Depart from the North Island's largest earth dam and view the ignimbrite cliffs. Then venture up the Rangitaiki river to experience jet boating through willowed farm land and then encounter white water rapids in the scenic gorge to the Aniwhenua Falls.
A trip with Kiwi Jet Boat Tours up the Rangitaiki River can truly be described as "unforgettable" from the beginning to end. It's not only the witty commentary from owner/driver, Bill Roberts, that makes it so memorable, or the magnificent Ignimbrite walls of the Matahina Dam and ever changing scenery. It's the exciting and sometimes heart-stopping moments along the way that will linger in the minds of passengers.
Starting in the beautiful tranquil Lake Matahina, which has the North Island’s largest earth dam that was commissioned in 1967 and underwent major re-strengthening in 1997. You travel 25km up-stream to the Aniwhenua Falls, passing on the way through some of New Zealand’s best trout fishing water, sheep and dairy farms, under tunneled willow trees and into a natural gorge enhanced by weeping falls and caves and dominating white water rapids. It is fast enough for the wind to blow through your hair, but slow enough to take in the diverse scenery. This is a 1 1/4 hour jet boat tour that gives you a real jet boating experience.
Matahina Dam - Full Tour to Aniwhenua Falls (also known as Aniwaniwa Falls)
Departing Matahina Dam boat ramp
• 20 minute drive from Whakatane • 50 minute drive from Rotorua • 1 1/4 drive from Tauranga • 1 1/4 hour tour
Cost: $70.00 Adults $60.00 children (including gst) Minimum numbers apply
Fun and excitement from start to finish. The thrill of white water jet boating and the enchanting weeping gorge of the Rangitaiki river.
Mangamako - Rapid Run
Departing Mangamako Stream at Waiohou (further 15 drive from Matahina)
• 20 minute trip • Cost: $50.00 per person (including gst) • Require minimum of 15 people
Four times New Zealand and 1989 World Jet Boat Racing Champion. He has jet boated most boatable rivers in New Zealand and has also raced on rivers in Canada, United States and Mexico.
He designs all his commercial boats and has now established WAVE ATTACK CONSTRUCTIONS 'River Division'. Employing Perron Mitchell who was trained by Tony Ward formerly Kwik Kraft Boats and from the Whakatane factory are producing Commercial Tour Jet Boats and Pleasure Sport Hulls.
Owner operator of 'Kiwi Jet Boat Tours' for 14 years operating tours on the Rangitaiki river in the Bay of Plenty. Consulted in Commercial Jet Boat Operations in New Zealand, Japan & USA.
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