New Zealand RiverJet Rotorua & Taupo

Only the NZ RiverJet Thermal Safari incorporates a fantastic geothermal wonderland and a thrilling jet boating experience.

Enjoy RiverJet & Float Plane Combos, Full Day Tours or take the challenge of The Squeeze!

Activity Options

RiverJet Thermal Safari – How it works! The journey is in three steps

• Enjoy wildlife, scenery & historical stories on the mighty Waikato River, travelling at a leisurely pace
• Free entry into Orakei Korako Thermal Reserve to view this magnificent act of nature
• On the return journey experience the iconic ability of the famous Hamilton Jet

RiverJet and Float Plane Thrill Ride

• Scenic Float Plane rides, Orakei Korako Thermal Valley and New Zealand RiverJet!
• Float plane pick up from Rotorua or Taupo lakefronts, fly to Orakei Korako Thermal Valley and see mud pools, steaming cliffs, hot pools, silica terraces and the amazing Aladdin’s Cave!
• Enjoy the thrilling trip on the RiverJet down the Waikato River & then return by Float Plane

Cruising Overland

• Rainbow Mountain – scenic drive through lush farmland to the coloured slopes of Rainbow Mountain
• Mud Pools – short bushwalk to Crater Lake to view an explosive crater against a backdrop of bare brown, orange and red steaming cliffs and boiling mud pools
• RiverJet Thermal Safari – wildlife, scenery, historical stories plus speed, spins and thrills
• Orakei Korako – walk around this magnificent thermal reserve, see boiling pools of mud and water, geysers, silica terraces and a pre European Maori battle site
• Rotorua Sites – Government Gardens – created in the 1890s, The Redwoods & Kuirau Park

The Squeeze

• The adventure begins with a scenic jet boat ride through the Tutukau Gorge
• Disembark the boat in knee deep warm water and head towards a narrow gap in the cliff face and start the challenge of The Squeeze
• After maneuvering your way through narrow crevasses, climbing boulders, and wading through warm waist deep water, you emerge in stunning native New Zealand bush
• Soak up the atmosphere while relaxing in the thermal waters of a naturally heated bathing pool
• While ‘squeezing’ your way back to the boat, prepare yourself for the action packed ride ahead

Ultimate Heli Jet Adventure

• Scenic drive through lush farmland to Rainbow Mountain. Short bushwalk to Crater Lake to view an explosion crater against a backdrop of brown, orange & red steaming cliffs. View Boiling Mud Pools.
• RiverJet 45 minute scenic ride on the mighty Waikato enjoy history, wildlife & spectacular scenery.
• Orakei Korako Geothermal Wonderland, explore a world of gushing geysers, hot springs, bubbling mud pools and some of the largest and most amazing silica terraces in the world.
• Next a 30 minute return jet boat ride – experience the world famous spins and thrills
• Your helicopter awaits to whisk you away along the Volcanic fault line over Wai-O-tapu Thermal Wonderland and Waimangu Valley landing on the iconic Mount Tarawera Volcano. A short walk around this natural attraction to appreciate the full force of the 1886 eruption.

Departures

• RiverJet Thermal Safari 10.30 am, please be at the base by 10.15 am, other times on request
• Other trips to be arranged

Duration

• RiverJet Thermal Safari Allow 3 Hours
• RiverJet, Ultimate Heli Jet Adventure, Float Plane Thrill Ride and also The Squeeze allow half a day

Other Information

• RiverJet reserve the right to cancel/amend any trip due to safety, weather, river or road conditions
• Bring: camera, summer – sunglasses & sunscreen for protection, winter – warm clothing is essential
• RiverJet provides gloves and full length spray jackets for those who need them, free of charge
• The Squeeze maximum number of passengers is 8

Location

The RiverJet base is located on Highway 5 between Taupo and Rotorua. We are situated 44 km’s from Rotorua and 34 km’s from Taupo right on the Highway. It’s easy to find.