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Jet Boat Waiau River - HANMER SPRINGS

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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

Adult $130.00

Child $70.00

Family $470.00 (Price $460 if purchased individually - discounts shown from this rate)

What's included

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

Location

839 Hanmer Springs rd
1hr and 45 minutes from Christchurch.

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 Note: This is a very popular attraction and often completely full - jet boat rides must be taken at the designated time and failing to present at this time may result in ticket forfeit.
Additional Tickets: Additional full priced tickets can be purchased as you proceed to checkout.
Family pass is for 2 adults and up to 3 children.
We require a minimum of four paying Adult fares to confirm the trip departure. Children are 13 years and under. Minimum 3 years of age to ride.
Please visit this link to understand the risk and hazards involved with our adventure activities:
https://www.hanmerspringsattractions.nz/understanding-the-risk/

Available Bookings from23 Apr to 6 May 2026

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emergency客户们喜欢沿着 Waiau 河的壮丽风景（5 人提到这一点）。
emergency许多人称赞有趣且热情的导游提供了娱乐性的评论（4 人提到这一点）。
emergency乘坐喷射快艇的刺激和兴奋被认为是一个主要亮点（5 人提到这一点）。
emergency客户们赞赏在享受肾上腺素的同时感到安全（3 人提到这一点）。
emergency这次体验被视为其他喷射快艇之旅的绝佳替代方案，提供了独特的冒险（3 人提到这一点）。
emergency总体而言，客户觉得这是度过一天的绝佳方式，并强烈推荐（5 人提到这一点）。
star_shine带上相机拍摄美丽的风景.
考虑将其作为有趣的团体出游或特殊场合.

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Jet Boat Waiau River - HANMER SPRINGS

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Yong Cui from China wrote on 10 February 2019

棒极了

非常值得的旅游，比皇后镇便宜很多，把泡温泉与快艇安排在一天很合适

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f471011 from Taiwan wrote on 26 January 2019

超乎我們的期待

真的非常值得一試的活動。服務超幫棒，駕駛員超親切很會哈啦。

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laurencel1 from Taiwan wrote on 13 November 2018

超值優惠絕佳體驗

在bookme上預訂到二十元的超值優惠非常划算，第一次玩噴射快艇，就是真實世界的3D電影，超好玩刺激有趣，整個流程也非常順暢，大推大人小孩都可以喔~

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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.

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Gemma Ostermeyer from New Zealand wrote on 12 April 2026

Jet boat

So cool maddie our driver was awesome

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Family Price $460 if purchased individually - discounts shown from this rate

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