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Amuri Alpine Rafting & Return Jet Boat Ride - Hanmer Springs
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Experience the thrill of River Rafting on the Waiau Gorge with Amuri Alpine Rafting!
Experience the thrill of River Rafting on the Waiau Gorge with Amuri Alpine Rafting!
Highlights
- Experience the thrill and excitment of Alpine river rafting through the Waiau Gorge
- Beauitful scenery, prisitine river, trout and native bush
- Take a swim in the Waiau River and jump off the rocks if you dare!
- Get your adrenalin pumping with ride over the Grade 2 rapids
- Rip roaring Jet boat ride back to the Amuri River Base
*** A top action attraction for the whole family! ***
Experience the thrill of River Rafting on the Waiau Gorge with Amuri Alpine Rafting!
Your adventure begins when you depart from the Amuri river base and head downstream on a scenic trip through the stunning Waiau Gorge.
Be in awe of the dazzling landscape that surrounds you as you float on this pristine river and keep an eye out for trout that may be feeding beneath you.
There will be the opportunity for a swim and to jump off rocks into the Waiau’s crystal clear waters (weather dependant) or you can simply relax and take in the outstanding scenery as you float downstream.
Next up is an adrenalin-pumping ride through the Waiau’s Grade 2 rapids…full on fun for all the family!
The finale of the trip will be an exciting journey by jet boat back to the Amuri river base.
An unforgettable and authentic kiwi adventure that’s simply not to be missed!
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
- Adult$140.00
- Child$80.00
- Family$379.00
- Adult$140.00
- Child$80.00
- Family$379.00
- Adult$140.00
- Child$80.00
- Family$379.00
- Adult$140.00
- Child$80.00
- Family$379.00
- Adult$140.00
- Child$80.00
- Family$379.00
- Adult$140.00
- Child$80.00
- Family$379.00
- Adult$140.00
- Child$80.00
- Family$379.00
- Adult$140.00
- Child$80.00
- Family$379.00
- Adult$140.00
- Child$80.00
- Family$379.00
- Adult$140.00
- Child$80.00
- Family$379.00
- Adult$140.00
- Child$80.00
- Family$379.00
- Adult$140.00
- Child$80.00
- Family$379.00
- Adult$140.00
- Child$80.00
- Family$379.00
- Adult$140.00
- Child$80.00
- Family$379.00
- Adult$140.00
- Child$80.00
- Family$379.00
- Adult$140.00
- Child$80.00
- Family$379.00
- Adult$140.00
- Child$80.00
- Family$379.00
- Adult$140.00
- Child$80.00
- Family$379.00
- Adult$140.00
- Child$80.00
- Family$379.00
- Adult$140.00
- Child$80.00
- Family$379.00
- Adult$140.00
- Child$80.00
- Family$379.00
- Adult$140.00
- Child$80.00
- Family$379.00
- Adult$140.00
- Child$80.00
- Family$379.00
- Adult$140.00
- Child$80.00
- Family$379.00
- Adult$140.00
- Child$80.00
- Family$379.00
- Adult$140.00
- Child$80.00
- Family$379.00
Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support
- emergencyCustomers loved the relaxing and exhilarating nature of the rafting experience (5 people said this).
- emergencyThe jet boat ride back was a highlight, adding excitement to the day (5 people said this).
- emergencyMany praised the friendly and knowledgeable guides who enhanced the overall experience (4 people said this).
- emergencyThe activity was suitable for all ages, making it a great family outing (3 people said this).
- emergencyThe stunning views along the river were frequently mentioned as a standout feature (3 people said this).
- emergencyEven in less-than-ideal weather, customers found the experience enjoyable and fun (2 people said this).
- star_shineBring a camera to capture the amazing views.
Consider wearing layers to stay comfortable in changing weather.
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Carolin Strecke from Germany wrote on 06 May 2026
Such a cool experience
It was amazing and exciting! We had such a cool Guide who told us things about the area along the way and made the experience even better!!!
blissg from New Zealand wrote on 07 February 2026
Must Experience!
Our Guide Andrew provided us holistic experience. We were group of three, he went through health and safety, was very sound and knowledgable and told us about history of the waiau river, each places we were rafting and rock formations . We enjoyed the rapids, as well as the soak in the water!
nurfarhanah(hana)s from New Zealand wrote on 12 May 2025
Relaxing and Exhilarating
We had such a great time! It was a gentle rafting experience and due to the higher water levels, there were not as many rapid experience. This was okay for me as we got to enjoy the views and had a leisurely float down. We then travelled back up by jet boat and that exhilarating! Lots of thanks to Andrew for a fun and relaxing rafting trip and Chris for the expert and exhilarating jetboat up!
Jasmine Wynyard from New Zealand wrote on 21 February 2025
Rafting and jetboat
Amazing guide, great relaxed feel to the whole day. Experience was awesome and jetboat ride was a hoot! The staff made the Experience even better. Would definitely recommend and will be back
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dottieb from New Zealand wrote on 15 June 2026
Take a moment and look around
It was an amazing experience and the owner/staff were very friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there and will highly recommend anyone to participate. Please support our local community and businesses! It was every dollar well spent and we will be back to make more memories.