Jet Boat and Wilderness Walk Tour from Wanaka
Overview
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Inclusions
- Shuttle transfer
- Life jackets
- Wet weather gear
- Heated hand rails and footrests (in cold weather)
What to expect
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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Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 4 years
- Maximum is 10 people per booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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We had a great 1/2 day with James on the river. It was stunningly beautiful, super fun and a unique experience. We saw very few people. Our hike to the waterfalls and in the meadow was private. We were able to see areas that we would not have been able to drive to or get to other than by JetB...
We had a great 1/2 day with James on the river. It was stunningly beautiful, super fun and a unique experience. We saw very few people. Our hike to the waterfalls and in the meadow was private. We were able to see areas that we would not have been able to drive to or get to other than by JetBoat. We were all happy we did it and highly recommend it as a way to enjoy the glaciers beyond what you see in Wanaka and to have some fun.The driver/guide Ben, was excellent, very informative, and great with the 3 young boys we had with us. Highly recommend this experience to everyone, an easy walk and exciting jet boat ride!
The driver/guide Ben, was excellent, very informative, and great with the 3 young boys we had with us. Highly recommend this experience to everyone, an easy walk and exciting jet boat ride!On a glorious day, we had the most amazing jet boat ride into Mount Aspiring National Park. The driver was friendly and full of information, leading us on a walk through the forest and pointing out birds and plants. The ride is more about the scenery than the adrenaline, but there were plenty of ...
On a glorious day, we had the most amazing jet boat ride into Mount Aspiring National Park. The driver was friendly and full of information, leading us on a walk through the forest and pointing out birds and plants. The ride is more about the scenery than the adrenaline, but there were plenty of spins as well and I am sure the heart gets pumping more when the water level is lower. Highly recommended trip.Highly recommended, One in life adventure, the team is great friendly, professional and kind. We were lucky with the weather and enjoyed from every minute!
Highly recommended, One in life adventure, the team is great friendly, professional and kind. We were lucky with the weather and enjoyed from every minute!Anybody who says that this is going out into the 'wilderness' has obviously never been in wilderness. For large portions of the river journey a road can clearly be seen and you are travelling through farmland, complete with fenced in livestock. Sure you get a decent view of this side of Mount A...
Anybody who says that this is going out into the 'wilderness' has obviously never been in wilderness. For large portions of the river journey a road can clearly be seen and you are travelling through farmland, complete with fenced in livestock. Sure you get a decent view of this side of Mount Aspiring, but you could do that anyway by using your own initiative. The 'wilderness walk at the end was a nonentity and my concerns were raised when, for some bizarre reason, the 'guide' decided to walk in bare feet. We had a short wander through woods, a bit like Buttermere in the Lake District and rather boring to be honest. The walk was enlivened by the hordes of noisy people milling about. A waste of money really.Always great fun in a jet boat with V8 power pushing up a mighty Sth Island river. The matukituki river is a beauty with Aspiring in the distance. Hiked this as a school kid and 50 years later its still impressive
Always great fun in a jet boat with V8 power pushing up a mighty Sth Island river. The matukituki river is a beauty with Aspiring in the distance. Hiked this as a school kid and 50 years later its still impressive