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New Zealand Riverjet
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#1 of 23 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Rotorua
"The thermal wonderland tour is amazing ... a thrilling jet boat ride thats awesomly, tingerlingy, finger licking great fun and an hour to walk around a volcanic park with geysers mud pools flowstone coloured
rocks
..."
"Wow- definitely recommend this as a great, fun and different experience Our boat driver Cam was good fun and highly skilled.We had a blast,
beautiful scenery
, lovely squeeze!"
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River Rats Raft & Kayak
910
#2 of 23 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Rotorua
"... Highly Recommend this tour to anyone who wants an adrenaline buzz to remember!! Very safe and all the staff are amazing including the amazing photographer who takes unbelievable
photos
of the whole experience."
"awesome we did the night kayak and the rafting the next day very friendly and confidence inspiring guides the kayaking trip across the lake to the
hot pools
was so enjoyable and relaxing and the rafting was simply..."
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Paddle Board Rotorua
195
#3 of 23 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Rotorua
"Relaxed twilight paddle around the beautiful lake then venturing into the magical
glow worm caves
as the sun sets."
"Nev was the most professional, fun and knowledgeable
guide
and the whole experience is one of the best things we've done on our trip so far."
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Volcanic Air
331
#4 of 23 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Rotorua
"Amazing views of volcanic country from the Magna lake to volcanic
lakes
and the volcano crater Pilot was knowledgeable and informative Overall a wonderful experience essential as part of visit Ground staff excellent"
"Thanks Nadia for making a great flight even more fantastic😊 Your guide and piloting skills made our scenic plane ✈️ flight over
White Island
the high light of our trip to NZ😊 Especially as our first choice was t..."
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Rotorua Duck Tours
908
#5 of 23 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Rotorua
"If you want a
unique experience
, loads of humour & fun & fascinating local info & history , this is an absolute MUST!"
"Marcus was our driver/skipper and he gave an amazing informative and very humorous commentary on our tour of four
lakes
-three of which we actually went for a voyage on."
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Katoa Lake Rotorua
527
#6 of 23 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Rotorua
"Abaolutely loved the
jet boat
!! Highly recommend this if you are in the area!! Kurt was very knowledgable, as well as ensuring we had alot of fun!"
"Located on a small peninsula jutting into Lake Rotorua, Katoa is a destination that brings together interesting nature walks, thermal waters and a lot of thrilling
water sports
: jetboating, parasailing, etc."
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Raftabout Rotorua
144
#7 of 23 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Rotorua
"Had a great time with the raftabout crew, they were friendly, professional, and very entertaining on our trip down the river and frankly the
scenery
is out of this world."
"Would highly recommend rafting with raftabout if you are interested in
white water rafting
!:)"
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Rotorua Paddle Tours
96
#8 of 23 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Rotorua
"Kelsey is a great tour guide and this SUP tour on the Ohau Channel is beautiful with great views and lots of
wildlife
!"
"We had so much fun going
rafting
on the Kaituna River with Rotorua
Rafting
that we wanted to do something more in the area."
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Rafting Adventure
82
#9 of 23 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Rotorua
"THAT IS THE BEST RAFTING I EVER DONE! so much
fun
, Lance is the perfect guide, we had time to have few swims and jump! the falls are amazing and extremely safe with rafting adventure!"
"From greeting
Lance
at his nearby home, to leaving the river moments after the incredible 7 metre fall, my partner and I felt both extremely safe yet exhilarated throughout on the Kaituna river."
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Pure Cruise - Day Cruises
70
#10 of 23 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Rotorua
"We had masses of room to move about or sit - with bean bags on the bow, comfy chairs & spotless marine furnishings in the saloon and bar we were able to watch the
sails
tack and stop off for a dip in the hot pools..."
"Some of us also took to sliding off the jetty into the very cold lake just for some extra fun!! Once we had finished we set out again, this time with clear skies, & with
champagne
in hand we cruised the coves of t..."
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Tour Zealand Tours
60
#11 of 23 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Rotorua
"She picked us up from our
Auckland
Hotel in her comfortable van, and we visited the Ruakuri glowworm caves, and had a short farm tour on an ATV, which my son really loved."
"What makes Tour Zealand unique is they will customize an
itinerary
based on your interests."
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Rotorua Sight-Fishing Adventures
25
#12 of 23 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Rotorua
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Rotorua Trout Guide
25
#13 of 23 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Rotorua
"
Fantastic Guide
with Excellent Knowledge."
"One of the days was
heli fishing
which was absolutely fantastic."
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Cruise and Fish Rotorua
17
#14 of 23 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Rotorua
"Phenomenal
fly fishing
with the best guide in New Zealand"
"I chartered Johns
boat
for the day, he was away and so Dave took the helm, and he certainly knew how to find the fish."
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Lakeland Queen
204
#15 of 23 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Rotorua
"Lovely food, awesome music and a
great night
had by all."
"Really enjoyable 1
hour cruise
on the lake with coffee and cake."
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Basic Instincts Hunting and Fishing
7
#16 of 23 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Rotorua
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Aotearoa Waka Experience
2
#17 of 23 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Rotorua
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Classic Cruises
3
#18 of 23 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Rotorua
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Splash 'N Catch Charters
2
#19 of 23 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Rotorua
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Mana Adventures, Ltd
2
#20 of 23 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Rotorua
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Mega Paddle 19
#21 of 23 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Rotorua
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Lakeland Princess Trout Fishing Charters
#22 of 23 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Rotorua
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Clark Gregor Fishing
#23 of 23 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Rotorua
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Which experiences are best for boat tours & water sports in Rotorua?
These experiences are best for boat tours & water sports in Rotorua:
Rotorua Duck Boat Guided City and Lakes Tour
Tarawera and Rotorua Lakes Eco Tour by Boat with Guide
Velocity Valley Rotorua 4 Ride Adrenaline Overload Package
Rotorua: Lake Rotoiti Starlight Kayaking Tour
Velocity Valley Rotorua 2 Ride Adrenaline Package
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What are the best places for boat tours & water sports in Rotorua?
These places are best for boat tours & water sports in Rotorua:
Katoa Lake Rotorua
Aotearoa Waka Experience
Tour Zealand Tours
New Zealand Riverjet
Rafting Adventure
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Which places provide the best boat tours & water sports in Rotorua for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly boat tours & water sports in Rotorua:
Katoa Lake Rotorua
Tour Zealand Tours
New Zealand Riverjet
Rotorua Duck Tours
Paddle Board Rotorua
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Which places provide the best boat tours & water sports in Rotorua for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking boat tours & water sports in Rotorua:
Katoa Lake Rotorua
Tour Zealand Tours
New Zealand Riverjet
Rafting Adventure
Volcanic Air
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Which places provide the best boat tours & water sports in Rotorua for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking boat tours & water sports in Rotorua:
Katoa Lake Rotorua
New Zealand Riverjet
Rafting Adventure
Rotorua Duck Tours
Paddle Board Rotorua
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Which places provide the best boat tours & water sports in Rotorua for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly boat tours & water sports in Rotorua:
Rafting Adventure
Rotorua Duck Tours
River Rats Raft & Kayak
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