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Huka Falls River Cruise

377 Reviews

#4 of 29 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Taupo

Tours, Boat Tours & Water Sports, Outdoor Activities

Aratiatia Dam Carpark, Taupo, New Zealand

+64 800 278 336

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“Thanks Jordan”

Visited Hukka falls today on the cruise boat. Jordan was a great host the cruise went for about 50... read more

Reviewed 6 days ago

THE LEGENDARY G

“Very relaxing cruise”

Visited Hukka falls today on the cruise boat. Simon was a great host the cruise went for about 1... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Kristie W

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5.0

377 reviews

Excellent81%
Very good16%
Average1%
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Aratiatia Dam Carpark, Taupo, New Zealand

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+64 800 278 336

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THE LEGENDARY G

Reviewed 6 days ago

Thanks Jordan

Visited Hukka falls today on the cruise boat. Jordan was a great host the cruise went for about 50 mins. There's is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Toilet, tea and coffee available on board. It take aprox 45mins to get to Falls you get...More

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Kristie W

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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Very relaxing cruise

Visited Hukka falls today on the cruise boat. Simon was a great host the cruise went for about 1 and a half hours. There's is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Toilet, tea and coffee available on board. It take aprox 45mins to get to...More

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Thanks Kristie for your great comments/feed back, glad you enjoyed cruising with us and hopefully have some wonderful photo memos.

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JoyTony1955

Havelock North, New Zealand

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Relaxing Cruise

A very relaxing way to ride the river. Informative cruise about local attractions and highlight was getting up close to Huka Falls (3 times) and allowing us plenty of time for photos. Will be recommending this to friends and family as its certainly value for...More

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Thanks for your positive feed back, glad you got some great photos to remind you of your cruise and the mighty Huka Falls. Look forward to getting yourselves or your family and friends cruising with us in the near future. Cheers

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wilsonnm17

Nha Trang, Vietnam

183

Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile

Cruise up to the falls

What a bargain $39.00 for an hour half on the river, captain was great and took the boat right up to the falls so you feel the spray in your face.

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We are a family operated business and try our hardest to remain a good value for money product for everyone, thanks for your feedback

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Kelly Q

Roxby Downs, Australia

Reviewed 8 July 2018 via mobile

Wonderful Cruise

We had a fabulous time on this cruise! The captain was very friendly and engaging. Our three children had a ball and even got to drive the boat which for them was a massive highlight! The falls are quite impressive and you get closer to...More

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Thanks for your comments, we are glad your children enjoyed themselves as well and got to join in the fun/experience

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Madeline S

Brisbane, Australia

Reviewed 27 June 2018 via mobile

Outstanding service

We had the most fantastic time on this boat cruise! We took our 11 month old who slept through the whole thing - it’s such a relaxing ride. It was just the three of us so we where worried the boat wouldn’t leave, but instead...More

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Thanks for the great comments, glad you enjoyed your cruise with us, hope to see you again one day when your little one is a bit bigger and can take it all in too.

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laurakL3014HH

The Gap

Reviewed 19 June 2018

Wonderful commentary.

A far more peaceful way to get to the Hukka falls. But, just as exciting when you get there, commentary on the way is fantastic as was all the company on board on that day.

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We love it when the customers converse well with each other, and share there unique experiences, glad you enjoyed cruising with us

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Csulli91

Torquay, United Kingdom

117

Reviewed 16 June 2018 via mobile

Fantastic time

Thank you so much Simon for providing our group of 7 with a Taupo trip highlight. So accommodating, really interesting facts and great value. Would recommend to all - perfect tour.

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Marilyn M

Florence, Arizona

309

Reviewed 2 June 2018

Great guide, beautiful view of the river and OMG the falls!

When we first arrived in Taupo we went on the walking tour of Huka Falls. The whole country is amazing so to say anything less about the falls would be an understatement. After a few days we heard about Dave who has been running on...More

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Thanks for the great comments glad you enjoyed the cruise and the fantastic Huka Falls.

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BigMaar

Bellingham, Washington

Reviewed 26 May 2018 via mobile

Worth every kiwi!

Fantastic time, Simon! Relaxing cruise, lots of good info. Got nice and close to the falls! Look forward to coming back for a guided trout fishing excursion!

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Glad you enjoyed it, I’ll pass comments on to Simon cheers

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Questions & Answers

MLYang

I get seasick quite easily. Will this be a problem on this river cruise? Really suffered on a jet boat ride a few years back.

17 November 2016|

Answer

River is always calm, and we have had no problem with sea sickness

Amanda Y

Is it ok to bring a toddler On this cruise?

16 November 2016|

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Toddlers are fine, there is also room for your stroller if required.

Cam L

Do you guys have a contact email address? I'm trying to confirm a booking for 2 people. 10:30am 23/04/2016.

7 April 2016|

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They don't use an email address as they spend a lot of their time either on the water or the riverbank. They use a phone which redirects to the mobile they have at the riverbank. 0800 278336