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Join us on the ultimate adventure as we jetboat the entire length of Hanmer's spectacular Waiau Gorge...
Join us on the ultimate adventure as we jetboat the entire length of Hanmer's spectacular Waiau Gorge...
Highlights
- Experience an adrenaline pumped jet boat ride over 24km along the Waiau River
- See spectacular scenery including narrow gorges and white water rapids
- Travel and maneuver on shallow waters with the help of powerful twin V8 engines
- Experience the thrilling Hamilton Jet Spin!
- A fantastic activity for the entire family to enjoy
This is not just a jet boat ride - it is an adventure experience!
Enjoy the spectacular scenery, including narrow gorges, braided shallows and white water rapids - this trip has it all! The Hanmer Springs Attractions Jetboat has powerful twin V8 engines, that allow it to manoeuvre in the most incredible manner.
Our Hanmer Springs jet boat can turn on its own length, instantly change direction and travel on ankle-deep water, a true New Zealand experience. Hold on while you experience the famous Hamilton jet spin! With over 24km of exciting jet boating and breathtaking scenery, this Hanmer Springs boating adventure is a truly outstanding and unique experience.
We are the only Jet boat operator in Hanmer Springs that:
- Are recognised by Qualmark as having appropriate safety standards to a gold rating.
- Have New Zealand regulated safety standards
- Are recognised by AdventureMark
- Have a superior fleet of boats on the river, all powered by twin engines
- Have a base with balcony overlooking the river
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
- Adult$130.00
- Child$70.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$88.00
- Child$35.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $225.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $225.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $225.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $225.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $225.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $225.00
- Adult$88.00
- Child$35.00
- Family $225.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $225.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $225.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $225.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $225.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$88.00
- Child$35.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $225.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $225.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $225.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $225.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $225.00
- Adult$88.00
- Child$40.00
- Family $225.00
- Adult$88.00
- Child$40.00
- Family $225.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $225.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $225.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $225.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $225.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$35.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$35.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $225.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $225.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $225.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $225.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $225.00
- Adult$88.00
- Child$40.00
- Family $225.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $225.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $225.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $225.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $225.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $225.00
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 stunning scenery along the Waiau River (5 people said this).
- emergencyMany praised the fun and engaging guides who provided entertaining commentary (4 people said this).
- emergencyThe thrill and excitement of the jet boat ride were highlighted as a major highlight (5 people said this).
- emergencyReviewers appreciated the sense of safety while still enjoying the adrenaline rush (3 people said this).
- emergencyThe experience was seen as a great alternative to other jet boat rides, providing a unique adventure (3 people said this).
- emergencyOverall, customers felt it was a fantastic way to spend the day and highly recommended it (5 people said this).
- star_shineBring a camera to capture the beautiful scenery.
Consider this for a fun group outing or special occasion.
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Gemma Ostermeyer from New Zealand wrote on 12 April 2026
Jet boat
So cool maddie our driver was awesome
annabelleb1 from New Zealand wrote on 07 October 2025
Bloody fantastic!!
What an amazing experience! Our driver was full of cool info and jokes - the river was absolutely beautiful, the thrills & spills were super fun too. We have done the Huka Jet about 8 times & fancied something different for a change - so, so glad that we did! This was just as fantastic & the scenery was stunning.
From Jet Boat Waiau River - HANMER SPRINGS
Hi Annabelle, Thank you for the awesome review, it's great to know you had such an awesome time Jet Boating with us. Our guides strive to make every trip as fun and exciting as possible for all our customers so we're happy to know you found our attempts successful! We hope to see you back again for some more awesome adventures! Cheers, The Hanmer Springs Attractions Team
Sarah from New Zealand wrote on 04 February 2025
Great
Great experience 👍
From Jet Boat Waiau River - HANMER SPRINGS
Hi Sarah, Thank you for the lovely review, we're glad to hear you had a great time with us Jet Boating. We hope to see you back again for some more thrill-seeking adventures! Cheers, The Hanmer Springs Attractions Team
Suze Lamont from New Zealand wrote on 31 January 2025
Birthday fun
Awesome day ! Lots of fun excellent guide and felt safe but also had a good thrill cheers !
From Jet Boat Waiau River - HANMER SPRINGS
Hi Suze! Thank you so much for the amazing review! We are glad to hear you had an amazing time on our Jet Boat!! We hope to see you again sometime soon for some more adventures! Cheers Hanmer Springs Attractions Team!
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katieh61 from United Kingdom wrote on 13 April 2026
What a thrill and a joy.
This was amazing. We were expertly driven throughout but obviously our driver, having done the course so many times before knew just how close he could get to rocks etc without it being dangerous just exhilarating. Front seats were defo the best for putting the wind up you. Useful amount of local geological and historical facts thrown in. Perfect.