Hanmer Springs Attractions
Jet Boating in Waiau Gorge
Help code: 367D-15C2
- 30-40 minute ride
- 80km per hour
- 360 degree spins
- Life jacket
- Spectacular scenery
- Adrenaline pumping fun
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Product information
This exhilarating Hanmer Springs jet boat ride will take you on a high-speed adventure past the jagged cliffs, narrow gorges and white water rapids near Hanmer Springs. Hold on tight for the jet boating ride of your life through the famous Waiau Gorge near Hanmer Springs and Christchurch. This thrillseekers adventure activity will take you zooming past spectacular scenery as you weave and wind down the river, expertly twisting, turning, power braking and fishtailing for 40 minutes of pure jaw dropping fun!
The jet boat's powerful V8 twin engine allows incredible control with crazy spins and seemingly impossible tight manoeuvres on the river. This really is New Zealand jet boating at its very best – it’s the ultimate Christchurch jet boat adventure for adrenaline junkies!
Note
Please note that visitors to our attractions must be aware of elements of risk inherently involved with our activities. Please read below before proceeding with your purchase.
- This activity inherently involves risks and potential hazards. The risks and hazards include but are not limited to collisions with obstacles (rocks, trees, debris, other vessels), high speed manoeuvres, grounding the Jetboat, capsize, and mechanical failures.
- Participating in the Jetboating activity offered by Thrillseekers Adventures Ltd trading as Hanmer Springs Attractions can be hazardous if they are not conducted with care, control, and responsibility.
- These risks could result in my injury (physical or mental), broken bones, dislocations, lacerations, drowning/secondary drowning, amputation, or even death.
Inclusions
- 30-40 minute jet boat ride
- Life jacket and spray proof jacket if needed
Highlights
- Join us as we 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!
Time
- Jetboat operates daily at 11.00am, 1.00pm and 3.00pm
Location
- 839 Hanmer Springs Road, Hanmer Springs 7360 New Zealand
What To Bring
- A warm jacket
- Sunglasses
- In winter hats and gloves also are a good idea
Additional Information
- The minimum age for jet boating is approximately 3 years, depending on the size of the child (must fit safety equipment)
- You may get a little spray, but not wet as such of this experience
- The jetboat travels up to 80km per hour
- Minimum numbers: 2 full paying adults (or the equivalent, e.g. 1 Adult, 2 kids)
- Maximum numbers: 18 in 1 boat, but we do have the options to use multiple boats / depending on the drivers available on the day
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- Offers and inclusions are subject to change without notice
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 48 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- The operator reserves the right to update their rates without notice
With over 20+years’ experience in the industry, I pride myself on delivering fun and safe experiences in one of New Zealand’s most beautiful locations.
“An exhilarating experience for thrillseekers with a high-speed jet boat ride past jagged cliffs and rapids near Hamner Springs and Christchurch”
By proceeding with this booking you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to the risks associated with participating in this activity. If you have not done so, please read these listed under Note before completing your booking.