Save 10%; Rapids Jet is a 35-minute white-water jet boating experience. The ride heads to the Aratiatia Power Station to the base of New Zealand’s biggest and longest rapids that spill from the Aratiatia Dam daily.

Onboard, there’s a huge adrenalin rush as the professional driver then shoots through the narrowest canyon on the Waikato River to the Full James Rapids. The boat then plays in the pressure waves of the awesome Nga Awa Purua Rapids (river of springs).

Rapids Jet takes on the biggest commercially jet boated rapids in New Zealand. The impressive 500 horsepower Chevy V8 jet boats muscle up and down the white-water rapids with ease and legendary jet boat spins are thrown in too.

The Backpacker Group Members Deal

10% discount (excludes Family Passes) sign into your members page to find out how to get the deal.

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Schedule & Duration

 Daily all year round (Closed Christmas Day)  Boats operate daily 9.00am – 4.00pm

Allow 1 hour, jet boat ride is 35 minutes on the water.

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Terms & Conditions

  • Available for TBG members only
  • Direct bookings only
  • Not to be used in conjunction with any other discounts, promotions, or deals

 

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