Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Come deep into the Matukituki Valley on the most exciting 4-hour jet boating adventure in New Zealand, beneath the spectacular scenery of Glaciers and Lord of the Rings and Hobbit film locations, into world heritage Mount Aspiring National Park. Flowing from Glaciers, the pristine waters of the Matukituki River are perfect to experience the longest and most spectacular jet boat tour in New Zealand. Travel at speed over shallow braids, drift into turns and yes… experience exciting spins, stopping in deep pools to breathe in the magic of the landscape & hear stories of our land from your local guides. Deep in the mountains, off the beaten track, enjoy a 50-minute guided walk through moss covered forest, waterfalls and glacier fed streams in an area so special you won't want to leave.
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Shuttle transfer
Life jackets
Heated hand rails and footrests (in cold weather)
Wet weather gear
Food and drinks
Departure Point
103 Ardmore Street, Wānaka 9305, New Zealand
99 Ardmore Street, outside of the i-SITE
Please make sure you have parked your car in a long term car-park
Meet 5 minutes prior to departure
Return Details
103 Ardmore Street, Wānaka 9305, New Zealand
99 Ardmore Street, outside of the i-SITE
Please make sure you have parked your car in a long term car-park
Meet 5 minutes prior to departure
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 4 years
Maximum is 10 people per booking
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Coastal65936028888
30 Mar 2023
This was a highlight of our stay in New Zealand. James was a fantastic guide/pilot, very informative and entertaining. I loved every minute of it.
libi123
25 Mar 2023
Was so disappointed. The jet boat is just a water taxi that takes you from one place to another. It not thrilling or exciting. Is there were three 360 turns to stop, could not see the excitement in that.
Most of these views could be seen all the same from the road.
The walk in the forest was nothing like they described. It’s a farmland - you pass an electric fence and go to see a tiny waterfall and go back..
Kelly A
12 Mar 2023
Such a fun activity to do! We rode up the river toward Mt. Aspiring National Park. James was informative along the ride, and we thoroughly enjoyed the sharp turns and 360s on the boat. So fun! The nature walk along the beech forest was beautiful and informative as well! Definitely recommend!
This tour in
Wanaka
is organized by
Wanaka Jet Ltd
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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