Lakeland Jet Boat Adventure - Clutha River
Wanaka, New Zealand
Experience one of New Zealand’s most iconic adventure activities in some of the world greatest scenery. Picture yourself skimming across shallow water, over sand bars, through rapids and around rocks at speeds in excess of 80 kph, now picture doing this down New Zealand’s swiftest river with no seat belt and no brakes; that’s one way to get your adrenaline levels through the roof. Our trip makes the best of blood pumping adrenaline along with some of the world’s best scenery in the background.
Description
Itinerary
Ride with Lakeland Wanaka and experience the water like you never have before. We take you on a thrilling 60 minute high speed Jet boat ride; departing from Wanaka’s waterfront enjoy a short jaunt across the lake taking in unsurpassed snow-capped mountain views, as we prepare to enter one of the world’s swiftest flowing rivers, the Clutha River.
Here your expert driver will raise your excitement demonstrating the manoeuvrability of the jet boat pushing it to its absolute limits; skilfully navigating through shallow water, tunnels and over giant pressure waves, speeding past trees mere inches from your face disappearing in your peripheral vision.
Picture yourself skimming across shallow water, over sand bars, through rapids and around rocks at speeds in excess of 80kph; and of course, a jet boat ride wouldn’t be complete without the iconic Hamilton Spin! A high-speed manoeuvre causing the boat to spin rapidly on the spot creating G forces you just can’t get enough of.
This is an adventure for most so come and experience the iconic NZ Jet boat right in the heart of Wanaka.
Stop At:
• Lakeland Wanaka, 100 Ardmore Street, Wanaka 9305 New Zealand
Inclusions
- Jet Boat Ride
- Life Jacket
- Combo Options on site
- Guide Commentary - history and water ecosystems
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 4 years
- Please allow 1.5 hours for trip
- Please check in 15 min prior to your jet boat departure time
- Near public transportation
- Please Note we require a minimum of 4 passengers to run a trip, if you are booking as a single passenger please call to check availability
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Operates
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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