀
02/11/2025

Smooth turns from above, pure thrills from below 👀🌀

You can’t buy happiness… but you can book a jet boat ride, and that’s basically the same thing 🤟🏽
28/10/2025

You can’t buy happiness… but you can book a jet boat ride, and that’s basically the same thing 🤟🏽

A few grey hairs, plenty of horsepower 🐎These are the types of reunions we can get behind! Bucks parties, catch ups or b...
18/10/2025

A few grey hairs, plenty of horsepower 🐎

These are the types of reunions we can get behind! Bucks parties, catch ups or birthday surprises we’ve got you sorted

We might be halfway through the school holidays but there’s still plenty of time to get the whanau on the awa!Book onlin...
28/09/2025

We might be halfway through the school holidays but there’s still plenty of time to get the whanau on the awa!

Book online and use the code “SCHOOLHOLIDAYS” for a half priced child with the purchase of a full priced adult

We got ChatGPT to whip up a cartoon of Taupō’s #1 water sport — pretty cool, right? But let’s be real, no AI can match ...
24/09/2025

We got ChatGPT to whip up a cartoon of Taupō’s #1 water sport — pretty cool, right? But let’s be real, no AI can match the adrenaline of the real deal. Book your jet boat ride now and feel it for yourself!”

Get out on the awa (river) and make the most of any day with NZ’s only Whitewater Jet Boat Ride!
15/09/2025

Get out on the awa (river) and make the most of any day with NZ’s only Whitewater Jet Boat Ride!

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there… especially those who go jet boating! ✌🏼If you’re still in need of a last m...
07/09/2025

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there… especially those who go jet boating! ✌🏼

If you’re still in need of a last minute gift give us a call on 0800 727 437 or check out our website to organise a trip for Dad

Address

Nga Awa Purua Road
Taupo
3378

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+64800727437

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