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NZ Riverjet Thermal Safari

Highway 5 between Taupo and Rotorua | Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, New Zealand
+64 7 333 7111
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Ranked #11 of 48 activities in Rotorua
Type: Water Sports
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Napier
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

What an amazing trip, Friendly welcome from Chrissy and Adam. First part along the river starts with a traditional Maori welcome and plenty of Info from Adam about the river, history, flora and fauna. Second part involves 'The Squeeze" a great short walk/squeeze through a rock formation through knee deep warm water. When Adam then said" Around the corner you... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Thanks Chrissy & Adam. We were extremely lucky to be the only 2 booked on the morning trip with Adam on 'The Boss' making it very personalised. Adam was very entertaining and shared his great knowledge of the area and history and put the jetboat through its best to thrill us and succeeded. Can't imagine I will get to experience... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

We really enjoyed our day with Chrissy and Adam. We really appreciated Adam's knowledge of the area and the old Muldi stories he shared. We enjoyed the hot springs and mud baths we saw as part of the Thermal Safari Adventure and also loved the jetboating. We would recommend ths trip to anyone!

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Gladstone, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

What a fantastic trip! We arrived & got our life-jackets on (kids fitted perfectly). Our guide Adam arrived & we headed up the beautiful Waikato River. It was a nice cruisy ride with lots of opportunities to take pictures & lots of information/stories told to us. The scenery changes dramatically as you head up the river. The stop at Orakei... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

I have been on many different jet boating trips over the years and this is one of my top two. Chrissy and Adam were friendly and knew their stuff. The ride itself was fantastic. The first leg is the slower leisurely cruise down the beautiful Waikato river with a knowledgable commentary. The return trip is the what jet boating is... More

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Orlando
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

My husband and I were booked with New Zealand RiverJet for the Thermal Safari adventure by our travel agent. We told them we were interested in adventure, but also relaxation and cultural activities. With this activity, we got all of the above! The hosts and guide at New Zealand RiverJet were friendly and knowledgeable. The thermal land at Orekei Korako... More

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Adelaide
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

It is hard to describe how magical this trip was, the jet boating was great fun but what really made this trip is the 38 degree hot waterfall hidden in the secluded opening at the end of the squeeze!! Sitting under the waterfall feels like someone is messaging your body all over, highly recommend the Squeeze tour to any one... More

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Cairns, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013

What a spinout!!! - great adventure!!! loved every second. From the moment we were delivered by Trent of Elite Adventures we were wecomed by Nick Owner Operator - boy what a great time such a varied few hous of jaw dropping adventue with a difference - we visyited the squeze a truely unique hour then the ride back was great... More

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Caloundra
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013

Had an awesome time.. Catered to all needs .. Great scenic trip down the river with a very informative guide Adam.. Great bird impersonations as well... The stop over was fantastic... It covered all varieties of Geothermal activity... We loved the Jet boat ride back complete with 360's and the odd little well directed sprays of water compliments of our... More

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2013

This was a great experience. My girlfriend and I did the squeeze and it was definitely worth it as you get to walk in the thermal waters through to a great hidden waterfall. The ride back was great fun!

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