New Zealand’s Most Visited Natural Attraction

Experience awesome views from a purpose build river boat, crystal clear water, birdlife and native bush lined riverbanks.

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New Zealand's Most Visited Natural Attraction

Experience awesome views from a purpose build river boat, crystal clear water, birdlife and native bush lined riverbanks.

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Why Huka Falls?

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Awesome Views

Experience awesome views of Huka Falls (New Zealand’s highest volume waterfall) from our purpose built riverboat. Comfortable inside seating, large rear deck and front viewing platform.

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Real New Zealand Experience

A real New Zealand experience with crystal clear water, birdlife and native bush lined riverbanks. See natural hot streams and the earth’s energy that drives Wairakei Geothermal Power Station.

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Complimentary Drinks

Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee while cruising on water that is always calm and watch New Zealand’s largest rapids (Aratiatia Rapids) recreated before our cruise.

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Excellent Photo Opportunity

This is an excellent cruise for breathe taking photography and we operate in all weathers.

Cruise Options

Daily Cruise Times

10:30am All Year

12:30pm All Year

2:30pm All Year

4:30pm Summer Only

Adult Pass

$42.00

15 years +

Child Pass

$15.00

5 – 15 years

Under 5 years

Under 5’s Free

Under 5 years, One per adult

Family Package

$99.00

2 Adults + 2 Children.

(1 Child goes free)

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Best way to book

Freephone 0800 278 336

If you would like to make a booking for a cruise the best and easiest way is to call our freephone number.

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Advanced Bookings

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If you are looking at booking more than a week in advance please fill in the form on our contact page. We will then contact you to confirm your booking.

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About Us

Family business since 2001
Owner operators Dave and Ang Kilmister have lived in Taupo since 1995. We met overseas in London while on working holidays. In 1995 we returned home to New Zealand and decided to take a drive to see where they would like to live. Visiting many regions we finally reached Taupo where our car broke down and we are still here today.

Environment – Our purpose built River boat was built with the environment in mind. We have very clean burning 4 stroke motors that run high thrust propellers. These motors allow for quiet smooth operation and are designed for cruising not speed.

Testimonials

“Really worth while”

I’ve been wanting to do this cruise for awhile now so we decided to do it on our honeymoon recently. The cruise was really worth while the commentary was great, the guy running it was fantastic. The cruise is definitely value for money will definitely be back again in the near future.

Kimberley C

“Great fun”

We went on the huka falls river cruise yesterday and as the meeting point was in the ariatiara dam car park we were able to combine watching the Dan gates being opened before and after the cruise. Dave our host was great giving us a really interesting dialogue as we cruised to the falls , once at the falls which were spectacular he kept circling so we could all get our photos taken. I would recommend this trip to anyone visiting the area as its well worth it.

Kenneth S

“Amazing experience Huka Falls River Cruise dont miss it!”

What a great experience to see the huka falls so close. The beautiful scenery of the Waikato river, lots of birds. Comfortable boat and all the information about the area that Dave our friendly guide provided us made our tour more interesting.

Jessica Falconi

“The best and closest way to see the Huka Falls”

ally enjoyed this river cruise and getting up so close to the Falls themselves. The driver provided an interesting commentary as we cruised up and down the river and we had several ‘runs’ up to the Falls so plenty of opportunity to take photos. There weren’t that many people on our cruise and hardly any made use of the platform at the front of the boat which didn’t make any sense to us as it was definitely the best place to view the Falls themselves. We also stayed out there for the whole trip back down the river (with the platform all to ourselves!) and we could still hear the commentary outside. Free tea & coffee were also provided on board. Very enjoyable 🙂

Heather JC68

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If your booking is for within the next few days – please call us on 0800 278 336 to ensure your spot!
Otherwise, if your booking is of the advanced nature, please complete the contact form on the booking page.