H2OHH White Water Rafting and Jet Boat Combo
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H2OHH White Water Rafting and Jet Boat Combo
By Tongariro River Rafting
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H2-Ohhh COMBO Raft + Jet Boat
Lake Taupo's most exciting White Water adventure!
Dash to the base of the spectacular Huka Falls on-board a twin engine V6 jet boat. Play in the tail of the mighty Huka Falls and slide past cliffs and trees at an amazing 80km/hr. Then get ready for Hukafalls Jet’s trademark 360 degree spins, leaving you with a beaming smile and heart pumping with adrenalin. We’ll then transfer you so you can continue your white water adventure by paddling and splashing your way along the Tongariro River. Enjoy a rafting experience that combines the heart-pumping action of more than 60 rapids with sufficient lower grade water that enables the splendid scenery and ample wildlife to be enjoyed.
Ages 10-99, max of 14 per group
Duration: 24h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Beverages
- Afternoon tea
- Driver/guide
- Taupo Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
What's not included- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Hukafalls Jet Taupo, 200 Karetoto Road, Wairakei, Taupō 3377, New Zealand
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9262P7- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- 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 14 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: 9262P7
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- Quest129497733540 contributionsAmazing experienceAmazing!!! We are a mum and daughter (age 13) who are not thrill seekers, but wanted to step our of our comfort zone. We had never rafted before. The grade 3 rafting was perfect for us and we had a blast. Our guide, Charlie, was, skilled, friendly and encouraging and we felt very safe.Written 6 December 2024
- florencedeim0 contributionsYoung kid friendly! Guides treat kids with kindness and respect.My family of four, including 2 young boys 6&7, had a wonderful time on the water with Corbin. This was our first time river rafting and Corbin and Charlie did an excellent job of explaining every step of the process in set up, assisting the final outfitting for my kids and of course being great guides on the water. We were fortunate in seeing Whio (4!) and a multitude of wildlife. This was a confidence booster for my kids and I know they're already looking forward to their next time on the water.Written 29 November 2024
- njkhrfewk0 contributionsNon-stop fun in the rapids!Excellent fun! Ethan did a superb job guiding us. The whole team was very professional. They made sure everyone felt safe, but it was really exhilarating, even for those who've rafted before.Written 10 November 2024
- kerrydG1825XL0 contributionsAwesome Family dayWanted to do something special with the family for my 65th Birthday so booked the Family Float tour. What an incredible experience that was had by all and has certainly been the highlight of our weekend in Taupo. Such a professional run event right from the arrival to the end, all the staff were welcoming and friendly and gave us all a very pleasant and memorable experience. Would highly recommend this adventure.Written 5 October 2024
- leEllieAndrews0 contributionsBeautiful tripThis trip was amazing! I am absolutely terrified of water and it took a lot in me to do this activity but I am so glad that I did. I felt safe the entire time and knew that I was in good hands with my guides Hec and Craig. Don’t get me wrong though I was scared at multiple times. The trip was so beautiful going through the gorge. It was truly breathtaking. They even gave us a warm drink half way through and a hot tomato soup with some bread at the end. I would recommend this trip even if you are super nervous.Written 5 October 2024
- steve_AYE_IT0 contributionsjust Brilliantbrilliant, just brilliant. the guide, Garth, was superb and great fun and as a senior guide allowed our 11 year old on the grade 3 which she loved as did the rest of us. great value for money too, wonderful views and even a bit of exercise snook in on on holiday. then to top it off when we got back to their new site we had home made soup waiting for us. just superb, do it!!!!Written 13 September 2024
- 534dashm0 contributionsMust do!!! Awesome Experience..Can’t say enough about our experience! Our family were warmly greeted by the Crew and staff as we arrived promptly to the meeting point. We had an incredible morning rafting at Tongariro we didn’t want it to end! The guides were experienced and made it that more special with their humour. We highly recommend this for anyone, especially with an inquisitive 6 year old the guides were able to keep him entertained. Thanks for an awesome experience, we hope to be back again soon!Written 12 September 2024
- bikinghiking590 contributionsFabulous!!!What an amazing trip! Turned out my son and I were the only people booked in on the day, very grateful to the team that it all went ahead! We had THE BEST GUIDE!! I’ve learnt so much about volcanic rocks!! and the birdlife on the river!! It’s a beautiful 2+hour journey. It was the first time rafting for my son and me and we loved it! The gear kept us so warm (even after jumping into the river halfway through). Brilliant memories!! We will be back with the rest of the family one day. Absolutely worth doing!Written 18 July 2024
- G8975RHlorit0 contributionsSo much fun!!!That was one of the best times of my life! The scenery was amazing and the guides were incredible! I really think the guide you have makes a difference in your experience and we had the best guide. What a day, I hope we get to do that again soon!Written 15 June 2024
- Jana C0 contributions10/10 recommend!!I had an absolute blast on this tour! I had Maya as my raft guide and she was amazing!!! She was very knowledgeable and professional. Along the way she told many stories about the history of the river and surroundings. The rafting feels very safe and so much fun. Although the water was cold i was given many layers which kept me warm! We also saw lots of blue ducks which was a bonus. Definitely recommend this experience!!!!Written 9 April 2024
- debramlynch0 contributionsFamily FloatI took a group of primary school students for the Family Float. The instructions about how to put on the warm clothing, wet suit and booties was very clear. All the staff were patient and encouraging of the students. Mina, our rafting guide was outstanding with her clear instructions and calm way she got the students to do what they needed to do and she helped us spot whio and shared some interesting facts. This was a great activity from go to whoa!Written 5 April 2024
- S3332KWpauls0 contributionsFantastic and highly recommend, well and truly worth every penny.Wow, what an incredible adventure we had! Our family went for white water rafting and it was a blast. Charlie, our guide, was simply amazing right from the word go. Even my wife, who was a little nervous, felt at ease throughout the trip and ended up loving every bit of it and my 10-year-old son, Well, he was ecstatic right from the first rapids. We were fortunate enough to have the boat all to ourselves and didn't come across any other boats during the 10km adventure. The river was simply perfect for families, with just the right level of rapids to get the adrenaline pumping. Charlie also showed us some unique and vibrant wildlife New Zealand offers. I can't recommend these guys enough! We had a fantastic time. Maybe when my son is 13, we'll return for the grade 3 trip. We even got a video and some great pictures included in the package which was a lovely little extra ( honestly expected to pay for the video ) Fantastic and highly recommend…Written 3 April 2024
- ACW1234567890 contributionsFamily floats fun!What a fantastic family fun experience! Our sons (11 and 13) loved it and so did we! Having never rafted before we had some minor nerves though had been reassured by the glowing reviews - one of which I am now writing! Our guide Stephan was great; chatty and relaxed and clearly skilled, we had some exciting moments but never felt in danger. The river is beautiful and we were heavily wet suited up for the temperature so it was thoroughly enjoyable. Highly recommend for your first rafting trip - enough of a rapid to be exciting but not so much that it’s scary. Bonus that all photos taken and the go pro video of the trip is all included!Written 29 March 2024
- ejbmcr0 contributionsAmazing ExperienceAmazing experience. Both my children (8 & 14) loved it and wanted to go again immediately. The team made a wonderful and enjoyable environment and any nerves were soon squashed. I cannot recommend this group any more. If you are looking to go rafting as a family or even without kids, this is place to go. The experience is amazing, the river is so clear, (icy for swimming - but you definitely need to hop in at the end!) and something everyone should try when visiting NZ! We will be back on our next trip- thank you guys so muchWritten 26 March 2024
- paulcY6348JE0 contributionsCracking and awesome and sweet as'Twas awesome, and they made the whole experience sweet as. Getting there was easy as, and the river was beautiful. Awesome bonus jump into the river. Jade was a starWritten 22 March 2024
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CosgroveAU
Mornington Peninsula, Australia287 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
An epic day on the water and so far the highlight of our trip in NZ. Jay was an amazing guide and very professional and made the day. Felt safe with Liv scouting ahead and ready to help whilst taking photos. With pics and video that are included, making that the icing on top of a great tour. A must do and worth the trip.
Written 19 April 2023
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Laura T
Alicante, Spain3 contributions
Had an amazing time today doing both the Huka Jet and Rafting.
The Jetboat was a huge adrenaline kick with our great pilot doing loads of spins and turns. We came very close to the Huka Fall and got to see and feel the astonishing power of the water. Our pilot was very nice and paid great awareness to everyone’s safety.
It was a quite cold day for rafting but the clothing they offered was more than adequate. Our guide, Paul, was fantastic! Nice guy with a lot of humour ;)
We will highly recommend these activities to anyone who is going to Taupo!
The Jetboat was a huge adrenaline kick with our great pilot doing loads of spins and turns. We came very close to the Huka Fall and got to see and feel the astonishing power of the water. Our pilot was very nice and paid great awareness to everyone’s safety.
It was a quite cold day for rafting but the clothing they offered was more than adequate. Our guide, Paul, was fantastic! Nice guy with a lot of humour ;)
We will highly recommend these activities to anyone who is going to Taupo!
Written 11 April 2018
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Hi Laura,
We are thrilled that you enjoyed your H2Oh combo. Paul will be happy to hear that you had a good time in his raft and if you are ever back in the area we would love to see you out here again.
All the best,
The Team at TRR
Written 12 April 2018
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Rabita S.
230 contributions
I've only just started my month-long trip to NZ but I'm already thinking that this might perhaps become the highlight of my trip. As a first time rafter I couldn't possibly imagine a better trip. It went above and beyond all my expectations.
I did the H2OHH white water rafting and jet boat combo in a single day. They picked me up from the i-site in Taupo at 10 for the jet-boat. Took me to a base to get geared up and then on the boat. The jet-boat was great, took you really close to the falls, and did awesome 360 rotations. It wasn't too difficult and is suitable for pretty much anyone, while still being fun.
I got dropped back off to the i-site by 11:30am and was told that my River rafting bus would pick me up at 1. This gives you just the right amount of time to properly have lunch before the rafting adventure. I'd definitely suggest having a proper lunch at this point because the rafting adventure takes till 5:30pm before you get any proper food, and for anyone who's worried about eating before rafting, it really doesn't make your stomach weak.
The pick up for the rafting trip came at about 12:45pm. After picking up a few others we went to their base, which was a 45 minute drive from the i-site, to get changed into proper rafting gear. The entire set up was extremely professional and friendly. They even give you straps that hold your glasses from falling off which, for someone like me who wears prescription glasses, was an absolute blessing.
After gearing up they drive you to the top of the river, where they split you into teams of 6 or 7 with one guide per raft, and off you go.
The actual rafting experience is 2 hours long, and it is absolutely surreal. The views of the river cutting it's way across the forest are breathtaking.
Our guide Mitch was brilliant, giving us hilarious tidbits about the bunch of guides, insightful information about the river and the nature that sounds is, and also efficient instructions that got us through the shallow rocky waters, while being really friendly and funny the whole time.
The trip included a jump from a cliffside, and hot chocolate around 3/4ths of the journey. We were back at the base by 5:30, where they had a nice open sandwich station and drinks available. The photos of the trip were available for purchase for the others at $30, but for me they were included in the H2OHH package, which was great because they turned out awesome.
This is a must-do for anyone visiting Taupo, and Tongariro River Rafting handle the trip in the best way possible. Highest of recommendations!
I did the H2OHH white water rafting and jet boat combo in a single day. They picked me up from the i-site in Taupo at 10 for the jet-boat. Took me to a base to get geared up and then on the boat. The jet-boat was great, took you really close to the falls, and did awesome 360 rotations. It wasn't too difficult and is suitable for pretty much anyone, while still being fun.
I got dropped back off to the i-site by 11:30am and was told that my River rafting bus would pick me up at 1. This gives you just the right amount of time to properly have lunch before the rafting adventure. I'd definitely suggest having a proper lunch at this point because the rafting adventure takes till 5:30pm before you get any proper food, and for anyone who's worried about eating before rafting, it really doesn't make your stomach weak.
The pick up for the rafting trip came at about 12:45pm. After picking up a few others we went to their base, which was a 45 minute drive from the i-site, to get changed into proper rafting gear. The entire set up was extremely professional and friendly. They even give you straps that hold your glasses from falling off which, for someone like me who wears prescription glasses, was an absolute blessing.
After gearing up they drive you to the top of the river, where they split you into teams of 6 or 7 with one guide per raft, and off you go.
The actual rafting experience is 2 hours long, and it is absolutely surreal. The views of the river cutting it's way across the forest are breathtaking.
Our guide Mitch was brilliant, giving us hilarious tidbits about the bunch of guides, insightful information about the river and the nature that sounds is, and also efficient instructions that got us through the shallow rocky waters, while being really friendly and funny the whole time.
The trip included a jump from a cliffside, and hot chocolate around 3/4ths of the journey. We were back at the base by 5:30, where they had a nice open sandwich station and drinks available. The photos of the trip were available for purchase for the others at $30, but for me they were included in the H2OHH package, which was great because they turned out awesome.
This is a must-do for anyone visiting Taupo, and Tongariro River Rafting handle the trip in the best way possible. Highest of recommendations!
Written 28 December 2019
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Hi Rabita,
Wow, thank you so much for your review!
I'm so glad you enjoyed your time with us and on your jet boat ride! We love this stretch of river and it's awesome when we get to share it with people who appreciate it as much as we do!
Mitch is a great and very talented guide. He will be thrilled to read this review and to know you had such a good time.
I hope you enjoy the rest of your time in New Zealand and you get the opportunity to try out rafting again!
All the best,
The TRR Team.
Written 29 December 2019
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Jack R
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Oct 2021
White water rafting is so fun definitely my favourite thing to do in Taupo all the people are so funny and friendly
Written 14 October 2021
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Hi Jack,
Thank you for your review!
We are glad to hear you had lots fun rafting.
Ka kite ano
The TRR Team
Written 22 November 2021
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Trish Lloyd
1 contribution
Oct 2020 • Friends
Loved the white water rafting. Gypsy was a magnificent guide. The hot chocolate and tomato soup was a bonus too. It was really awesome to warm up in the hot pools afterwards too. Loved the day. Would certainly recommend and would definitely do it again
Written 15 October 2020
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Hi Trishey123,
Great to hear you enjoyed your trip with us!
Gypsy is awesome, isn't he! A great new addition to our team here!
We hope to see you on the river again.
All the best,
The TRR Team.
Written 15 October 2020
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mkr3782
Whitefish, MT3 contributions
Jan 2020
My husband and I were fortunate to raft the Tongariro yesterday. We were impressed with the number of rapids and the long 2 hour trip! Well worth the money. We rafted with Jay who was great fun and we felt very comfortable with his skills. We definitely got wet and loved jumping off the cliff as well. Thanks!
Written 24 January 2020
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Hi there,
We are so glad you enjoyed your time rafting with us! Jade is a brilliant guide and will be thrilled to hear that you guys enjoyed your time with him so much.
The cliff jump is always a great, and refreshing, part to the trip!
All the best,
The TRR Team.
Written 28 January 2020
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Gary Koh
1 contribution
Dec 2019 • Family
We did the white water rafting with Jade our guide. He was entertaining, always cracking jokes yet being absolutely professional, and always allowing us to get the most out of every turn / rapid while ensuring utmost safety. Amazing guide working in an amazing company, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves during our white rafting experience!!!! Thank you!!!
Unbeatable hospitality with the beverages and good given !!!!
Thank you! Will definitely recommend to everyone and anyone looking for a wonderful time in Taupo
Unbeatable hospitality with the beverages and good given !!!!
Thank you! Will definitely recommend to everyone and anyone looking for a wonderful time in Taupo
Written 7 December 2019
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Hi Gazzakoh,
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us such a good review. We just love hearing guest feedback and you've added to Jade's already big smile! It's great to hear that you felt safe as well, this is a top riority for us.
All the best,
The TRR Team
Written 11 December 2019
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por
1 contribution
Apr 2019 • Couples
Great day on the Jet boat and water rafting. the staff where very friendly and easy going in both places.
Written 12 April 2019
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Hi There,
Fantastic to hear that you had such a good time out on the river in the raft and the jet boat. Hopefully we will see you again in the future.
All the best,
The Team at TRR
Written 12 April 2019
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Jane
3 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
One of the best activities we have done in New Zealand, the nature is stunning, the raft fun (with wilder and softer parts), the guides were amazing and the tour company great! 100% recommended
Written 8 January 2019
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Hi Jane,
Thank you for such a great review. Its fantastic to hear that this was a highlight of your time here. Hopefully we will see you back here again one day.
All the best,
The Team at TRR
Written 8 January 2019
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Michael W
Derby, UK8 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
Did the H2O combo, first enjoyed the Hukka Jet Boat, fast wet and exhilarating boat ride. Then took the Tongario rafting, both well set up and efficient. Equipment at the rafting of good quality and condition. The river was clear cold and drinkable, the guides gave a safety briefing and then onto the river, our guide was Justin who was experienced on the river and knowledgeable about the river and its environs. Thoroughly good experience. Would do again.
Written 1 January 2018
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Hi,were on Taupo con Octuber 26th, we´re interested on water rafting and jet boat combo. Can you tell us a what time does the "trip" start. or where can we have to be at. or if you have multyple hours of those tours. thank you
Written 5 October 2018
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