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Can we swim in the Huka Falls?
- Huka Falls
The current is far too strong to swim at the Huka Falls. Some explorers have lost their lives trying to get through the fall. Only a few highly trained athletes can do this by kayaking.
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Why are Huka Falls Prawn Park shrimp giant?
- Huka Falls
Huka Falls Prawn Park uses the geothermal energy of the area to produce giant shrimps that you can fish and taste on site.
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Does the visit to the fall present a risk?
- Huka Falls
The Huka Falls Jet carries its name well and can reach 80 km / h. Suffice to say that it has the energy required to brave the current.
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Why is the current of the river so powerful?
- Huka Falls
The Waikato River suddenly tightens up to create a bottleneck that forms rapids.
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Why do we need to visit the Craters of the Moon?
- Huka Falls
The craters of the moon can be visited near the Huka Falls. There you can see boiling mud along a circuit.
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What is the main advantage of Huka Falls Jet?
- Huka Falls
The Huka Falls Jet comes close to the fall, which makes it possible to take incredible memories photos.
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What does the Waikato River look like after the fall?
- Huka Falls
The river widens after the fall and the current decreases gradually.
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Why is the fall turquoise?
- Huka Falls
It is the high concentration of oxygen bubbles that explains the turquoise color of the Huka Falls.
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How to explain the formation of the waterfall?
- Huka Falls
The formation of the fall is dued to the presence of a bottleneck that accelerates the flow of the river.
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What is the flow of the fall?
- Huka Falls
It is estimated that the Huka Falls could fill two Olympic swimming pools per second!
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Why is the fall spectacular?
- Huka Falls
The Huka Falls are the result of a bottleneck on the Waikato River. The fall has only a few meters height, but its flow is incredibly powerful.
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Is there any transport other than the Jet to approach the fall?
- Huka Falls
The alternative to the Huka falls jet is to borrow the Maid of the Falls. The boat approaches the falls and you will be served tea or coffee on board.
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What happens when you close the gate valves?
- Huka Falls
Once the gates of the dam close, the river of Aratiatia regains its calm and the rapids disappear.
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Can we swim under the hot water cascade?
- Huka Falls
Most people find the waterfall too hot, and it is usually better to just enjoy the pool, but you can try the experience.
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What is the best point of view to admire the fall?
- Huka Falls
The main viewpoint of the falls is at the level of the belvedere which can be reached from the parking lot.
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How do the rapids of Aratiatia form?
- Huka Falls
The rapids of Aratiatia are not natural. They are formed every day when the gates of the dam are opened upstream of the river.
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Are there any other visits in the area?
- Huka Falls
If you are visiting the area, you should not miss coming to admire the Aratiatia rapids.
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What is caused by precipitation?
- Purakaunui falls
In regions where more than seven meters of rain fall each year, rivers produce spectacular waterfalls such as the Purakaunui falls.
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Where is the Huka Falls Jet Pier?
- Huka Falls
To board the Huka Falls Jet you have to go down the Waikato River.
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What is the role of the siren that is heard at the Aratiatia dam?
- Huka Falls
The sounding siren indicates that the dam will open within a few minutes. It is important to avoid getting stuck in the river bed at this time.
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What does the river look like before the gates are opened?
- Huka Falls
Before the opening of the gates of the dam, the Aratiatia river is peaceful.
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What is Whangarei's main attraction?
- Whangarei
Impossible to visit Whangarei and its region without visiting the famous falls of the same name. In the heart of the forest, the Whangarei Falls are beautiful, whatever the weather.
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Can we get closer to the Huka Falls?
- Huka Falls
If you go up the river aboard the Huka Jet, you will be able to approach only a few meters from the fall whose flow would be able to fill an Olympic swimming pools in no time!
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Is it possible to get wet during the boat trip?
- Huka Falls
While out on Huka Falls Jet you may get wet, and the places to avoid are especially those in the back.
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Does the boat get closer to the fall?
- Huka Falls
The Huka Falls Jet approaches the fall, but respect a safe distance.
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How long does the jet ride last?
- Huka Falls
The Huka Falls Jet tour lasts about half an hour. It may sound brief, but it is an intense experience.
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