Kawarau Jet News July 2009
Dear John,
Welcome to another newsletter from Kawarau Jet Rotorua.
It has been a very busy winter and even with the spell of cold weather it has not put passengers off experiencing thrills and spills on the Rotorua lakes.
Water Warriors Combo
Kawarau Jet Rotorua is excited to introduce a new combo called "Water Warriors".
In the 1300’s the Maori Explorer Ihenga discovered the Rotorua Lakes while looking for delicacies for his pregnant wife. Now visitors to Rotorua can learn some of the history with a very modern twist by embarking on the new Water Warriors Combo.
Participants start at the Rotorua Lakefront where you board the Kawarau Jet, and feel the force of a Chevy 350 V8 and experience the world renowned Hamilton spins. Take in historical landmarks as you travel at speed across Lake Rotorua to the Ohau channel.
Now its time for a complete change of pace as you experience Maori Culture at its best with Mana Adventures. Embark on a cultural journey of discovery as you paddle an authentic Maori canoe (Waka) on the calm and tranquil waters of the Ohau Channel. Listen to stories of the past as you glide past historical landmarks then twist and turn through passages of native bush. As you head into the open waters of Lake Rotoiti and down the Okere Arm to the start of the Kaituna River get ready to demonstrate your newly acquired warrior skills with an exhibition of various paddle techniques, salutes and chants.
Now it’s time for a different craft and another change of pace as you join River Rats Rafting for the trip of a lifetime down the Kaituna River. After some paddle and safety training it’s time to head down river through an amazing tree lined gorge and over the world’s highest commercially rafted waterfall, the awesome 7 metre Tutea Falls. On the Kaituna around 70% of customers are first time rafters. It is fine for adventurous beginners you just need to be comfortable with the idea that around 1 boat in 20 will flip at the main waterfall. The waterfall runs out into a large pool so there is time to get the boat upright and get everyone back in.
After the rafting, River Rats will take you to their base to get changed and transfer you back to the Rotorua lakefront or your accommodation.
In total the trip takes around 4 – 4½ hours and at a cost of $230 per person it represents great value for money. A minimum of 8 people are needed and a maximum of 48 can be catered for. Trips can be booked through Kawarau Jet Rotorua, Mana Adventures or River Rats Rafting. All 3 operators are Qualmark endorsed and members of the Rotorua Sustainable Tourism Charter.
We have a new Brochure
With the introduction of our new combo's and a new jet boat, we decided to create a new consumer brochure. The new brochure highlights all of our combos and products and has some great new images that highlight Jet Boating and the beautiful surroundings of Lake Rotorua.
If you would like a copy of our new consumer brochure please email us
You can also view a PDF of the new Kawarau Jet Rotorua brochure on our website View Brochure
Rates staying the same to 2010
We have decided to keep our rates for 2009/2010 the same as our current rates. We apologise if you have already received incorrect rates. Please email us if you would like to receive a full list of our rates up to September 2010.
Kawarau Jet to join forces
Kawarau Jet have joined forces with the newest cultural experience in Rotorua, Mitere Tours.
Mitere Tours provides a personal introduction and exclusive encounter of the birthplace of Rotorua, Ohinemutu Village. Here you will learn the history of Rotorua and the first people to arrive at this special place. On your tour you will learn history, culture and traditions while taking a glimpse into how we balance modern life with tribal values and practices.
The experience begins with a speedy journey around the beautiful Lake Rotorua with Kawarau Jet's classic 30 minute Speed, Spins and Adrenaline trip taking in four historical landmarks on the way. Once back on land at the Kawarau Jet base passengers depart on a personal introduction and exclusive encounter of Ohinemutu Village. Here your passengers will learn the history of Rotorua and about the first people to arrive here.
Visitors will become guests with their own personal Mitere guide. Experiencing Maori hospitality at its finest. Seeing first hand how they balance the modern world and still maintain tribal values.
For rates and more information on Mitere Tours please email us. |
