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Katoa Jet Boat tour on Lake Rotorua
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Katoa Jet Boat tour on Lake Rotorua

By Katoa Jet
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Ages 2-99, max of 50 per group
Duration: 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket


  • Driver/guide
  • Spray jacket (optional)
  • Life jacket
  • Live commentary
  • Photos (available to purchase)


Start:
  • 1 Lakefront Drive, City Lake front, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
    IMPORTANT: YOU MUST ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR BOOKING TIME. If you do not, you may miss your trip and you will not be able to reschedule or receive a refund. Address: 1 Lakefront Drive, Rotorua 3010 Return point: Returns to original departure point.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5303P3

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travellers can participate
    • A minimum of 4 people per booking is required (please call 073437600 if you do not meet this requirement but would like to book)
    • Not available for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with back/neck injuries
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5303P3

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    $99.00
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    • Katoa Jet
      550
      Rotorua, New Zealand
      Joined in September 2009
    • anneb00th
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Enjoyed every minute!
      Thoroughly enjoyed this trip. Ride out onto the lake was fun with the 180 spins. Then a fantastic ride through the chanels seeing so much bird life. Pools were lovely experience- just about the right length of time. Able to try out the varying levels of temperatures and have a beer! Obviously can get cold and windy on the boat so wrap up. You get given a big waterproof and life jacket. Changing area at pool side bit basic but fine. Will was a great captain! One of the best trips so far for us
      Written 4 November 2024
    • Trek57550123029
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A lovely break in Rotorua.
      Spent a sunny day and night in Rotorua as a break in a journey. Loved the lakefront development, Kuirau Park and walking around the central city.
      Written 24 January 2024
    • LilChicken1979
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great trip for the family
      Absolutely loved it! Was a great thrill ride for all ages - didn’t get knocked about as I was expecting to and was wonderfully refreshing on such a hot day. Also received a bit of local history at various spots which was another nice touch. We all wanted to go back on as soon as it finished. Would highly recommend, thanks team!
      Written 11 January 2024
    • KSGIL
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highly recommend
      Wonderful ride and worthy. Kids loved this ride. Must go on ride. He explained very well about rotorua.
      Written 14 May 2023
    • Lawzie1
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great activity!
      We all really enjoyed the entire trip our guide was great really funny and interactive and the spins were pretty awesome, would definitely recommend going! Our toddler wasn't too sure about the speeding and spins but enjoyed looking out at the sights and we all felt very safe on board.
      Written 29 April 2023
    • Adventure908145
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Not to be missed
      Wow, what an experience. There was only 4 of us and the weather looked iffy, but the guys still took us out. And so glad they did! The jetboat speed and spins was the highlight for our 4yo and 6yo. The hot pools were lovely. Lots of different temp pools and an amazing view over Lake Rotoiti. Even a cold plunge into the lake via a water slide if you're brave. Highly recommend this tour.
      Written 11 June 2022
    • ClaireL3737
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing experience
      Fantastic experience. Kelvin was an excellent, knowledgeable guide. Catered our ride for our wee family. Highly recommend.
      Written 2 October 2021
    • Naomi12016
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience
      We really enjoyed our 30 minute jet boat ride. Great driver with a good sense of humour. The age range in our group was 11-78 years so a great activity for all ages.
      Written 9 July 2020
    • Lisa_chaffey_2020
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best thing I ever did
      The team were so friendly and accommodating. I'm afraid of heights but this was the best thing I've ever done. 100% recommend to anyone
      Written 20 June 2020
    • livvybb123
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Parasailing and jet boating
      We had a really great time parasailing here - spectacular views. We enjoyed it so much we booked straight on to the jet boating which gave us a good insight into some of the local history whilst having a lot of fun!
      Written 5 March 2020
    • Jennie028
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic jet boat experience
      Professionalism, fun and a must do experience while in Rotorua. It is a fantastic jet boat ride which won't disappoint as the captain shares local cultural knowledge, sightseeing and landmarks while on your boat ride.
      Written 24 February 2020
    • liaburnan
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing experience!!
      Awesome experience! 10/10 recommend! Great price too! People were great and we had an awesome day!!!
      Written 24 February 2020
    • Susan C
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      wonderful service
      We had booked online for our jetboat experience, however due to not enough people wanting to do this trip it was cancelled. The staff were very helpful about either rebooking our experience or refunding our payment. We will try again to get this trip done :)
      Written 15 February 2020
    • Kookoogala
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great and affordable fun A++
      Super friendly and supportive staff, we were nervous in the beginning but the staff on board helped to ease them. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Rotorua!
      Written 14 February 2020
    • bevgosson
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Bev
      Another beautiful day in Rotorua a great day to be on the lake. Staff were fantastic and very helpful putting on life jackets. Our guide was very knowledgeable of the area. The only down side was on the very first spin I hurt my ribs by everyone leaning against me and suffered for about a month after. However, It was certainly worth the money my daughter and grand kids loved it.
      Written 4 February 2020
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    Neil R
    Weston super Mare, UK42 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had an awesome time as a family of 7 (4 adults, 2 children and a teenager) jet boating on Lake Rotorua on Friday 3rd January 2020. We did the 30 minute tour and our driver gave us some interesting Maori history about the islands as well as plenty of spray, it was exciting yet comfortable for our 7 and 6 year old daughters. I even bought the photos as they were such good value. The friendly staff were kind enough to wait for us when we were slightly late arriving, having under-estimated the drive time from Tauranga.
    Written 28 January 2020
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    Hi Neil R Thanks for your review of our 30 min speed and spin tour, great to hear we managed to give every member of the family an unforgettable experience. Thanks for taking a moment to let everyone know what you thought. Come back again soon, just leave a little earlier next time ;P
    Written 8 February 2020
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    AuraAccom
    Rotorua, New Zealand13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2020
    We've just finished our staff do with Katoa Jet and it was amazing. It was a surprise stop so when we arrived there were a few reluctant faces, but by the end of it everyone, young and old was screeching with laughter, smiles ear to ear and a little bit of that Poly Pools mineral water splashed across our faces. But this wasn't all about speed, spins and splashes, as James the driver humorously shared his vast knowledge of the lake, Mokoia Island and the surrounding areas. Thanks for an unforgettable experiences team. Nick & the rest of the Aura team.
    Written 15 December 2020
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    Kia ora Aura team, It was a pleasure hosting your staff function this year. We love to change reluctant faces into mega smiles! We hope you had a lovely christmas! Good to know Jaymz did an awesome job, he is by far the best looking employee we have. Many thanks - Jaymz
    Written 25 December 2020
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Rita Hokai
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2020 • Business
    We went as a group with kids in tow originally kids were a bit afraid but they loved it at the end. GReat ride out from the jetty traveling around Lake Rotorua. The captain was very informative about the history of the Lake Rotorua, surroundings and Makoia Island. Enjoyed the boat ride very much even if I got a bit wet.
    I would highly recommend this ride as a touristy/family must do.
    Written 15 December 2020
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    Kia ora Keyfilly, We appreciate the review. Our jet boat ride is aimed for families like yourselves, awesome to hear your kids overcame their nerves and enjoyed the ride. We hope to see you again soon!
    Written 25 December 2020
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    Jamieson
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2020 • Family
    This was not only a fantastic experience James was an awesome driver/tour guide very humorous and the lovely lady who organises booking etc (Sorry forgot name) you were amazing changing our original scheduled time .. you guys made our holiday epic .. totally recommend doing this :)
    Written 8 October 2020
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    Kia Ora Jamieson78 So great top hear this kind of feed back. Nice to know they whole team put together an awesome afternoon for you. Can't wait to have you guys return for another trip some time!
    Written 1 November 2020
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    Pommy marauder
    Rotorua, New Zealand24 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2024 • Business
    Had a great time out on the lake with the team from Katoa. Came for our Christmas function and they were very accomodating and very professional but also fun. Bex was a great driver (even if we did get a tad soaked) and had some great information about the local history and culture. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to try some local thrills
    Written 24 November 2024
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    We are so pleased to hear that you and your work crew decided to come out for a spin to finish your year! Even better that you had a great time. Hopefully you dried off a bit before your beers after :)
    Written 12 January 2025
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    Jillian L
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2024 • Family
    This was such an amazing ride for myself and my twin. We did this for our 50th, thank you so much to our guide. I'm so sorry I forgot his name, as we have done a lot o stuff in Rotorua this week. He was very knowledgeable about the lake and told us stuff that even I didn't know which was really cool. Very friendly team. Ngà mihi
    Written 19 October 2024
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    Kia ora! Wow, we love it when customers choose our tour to celebrate their birthdays and even better that you enjoyed it! We hope you and your twin enjoyed the rest of your 50th birthday celebrations!
    Written 20 November 2024
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    portiacousins
    Bournemouth, UK119 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2023 • Family
    We absolutely loved this tour! Our Captain Bex was great fun, full of knowledge and a fantastic driver. The 360 degree turns are really good fun and we learned a lot about the history of Lake Rotorua along the way. All of the Team were so friendly and the tour was very good value. The photo package was a good buy too! Of our 6 week trip this was one of our best experiences so thank you.
    Written 21 March 2024
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    Wow what an excellent review, we are really happy to hear the experience was a highlight of your trip around! We will also be passing on the good words to Bex (Bex is best!)
    Written 25 March 2024
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    Rachael L
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2024 • Family
    We had an amazing time out on the lake front followered by a beautiful soak at Polynesian Spa.
    The team at Katoa Jet Boat are amazing safe drivers, friendly, helpful and enriched in beautiful history of the land and beautiful scenic views that surround lake Rotorua.
    What a beautiful special way to celebrate a double 50th with my beautiful waihine toa twin.
    I totally recommend this adventure🥰
    Written 20 October 2024
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    Two reviews from you wonderful wāhine, we are spoilt with such generosity. We are thrilled that you both enjoyed your trip with us to celebrate your 50th birthdays. We are glad to hear you both enjoyed the rest of your day at the Polynesian Spa :)
    Written 20 November 2024
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    Lyn
    Auckland, New Zealand6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2020
    An awesome experience and very informative. James was a great host - great sense of humour. He ensured we learnt some historical facts of Rotorua whilst having a blast in the boat. We will definitely be back! Thank you!
    The Howarth Family
    Written 21 July 2020
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    Wow thanks guys. Lovely to get that kind of feedback knowing everyone onboard loved the trip! Thanks for coming down, can't wait to have you guys back next time!
    Written 26 July 2020
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    Aysha F
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2021
    The guy we had was awesome. Very chill and relaxed dude who cracked a couple of jokes with us. Loved this trip around the lake and learned a little bit of history and facts around the lake. Loved the spins and how fast we were going. Would be super keen to come back.

    Keep up the awesome work guys!
    Written 26 September 2021
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    We are super pleased you had an awesome time and look forward to welcoming you back again in the future :)
    Written 3 November 2021
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