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South Island Jet Boating Experiences

Jet Boating ExperiencesNew Zealand Explorer is proud to offer you a secure online booking environment for a select number of Jet Boating Experiences around South Island. Below you will find a brief description of each featured experience within the Jet Boating - Water Category.

Click on the individual experiences to view further information such as departure information, prices, participant requirements and further general details for your selected Jet Boating Experience. From here you will be able to buy a gift voucher or make a secure reservation for your selected Jet Boating Experience.

All of the experiences listed below can be booked for a specific date or provided as a gift voucher. Our gift vouchers are valid for a period of 6 months from the date of purchase and make ideal gifts for special occassions such as christmas, birthdays, weddings, engagements, graduations, retirement, fathers day, mothers day, as well as great corporate rewards.

Experience gift vouchers can be emailed or posted directly to the lucky recipient. Alternatively, they can be sent to you, so you can present the voucher yourself.

South Island Jet Boating Experiences

Lower Waimak Canyon Jetboating ExperienceWhen time is limited but you still want to experience the thrill of jet boating then this package is what you're looking for. With a thrilling jet boat ride down scenic Waimakariri River you will experience the speed and power of a performance vehicle. This package is a great way to see some of South Island's most beautiful scenery in a unique and fast paced setting.


Waimak Canyon Jetboating TourEnjoy one of the most exhilarating and scenically spectacular jet boat rides available in New Zealand. Feel the thrill as you speed down Waimakariri River and weave through Waimak Canyon. If you choose to extend your tour you will have the opportunity to see otherwise inaccesible areas.


Full Day Hanmer Springs ExperienceExperience the natural beauty and exciting activities on offer in Hanmer Springs. Take the day to enjoy either a jetboat ride down the white water rapids of Waiau Gorge, a therapeutic massage at the thermal pools, or a game of golf. With lunch provided at the Garden House Café and an afternoon wine tasting you are sure to remember this experience for many days to come.


Jet Boat, Forest Walk and Wilderness SafariThis tour is a diverse adventure exploring the spectacular 'World Heritage' wilderness within Mt Aspiring National Park, through a combination of exhilarating wilderness jet boating, informative guided ancient forest walk and a back-country 4WD safari. Surrounded by awe-inspiring peaks and mysterious hidden valleys shrouded in native Beech forest, your specialist guides will bring to life the variety of landscapes, vegetation and wildlife within this unique area, as well the captivating stories of Maori origins.


Hanmer Springs Jet Boat, Raft, Quad Bike and Bungy Awesome Foursome ComboJet the entire length of Hanmer’s spectacular Waiau Gorge, raft down the Waiau Gorge Canyon and see the surrounding countryside, put yourself in control of a four-wheel quad bike and ride down river crossings, mud, dust and dirt tracks and leap off the historic 135 year old Ferry Bridge for a 35 metre free-fall to the river canyon below.


Hanmer Springs Jet Boat, Quad Bike and Bungy ComboJet the entire length of Hanmer’s spectacular Waiau Gorge, put yourself in control of a four-wheel quad bike and drive through river crossings, mud, dust and dirt and leap off the historic 135 year old Ferry Bridge for a 35 metre free-fall to the river canyon below.


Hanmer Springs Jet Boat, Raft and Bungy ComboJet the entire length of Hanmer’s spectacular Waiau Gorge, raft your way down the Waiau Gorge Canyon and see the surrounding countryside and leap off the historic 135 year old Ferry Bridge for a 35 metre free-fall to the river canyon below.


Hanmer Springs Jet Boat, Raft, Quad Bike ComboJet the entire length of Hanmer’s spectacular Waiau Gorge. Raft through the Waiau Gorge Canyon and surrounding countryside and put yourself in control of a four-wheel quad bike and drive across river crossings, mud, dust and dirt.


Hanmer Springs Jet Boating and Bungy ComboJet the entire length of Hanmer’s spectacular Waiau Gorge. Enjoy the spectacular scenery, including narrow gorges, braided shallows and white water rapids then leap off the historic 135 year old Ferry Bridge for a 35 metre free-fall to the river canyon below.


Hanmer Springs Jet Boat and Quad Bike ComboStart your day by jet boating the entire length of Hanmer’s spectacular Waiau Gorge. Enjoy the spectacular scenery, including narrow gorges, braided shallows and white water rapids and finish the day by putting yourself in control of a four-wheel quad bike here you will ride through river crossings, mud, dust and dirt.


Hanmer Springs Jet Boat and Rafting ComboJet Boat around the spectacular scenery, including narrow gorges, braided shallows and white water rapids and then marvel at the twist rock, water holes, pink marble rock and fault line features as you raft through the Waiau Gorge Canyon.


Hanmer Springs Jet Boat RideThis is not just a jet boat ride – it is an experience! Jet the entire length of Hanmer’s spectacular Waiau Gorge. Enjoy the spectacular scenery, including narrow gorges, braided shallows and white water rapids…this trip has it all!


South Island Alpine SafariA fascinating day trip travelling through some of New Zealand's stunning alpine scenery. This tour will appeal to adventure seekers! With four modes of transport, you'll begin your travel by air-conditioned coach through the Canterbury Plains, jet boat along the Waimakariri River and four wheel drive from the river valley, before returning to Christchurch aboard the Tranz Alpine Express.


Shotover Jet and Rafting ComboOur Shotover Jet and Rafting Combo is the perfect experience for those that love adventure, adrenalin rushes and nature. This exciting experience includes Jetboat down the Shotover River Canyons with the Shotover Jet followed by a Whitewater rafting adventure down the Shotover River. Following your Shotover Jet ride and rafting adventure you will enjoy a hot shower and sauna.


Jet Boat, Paddle and Glacial Valley AdventureOur Jet Boat, Paddle & Glacial Valley Adventure is a truly unique adventure that combines exhilarating wilderness jet boating with unique inflatable canoes for a fun way to intimately explore magnificent "World Heritage" wilderness within Mt Aspiring National Park. Your professional guides will take you on an inspiring adventure through dramatic landscapes where you'll discover the natural and cultural diversity of this amazing area that make it so rare and special.


Ultimate Queenstown Jet Boat and 4WD ComboWe have combined two of Queenstown most popular attractions to bring you an action packed experience. Why settle for one experience when you can have two! Our Ultimate Queenstown Jet Boat and 4WD Combo is a three hour adventure that includes a trip on the Shotover Jet with 360 spins and twists topped off with a 4WD tour of Arrow River and film locations used in the Lord of the Rings. It doesn't get any better than this!


Shotover Skydive ThreesomeExperience the breathtaking scenery of Shotover from three very different adrenalin pumping perspectives. Skydive from 9000ft, jetboat through the Shotover River Canyon's narrow cliff walls and tame the rapids, whitewater rafting down Shotover River! A day of thrills you are sure to remember for many years to come!


Ultimate Shotover Freefall ExperienceThis package offers you a thrill and a half with a variety of adrenalin charged activites available. Skydive from 9000ft, jetboat the narrow inlets of Shotover River Canyons, take a scenic helicopter flight over the canyon and whitewater raft the Shotover River! A day's adventure you will remember for many years to come!


Shotover Canyon ComboGet to know the Shotover area with each of these four activities taking place within the canyon and rivers of the area. Take the plunge on the canyon swing, jetboat down the narrow river canyons, take a scenic helicopter flight over the canyon and complete your adventure with a whitewater raft! This package is ideal for the fast paced traveller, new to the area.


Ultimate Whitewater AdventureThis package combines three of the most heart racing water themed experiences New Zealand has to offer! River surf the Kawarau River, jetboat through the Shotover River Canyons and cap off the day with a whitewater raft down Shotover River! For those who love the water, this experience is not to be missed!


Shotover Jetboat Canyon Swing ComboCombine two of the most exhilirating fast paced activities in Shotover on this adrenalin charged experience! Jetboat through the narrow chokeholds of the Shotover River Canyon before swing 109 metres above from the top of the canyon! A unique way to experience the potential of the Shotover area.


Shotover Scenic Jetboat Whitewater Rafting ComboThis package delivers even more Shotover scenery for the sightseeing traveller. Take a jetboat ride down the Shotover River Canyons, proceed to a scenic helicopter ride over Skippers Canyon and finisht the day whitewater rafting down Shotover River. With the region's full beauty on display this experience is not to be missed!


Shotover Jetboat Whitewater Rafting ComboThis package is perfect for lovers of extreme water sports. Speed through the tight canyon passes of Shotover River on a jetboat, before mastering the raging rapids in a whitewater rafting session. See Shotover from a unique scenic perspective, guaranteed to get the adrenalin pumping!


Awesome Foursome Nevis Arc AdventureExperience the Awesome Foursome with the alternative of the Nevis Arc. Take the plunge on the world's biggest swing, jetboat through the narrow escarpment of Shotover River Canyon, take a scenic helicopter flight over Skippers Canyon and whitewater raft down Shotover River! With some of the most adrenalin charged activities in the whole of New Zealand on offer, this in an experience not to be missed!


Shotover Scenic Adventure ComboWhat better way to explore the natural beauty of Shotover than by jetboat and helicopter! Take in the vast and amazing views as you jetboat down the Shotover River Canyons and fly over Queenstown to the Remarkables Mountain range by helicopter. This package is ideal for families and visitors new to the area.


Queenstown Scenic Adventure ComboThe Queenstown Scenic Adventure Combo is the best way for new visitors to experience everything the town has to offer. Jetboat down Shotover River Canyons, take a scenic helicopter flight to the Skyline complex, brave the flying fox and take a scenic gondola ride back to town! With so many unique ways to view the area, it's no wonder there's no comparable scenic experience.


Awesome Foursome Kawarau River AdventureTake on the Awesome Foursome in this package for adrenalin junkies. Bungee jump from 43 metres at one of the world's most famous sites, jetboat through the Shotover River Canyons, take a scenic helicopter flight and whitewater raft down Shotover River! An unmissable experience for thrill seekers and travellers new to the area.


Shotover High Five ComboThis package offers you the chance to participate in both scenic and adrenalin charged activities. Jetboat across the Shotover River Canyons, take a scenic helicopter flight to the Skyline complex, ride the luge and take the gondola back down to town. This combo is an ideal introduction to one of New Zealand's most beautiful areas.


Shotover River Jetboating Scenic Flight ComboThis package offers both thrills and scenery with a jetboating and helicopter flight experience. Feel the force of the winds as you speed down Shotover River Canyons on a jetboat ride before taking a scenic helicopter transfer to the Skyline complex. Be sure to take a snapshot of the fantastic views as you ride the gondola downwards!


Kawarau River Jetboating Whitewater Rafting ComboIf you love extreme water sports then this is the ideal package for you! Jetboat down the narrow and thrilling Shotover River Canyons and Whitewater Raft down the mighty Kawarau River! Guaranteed to get the adrenalin pumping this package combines two intense activities for the thrill seeking traveller.


Awesome Foursome Nevis Bungy AdventureTake on an arsenal of adrenalin pumping acvitivites on this action packed adventure! Bungee jump from 134 metres, jetboat through the river canyons, view the canyons from a helicopter and whitewater raft down Shotover River! This package is ideal for the thrill seeking traveller!


Shotover Jet Blast RideFrom the moment the accelerator hits the floor your adrenaline hits the roof, as you speed in mere centimetres of water along the famous Shotover River and deep into the spectacular Shotover River Canyons. Nothing you have experienced will have you prepared for the thrill and excitement of a Shotover Jet Blast Ride. It's an adrenaline rush you'll never forget!


HARLEY & JET BOAT RIDE, Motorcycle, DrivingDiscover Christchurch with both a Harley and jet boat ride! This is 4 hours of fascinating cruising, from the comfortable back of a hog to the strapped in adventure of a jet boat. Kiwis are known for doing things differently, so why not touring? This will change your idea of sightseeing forever!


HARLEY & JET BOAT RIDE FOR 2, Motorcycle, DrivingA Harley & Jet Boat Ride For 2 is Christchurch's most adventurous sight-seeing tour! Including half an hour of jet boating and 3+ hours of two-wheelin' Harley action, you'll see a completely different side to Christchurch! No fear, no limits, no better way to see New Zealand!


HELI–JET BOATING COMBO ADVENTURE FOR 6, Helicopter Flight, Flight & FlyingEver seen the South Island by air and sea? Picture yourself and five friends flying over Southern Fiordland’s bush clad mountains and pristine rivers. Then step out and jet boat one of the steepest rivers in southern New Zealand. This is a great day out!


JET BOAT ADVENTURE, Jet Boating, WaterPrepare yourself for the world's most exciting jet boat ride! This jet boat ride is a mixture of adrenalin-pumped action and spectacular scenery. Hold on tight as your driver takes you through a series of awe-inspiring spins and watch as the canyon walls and waters of the Shotover River rush by you!


JET BOAT ADVENTURE - CHILD, Jet Boating, WaterAre your kids the adventurous type? Journey into untouched mystical wilderness and negotiate rock strewn white water rapids of the Wairaurahiri River. Experience the best that New Zealand’s South Island has to offer. Your kids will have the time of their lives on this jet boat adventure!


JET BOATING ADVENTURE – TWO DAYS FOR TWO, Jet Boating, WaterNeed some adventure? Come and Jet Boat along the mighty Wairaurahiri River. You spend Day 1 on an unguided walking tour to the river and on Day 2 the excitement begins. Travel the full length of the river; 27 kilometres to Lake Hauroko. Guaranteed to get the blood pumping!


JET BOATING ADVENTURE FOR TWO, Jet Boating, WaterIt’s more than just a jet boat ride...It’s a rare breath taking journey into untouched mystical wilderness and negotiating rock strewn white water rapids of the Wairaurahiri River. Experience the best that New Zealand’s South Island has to offer!


SCENIC FLIGHT SIBERIA WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE, Light Aircraft, Flight & FlyingThis is an opportunity to explore the NZ Wilderness by plane, foot and Jet Boat and encounter the many different aspects of the Southern Alps and Mt Aspiring National Park. The scenic flight allows views of rugged mountains, glaciers, river valleys, forest and waterfalls. See the unspoilt beauty!


New Zealand Explorer wishes you a memorable experience.


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