Kawarau Jet offers an endless range of activities, combining sight seeing and the cultural aspects of the surrounding area with speed, spins and adrenalin. People of all ages are welcome to step aboard and cruise with us across the waters of beautiful Lake Rotorua.
It all started in 1953 when Sir William Hamilton invented the world renowned Hamilton Jet. Soon after, in the summer of 1960, Kawarau jet was born in Queenstown, becoming the world's first commercial Jet boat operation.
This being a huge success, it was decided that the same experience could and should be enjoyed by visitors to the North Island's cultural adventure capital Rotorua. The Rotorua operation is owned and operated by Shaun's brother and sister in law Ross & Fiona Kelly.

Our drivers go through a rigorous training programme with a nationally recognized LLO certification, awarded by Maritime New Zealand. Jetty and office staff members are fluent with every part of the business, individually capable of handling any situations and enquiries.
A NZ standards Qualmark endorsed activity, Kjet Rotorua combines the cultural aspects and geothermal attractions of Rotorua with the speed and world famous Hamilton Spins. But this is just the beginning. With an endless range of combo's & activities, Kawarau Jet Rotorua will be a hard act to follow. So set the standard high with Kawarau Jet Rotorua.