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grets Says: I am sure I can just about feel the G-force as the driver (pilot?) throws the craft around twe corners and I quite regularly think he is going to hit the bank. He doesn't. Pure, pure thrill!Surprisingly enough I am not the least but frightened. As we come to a halt, the...
grets Says: The jet boat accelerates at a speed of 0-60 in two seconds, and can turn on a sixpence. And does! Words cannot describe the thrill!
grets Says: We are given life jackets to wear and then securely strapped into the boat - all three of us in the front seat (David, myself and the driver.It all seems quite gentle - for the first five seconds, the all hell was let loose! It was only a small course, but my gawd did it...
grets Says: Do I look worried? Yes, I think I probably do and am!The whole coach have come out to watch us and cheer us on. Eric said a little prayer for us and made the sign of the cross as we got on board.Help! What have we let ourselves in for?
grets Says: In the "back garden" of the cafe is a small man made lake snaking its way around the countryside. For a small fee, you can hire a jet boat with a driver to take you around this little track, and David and I did!
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The jet boat accelerates at a speed of 0-60 in two seconds, and can turn on a sixpence. And does! Words cannot describe the thrill!
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Now, I didn't know this place was even called Mangaweka until just now (September 2004), when I looked at the ticket. (all will become clear if you look at the Tips below). Our lunch stop is at a...
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Had a great time in Mangaweka. Was on my way up to the ski fields on the night of the super 14 final. Stopped of at a great little home stay there, named Mangaweka Homestay (funnily enuff!!). Went to...
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Mangaweka is a small town on State Highway 1 between Waiouru and Hunterville. The flying tearooms will catch anyone's attention, although they were closed for renovations when we passed through.
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