Blast around Lake Rotorua on a jet boat tour! An expert driver spins you around on an adrenaline-infused adventure and delivers you at top-speed to all of the iconic landmarks. Experience 30 action-packed minutes of family-friendly fun as you hear live narration on the history of the area. Select from multiple departure times; spray jackets included.

Lake Rotorua jet boat ride
Board a powerboat for a 30-minute narrated tour
Spin and speed through the water on an adrenaline-inducing trip
See Mokoia Island, Sulphur Bay and Kawaha Point

What's Included

Driver/guide
Spray jacket
Life jacket
Live commentary
Photos (available to purchase)

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Lakefront Drive
Lakefront Drive, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
Departure Point: Katoa Lake Rotorua office Address: 1 Lakefront Drive, Rotorua 3010 Arrival: It is important you arrive 15 minutes prior to your booking time. Dates: Daily Return point: Returns to original departure point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A minimum of 4 people per booking is required (please call 073437600 if you do not meet this requirement but would like to book)
Wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not available for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Traveler Photos

Featured review

Renee_T

Highlight of recent trip to Rotorua (in terms of activities) so fun and loved the storytelling eg Hinemoa and Tūtanekai - very rich history in the area and told with a sense of humour. Would have loved to go onto Mokoia island (a very tragic history)so might need to come back another time

Reviews

5.0

59 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

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Great experience for the family and kids.

Rachel_T, Mar 2023

The weather wasn't the best but the driver was absolutely fantastic. Picking the best path of travel and using it to his advantage. Was so much fun. Really enjoyed getting up close to the island.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Kia ora Rachel, it is wonderful to hear you had a fantastic time with us despite the weather! Mokoia Island is a really spectacular place and we are glad you enjoyed getting to see it up close :)

Go for it

seba_h, Feb 2023

Knowing the history re: Mokoia Isl, the spins on the boat, the romantic story of Hinemoa & Tūtanekai. Great / Funny driver

Response from Host, Apr 2023

It is always good to hear that people enjoy the informative side as well as the jet boating itself - the drivers here love to entertain and I am stoked that you had a great time with us :)

Enjoy

amber_s, Dec 2022

Fun, great experience good customer service c and very friendly staff members me and partner and will go again

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Hi Amber, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave us such a great review - please do come back again for another spin :)

We really enjoyed a lot....

Naveen_S, Dec 2022

We really enjoyed a lot. The staf was very helpful and treat you with sweet smile.🙂. It was wonderful experience.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

We are grateful for your 5 star review, I will let our team know that they did a good job and that you enjoyed your time with us!

Great family experience

Romina_F, Dec 2022

It was a great family activity with lots of interesting commentary. The 30 minute timing is perfect.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

We love being able to host the whole family, and it is great that you and your family had a great time!

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jasmel_M, Dec 2022

Great customer service Really enjoyed the trip Good fun activity for family/friends/kids Would like to go back

Response from Host, Apr 2023

We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us such a good review and brilliant that you had such a good trip. Do come back again :)

Wonderful experience

Victoria_Z, Dec 2022

We had fun time riding jet boat on lake Rotorua. It is really amazing experience. Highly recommended to family or friends.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review, really good to hear you had an amazing experience :)

Awesome!

Holly_S, Aug 2022

Amazing experience and great staff 😊 love learning some history of the are. Would defs do again so we can try the island visit 🤙🏼

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Kia ora Holly, it's excellent to hear that you loved our Jet Boat tour. We are so thrilled to be able to share some of Rotorua's incredible history with visitors like yourself. Look forward to hosting you again in the future :)

Great ride so much fun

halafaraj10, Jul 2022

Amazing time and very friendly staff Loved the experience and will do it again Great ride and loved the whole experience

Response from Host, Sep 2022

We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us such a great review and so good to hear you had so much fun. We look forward to hosting you again in the future!

Great fun- even for the very old and very young

Gaylene_C, Jun 2022

I took my grandson and his Mum on this and found it to be informative and fun.....even if Kevin did have to keep dodging all those imaginery rocks in the middle of the lake. My grandson is 9 and thought is was awesome, his grandmother much older and not enjoying the turns as much as he did.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Hi Gaylene, its all about making those memories aye! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. So good to hear that you were all able to enjoy the ride and looking forward to hosting you again in the future.

The whole family laughed...

Karla_K, Jun 2022

The whole family laughed non-stop. So much fun, but also filled with some really cool stories about the Rotorua area and its history. Highly recommended!

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Kia ora Karla, We always hope our visitors come back having had fun and learning something new about the area/history, so really glad to hear your feedback. Have a great day!

Awesome speedy spinny boat ride

Paula_M, May 2022

I took my 30 yr old son who absolutely loved it. When I looked at him he was smiling from ear to ear. He never does adventurous things so it was great.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Hi Paula, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are super stoked that you and your son had a great time on our trip. We hope you come back to try our Hot Pools trip too :)

Love love loved this...

Tait_M, Apr 2022

Love love loved this experience...Kelvin was such a cool and fun guide.We had so much fun and we are definitely doing this again

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Kia Ora, Thanks for your review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your Jet Boat ride with Kelvin. He is a great guide and believe it or not, he gets to call that "work" Look forward to hosting you again in the future. Nga Mihi, Katoa Team

Totally recommend

Renee_T, Jan 2022

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Hi Renee, Glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us and appreciated the amazing history of Lake Rotorua that we get to share with our guests. We look forward to hosting you again in the future. Many thanks, Katoa Team

What a trip!

Cathie_P, Dec 2021

Such a friendly team. Loved the trip and the stories about the place we were in. Will come again for sure.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Hi Cathie, Thanks for taking the time to review our Jet Boat ride. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your experience and the amazing history of the lake. Cheers, Katoa

Exhilarating boat trip.

Clare_C, Nov 2021

The boat ride was so much fun, my 7 and 8 year old loved it! My husband and I were so impressed with the how great the team were, especially our driver who was so informative and funny.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Hi Clare, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We really appreciate the feedback and are stoked to hear your family enjoyed your Jet Boat ride with us on Lake Rotorua. Thanks very much, Katoa Team