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Amuri Jet - Jet Boating Experience on the Waiau River - Hanmer Springs

Highlights

Thrilling Jet Boat ride on the pristine Waiau River
Incredible marble rock formations, beautiful landscapes, canyon and mountain views, Salmon and Trout to watch out for
Experience the famous 360 degree Hamilton Jet spin

Hanmer Springs Action for all the Family!

Join Amuri Jet for the ride of your life and experience what jet boating is really all about on a unique adventure on the Waiau River! Amuri Jet in Hanmer Springs has taken thousands of visitors through the magnificent Waiau River and weaved them through the narrow gorge and braided river bed getting close to rocks and cliff faces.

Take a look at the rivers amazing marble rock formations and keep an eye out for the trout and salmon that cruise past in the rivers crystal clear waters. Don’t forget your camera as there will be some incredible landscapes to capture along the 24km route including beautiful canyons and surrounding mountain views.

Take in the magnificent scenery, then..... hold on while you experience the famous Hamilton 360 degree jet spin – A true Kiwi experience and must do activity! Experience the 'ultimate adventure' for yourself…

Amuri Jet Adventures is a family Local owned and operated business with over 4 decades of experience in the adventure tourism industry. We have been into commercial, racing and adventure jetboating for the last 40 years and love doing what we do! Our customers safety and satisfaction is of utmost importance to us .... you are not just a number!

Amuri Jet has Hanmer Springs' largest fleet of V8 Powered twin engine Jetboats and single engine jetboats for our fast and thrilling Gorge trip and our Elite personalized Wilderness Safari tours. Our Boats are maintained to the highest safety standards being Maritime New Zealand safety audited and certified with an exceptional safety record ....... you know you are in good hands!

Adult ¤130.00

Child ¤75.00 (3 - 13 years)

Family ¤485.00 (2 Adults + up to 3 children. Family Pass Rate is $485 if purchased Individually. Discounts shown from this rate.)

What's included

An adrenalin pumping ride along the beautiful Waiau Gorge with stunning views

Duration

Allow approximately 1 hour for the whole experience

Location

839, Hanmer Springs Road
Hanmer Springs, New Zealand

Restrictions

Minimum age: 3

Child Friendly

This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

Please dress to the conditions, sunglass's recommended, comfortable shoes - no gumboots.... and bring a sense of adventure!
This experience requires 1 paying Adult to accompany children on the jet boat.
This activity requires a minimum of 4 Adult paying passengers to run a trip.

Available Bookings from28 Dec to 10 Jan 2026

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jnh1011 from South Korea wrote on 25 September 2019

넘나 오지는것~~

개굳뜨아~! 시원하고 경치도 좋고 드라이버님도 운전 개잘합니다!!

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Samarra from New Zealand wrote on 25 October 2025

Excellent

Great experience. The driver was awesome, he has great knowledge about the boat, river and surrounding history. Would highly recommend.

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Gail Miller from New Zealand wrote on 20 October 2025

jet boat

Lots of fun

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Melissa Hackney from New Zealand wrote on 05 October 2025

Loved it!

So good. Friendly staff and a bit of local knowledge down the river. Bloody sore legs after coming up the hill, though. Totally worth it!

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Bookme Help Terms & Conditions Operators

10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

Adult

Child 3 - 13 years

Family 2 Adults + up to 3 children. Family Pass Rate is $485 if purchased Individually. Discounts shown from this rate.

^*This option must be made together with another price type.

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