Our 1 1/4 hour jet boat tour departs from the North Island's largest earth dam, where you will travel up the majestic Matahina lake, lined with ignibrite cliffs, leading into the Rangitaiki River with the willowed banks surrounded by sheep and dairy farms. Then encounter white-water rapids in a scenic weeping gorge to the Aniwhenua Falls.Connections are available from Rotorua by float plane or helicopter with Volcanic Air Safaris phone 0800 800 848. Or drive one hour from Rotorua or Tauranga and only 20 minutes from Whakatane.This tour is recommended by the Lonely Planet guide.Kiwi Jet Boat Tours is owned and operated by Bill Roberts - a 4-time NZ Jet Boat Racing Champion and former World Champion.Phone 0800 800 JET for a real jet boating experience.