Kawarau Jet Rotorua

Welcome to Kawarau Jet, based on the shores of scenic Lake Rotorua. If ever a jet boat ride lived up to its catch-cry of speed, spins and adrenaline, it’s got to be with Kawarau Jet.

You’ll only have to look at the smiley faces of passengers who have disembarked from the big yellow boat to know they’ve had an awesome experience.

Activity Options

Speed, Spins & Adrenalin

• This is a fantastic half hour trip filled with adrenalin pumping action!
• Take this classic blood pumping thrill ride in the sleek yellow boat & take in 4 historical landmarks
• You’ll pass by Mokoia Island, the Sacred Island and sprint over the world renowned Sulphur Lake
• This is the very best way to experience the unpredictable and beautiful Lake Rotorua

Manupirua Hot Springs

• Travel at high speed across scenic Lake Rotorua to the Ohau Channel
• Then onto Lake Rotoiti where you will be taken to the Manupirua Hot Pools for a relaxing soak
• These tranquil hot pools are set in a very special place and only accessible by boat
• Return back to the base with yet more excitement to be expected from KJet, (approx 2.5 hours)

Ohinemutu Guided Tour

• Take a speedy journey around beautiful Lake Rotorua with KJet’s Speed, Spins & Adrenaline trip
• Once back on land, depart on a personal introduction and exclusive encounter of Ohinemutu Village
• Here you will learn the history of Rotorua and about the first people to arrive in this special place
• Visitor’s will become guests with a personal Mitere guide, experiencing Maori hospitality & seeing first hand how they balance the modern world and still maintain tribal values, (approx 1.5 hours)

Hamurana Springs

• If you would like a combination of high speed action and true tranquility, this is your best option
• The yellow boat takes you in full speed to the other side of Lake Rotorua, to the Hamurana Springs
• Once arrived, you can enjoy a peaceful walk through this beautiful park
• The natural springs are full of huge trout, swimming in the most amazingly crystal clear water
• On the way back, there will be some more blood-pumping Jet boating to enjoy, (approx 1.5 hours)

5 in 1 Combo

• Leave the Rotorua Lakefront for an exciting 30-minute Jet boat ride in one of KJet’s sleek yellow boats. Expect no less than Speed, Spins and Adrenalin.

• You will then be escorted to Ohinemutu Village for an hour’s guided tour with Matua Shaloh. Learn how MITERE manage the responsibilities of living in the modern world, while maintaining the unique practices of a tribal family.

• Then get ready for a 15-minute scenic helicopter flight around the beautiful geothermal landscape, landing on Mount Ngongotaha.

• Next trip is on the “Luge” a small sledge that you control down the mountain on a concrete track x2. Its very safe and lots of fun!

• Now you’ll be hungry, just wait until you see the extensive buffet at the Skyline restaurant and take in the panoramic views.

• After your meal enjoy the leisurely decline down Mount Ngongotaha in the purpose built gondolas what a view!

Mix and Match Combos

• Kawarau Jet also offers Mix & Match combos with the Duxton Hotel, Pure Cruise New Zealand, Helipro, Riverrats Rafting, and Clearwater Cruises. Trout fishing can be organised as well.

• KJet are happy to design flexible packages and can pretty much fit in with any other operator to make your day a huge success.

Other Information

• Under 5’s ride for free
• A full wet weather canopy is available
• Courtesy pick up & drop off within the city can be arranged
• Open 365 days a year
• All ages welcome
• Kawarau Jet are ready for departure in daylight hours and in the morning or evening when required
• All activities are subject to minimum numbers and time confirmation
• Kawarau Jet reserves the right to alter the pricing & departure times

Location

Memorial Drive, Rotorua, New Zealand. A short stroll from Fenton Street and Rotorua’s CBD.