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    Huka Falls River Cruise

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    364 Reviews
    #4 of 27 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Taupo
    Outdoor Activities, Tours, Boat Tours & Water Sports
    Aratiatia Dam Carpark, Taupo, New Zealand
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    “Great Cruise”

    What a wonderful relaxing river trip, great humerous commentery by owner, & when you get up to the... read more

    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Alison G
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    “Wonderful experience”

    It was a magical trip on the river. Peaceful and beautiful. Recommend standing at the front of the... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Rosalind23
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    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Great Cruise

    What a wonderful relaxing river trip, great humerous commentery by owner, & when you get up to the falls......WOW it was so exciting. far better than having a look down from the bridge. Tea & Coffee served on board, just go , you will not...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Wonderful experience

    It was a magical trip on the river. Peaceful and beautiful. Recommend standing at the front of the boat when you get close to the falls. Peter the company owner and boat driver was knowledgeable and friendly . Highly recommend !

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Magical Cruise

    Looking at Huka Falls from the bridge was great but feeling the power of the falls from the cruise was just truely amazing! Fantastic commentary from Dave, he was right that my wife cannot get seasick from this cruise! Highly recommended - definitely a must...More

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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Fabulous

    Dave was wonderful - from booking the trip to the commentary on the boat. There was also free coffee/tea on the boat. We got up close and personal to the Huka Falls. Just magic.

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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Loved it!

    We are so pleased we booked with Huka Falls River Cruise, we took our three kids and we all loved every aspect of the trip. Dave was so informative, he certainly knew his stuff and was an awesome guide. We will do this trip again...More

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    Reviewed 8 March 2018
    Relaxing and stunning views

    We visited this event on a beautiful sunny day. Luckily there were very few people on the boat with us so we had lots of space to walk around both inside and out. The travel up to the falls was pleasant but the falls are...More

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    Dave K, Owner at Huka Falls River Cruise, responded to this reviewResponded 11 March 2018

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    Reviewed 8 March 2018
    Delightful river cruise!

    Such an enjoyable journey up the river to Huka falls! The tour operator - Dave - was full of information about the area both historic and current. A more relaxing alternative to the jet boat ride, this river cruise would suit all ages - in...More

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    Dave K, Owner at Huka Falls River Cruise, responded to this reviewResponded 11 March 2018

    Delightful comment, thanks from Dave and the team.

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    Reviewed 7 March 2018
    Relaxing

    Very relaxing. Staff friendly full off knowledge. Lovely experience everyone chatting. Recommended other experiences to try. Getting up close to falls great. Would recommend, value for money!

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    Dave K, Owner at Huka Falls River Cruise, responded to this reviewResponded 10 March 2018

    Thanks for the comment, hope you enjoyed the Taupo region.

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    Reviewed 7 March 2018 via mobile
    Great boat ride

    Enjoyed a lot our boat ride. Great storytelling on the falls and the region in general,. The crew was very kind, helpful and funny. We saw many birds, fishes and of course the beautiful Huka falls from close. Kids were also allowed to drive the...More

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    Dave K, Owner at Huka Falls River Cruise, responded to this reviewResponded 10 March 2018

    Thanks for your great feedback

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    Reviewed 26 February 2018 via mobile
    Magical

    Was way better than I expected. Dave was the perfect tour/boat operator and his easy found nature made it fun. A very relaxing cruise up the river to the falls which were magical to see from that angle. Dave goes round afew times so everyone...More

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    MLYang
    17 November 2016|
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    Response from Dave K | Property representative |
    River is always calm, and we have had no problem with sea sickness
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    Amanda Y
    16 November 2016|
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    Response from Dave K | Property representative |
    Toddlers are fine, there is also room for your stroller if required.
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    Cam L
    7 April 2016|
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    Response from Paul G | Reviewed this property |
    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
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