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Huka Jets


Huka Jets
Wairaki Tourist Park 200 Karetoto Road
Taupo 3377
New Zealand
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Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
Distance in: mi km
Hotel USD* Distance Rating
Bayview Wairakei Resort $130 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Huka Lodge $1437 2.3 mi 3.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Huka Village $75 3.0 mi 4.9 km 3 of 5 stars
Rainbow Lodge $23 4.0 mi 6.4 km 4 of 5 stars
Ashbrook Motel N/A 4.0 mi 6.5 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Restaurants
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restaurant Distance Rating
Huka Lodge 2.3 mi 3.8 km 4 of 5 stars
Fine Fettle Cafe 4.1 mi 6.6 km 4 of 5 stars
Lotus Thai Restaurant 4.1 mi 6.7 km 4 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do
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Thing to Do Distance Rating
Honey Hive 0.8 mi 1.3 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Rapids Jet 3.6 mi 5.8 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Huka Falls 4.2 mi 6.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 18 attractions in Taupo
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The exhilarating power of the Hukafalls Jet is an experience you will never forget. You'll marvel at the incredible water level views of the... more » The exhilarating power of the Hukafalls Jet is an experience you will never forget. You'll marvel at the incredible water level views of the spectacular Huka Falls as you slide past cliffs and trees at an incredible 80km an hour. Then get ready for our trademark 360 degree spin as the boat turns on its own length, leaving you with a beaming smile and a heart pumping with adrenalin. « less
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Attraction type: Water park, Group tour/boat
Address: Wairaki Tourist Park
200 Karetoto Road Taupo 3377
New Zealand
Tel: 64 7 374 8572
Fax: 64 7 374 8573

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“Quite Overrated”
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3 of 5 stars
Remuslupin
Singapore
Jan 15, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Yes Huka jet is fast, its thrilling, it spins 360degrees and gets you real close to the cliff face, but somehow , the adrenalin rush is not there. Perhaps its because I was seated in the first row and was more protected both by the front and side of the vessel. Well, anyhow, its not cheap so if you have... more

“Huka jet trip is an awsome experience”
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5 of 5 stars
The video man
Hampshire, UK
Feb 12, 2006
3/3 found this review helpful

The huka jet ride is one that definitely shouldn't be missed if you are in the area. The run up to the falls is fantastic with the driver skimming past the banks at 60mph and doing 360 turns in the stunning jet boats. The view of the falls from below is great and yes you do get wet but that... more

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Wairaki Tourist Park | 200 Karetoto Road, Taupo 3377, New Zealand
Tel: 64 7 374 8572 Fax: 64 7 374 8573