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We had a great time on the lake with our excellent driver and your operator Matt’. It was so much fun and he was very engaging and knowledgeable. All the staff made sure we knew what was going on, from the time we booked and it was a great experience up the river and across the lake with those awesome views and great spins.
The ride combines a cruise across the lake, some high adrenaline fun and a quiet recharge for the next burst. Our Driver Steve was excellent and provided a great commentary on the lake and river. Highly recommend!
Thank you for running this great session. Neither of us had kayaked before, so we're a bit nervous about managing the distance etc without a guide and within the time limit. We needn't have worried as the guy (sorry can't remember his name) explained the map and basic paddling methods. We had an amazing morning paddling around Lake Wanaka, taking in the fantastic views We got out to stop on one of the beaches for a break, but found it a bit tough getting in and out of the water etc so after that, carried straight on to the end. We managed to complete the route in just over 2.5 hrs. In future, I'd take a nice little picnic and rest up a bit more and chill. A highlight of our trip!
We had a great time on this tour. It is a very enjoyable trip across the lake and with all the autumn colors out it was a fantastic relaxing voyage. The walk to the island peak was enjoyable and our guide told us bits of info as we did the walk. The captain also gave us a great time telling us all about Wanaka and the local scene. We would recommend this trip to everyone as it is so different to the usual " tourist" activities
Enjoyed a pleasant ride out into Lake Wanaka and the Clutha River. Sarah our boat driver was very personable and informative and drove the boat well - nice job..!!
Awesome time on the stunning lake wanaka with beautiful views amoungst the 360 degree turns. It's a must do!!
Beautiful cruise on a beautiful boat amazing views of the lake
Well worth the trip from Queenstown.
Wonderful afternoon of riding around Lake Wanaka to the French Patisserie at Albert Town return. Perfect weather, great e bikes, helmets and gel seats. Helpful, friendly staff. Highly recommended.
If we could give you twenty stars, we would. Very professional & friendly team. We will be back. Awesome experience
We did the experience with Sarah I believe her name was & it was fantastic. Loved every minute of it. Although I wish there were more spins.
We had a blast. Lovely drive from Queenstown. Tracey was a star and let us re schedule our booking, even though we accidentally booked the wrong day. The Clutha river is beautiful and we loved the thrills of the 360s and knowledge we got to learn about the area during the boat trip! Scenery is breathtaking. Great morning definitely one of the highlights of our trip. Thanks again!
Our boat driver explained a lot of details about the area including the search for gold The jet boat ride was fun with some spins to make the drive exciting Overall a very nice experience
From pick up outside the I-site to the jet boat trip to drop off, the service was top notch! Highly recommend for a fun trip on the river - short interesting commentary at different spots allows you to take pics in between holding onto the boat when in the 360 degree spins. There are plenty! Don’t let the winter temps dissuade you. They provide spray jackets with hoods. Also an option to buy a video of your trip, (digital copy) filmed from your jet boat.
What an AMAZING experience! Excellent service, great price, and what a view. My families first time in Wanaka, and it did not disappoint. This activity is an absolute must. I can't wait to go back
Lovely afternoon out, friendly operators, they were knowledgeable about the area and great with the children who were on the trip. A nice leisurely, scenic cruise for a couple of hours.
Really amazing experience, flying like a bird! The hosts were really helpful and accommodating. They made me feel so comfortable as I’ve been there by myself. I must say they are really good at their job. Please do try this whenever you go to Wānaka. Don’t miss out this adventure from your bucket list…
As a first timer to Parasailing I am so glad I gave it a go and the team at Wanaka Parasailing were fantastic, friendly and the humor put me at ease to enjoy the experience. 360 degree video allows you to return home and share the moment with others and select any photo you want. Excellent value for money, amazing views and a must do.
What a Excellent start to a beautiful day. My two girls loved it. The guys are awesome and make everything easy and loads of fun. Thanks heaps from the three of us
beautiful, mind blowing views and awesome little history lesson on the island with very friendly staff. Staying an extra 10mins at the end to sit with my family and just soak it all in would of been the icing on the cake. But I would 100 percent recommend to all. Cheers - we will be back
I would highly recommended this cruise if you want to have a short and easy trip in Lake Wanaka other than just sightseeing at the lakefront.
When we arrived at Ruby Island, it was raining heavily. The skipper was quite patient and we waited out the rain so we could explore the Island. The skipper was very knowledgeable about Ruby Island. He took us on a short trek around and showed us a picture perfect spot! It's a nice way to cruise Lake Wanaka.
Great value for money! Loved it. We would travel with them again in one of the other cruises. Perhaps a longer one next time.
Excellent tour. Good instructions where to meet. Comfortable boat. Great commentary. Saw many different birds including the Weka and Bellbird. It’s a bit of a steep ascent and descent and would recommend taking a hiking stick if travelling alone, luckily I had someone to hold onto. Could be slippery if recent rain. But thoroughly enjoyed it.
We've been to Wanaka a number of times over the years and it was a treat to experience something new and see the lake from a different perspective. Highly recommend!
What an amazing scenic cruise to the island, we got bumped from Ruby island to Stevenson island, captain Tim and the wonderful Bronnie did an amazing job with information. Bronnie on deck with her knowledge of the area and being our guide on the island, was truly a blessing. Thanks to both of you.
Really enjoyed the quick trip over to Ruby Island...great short walk around the island, with entertaining commentary by Reon...Liked the story behind the name too.. Fab views up & down the lake and back to Wanaka.
Really cool experience! A must do if visiting Wanaka you will get all the best pictures. Thank you
We both enjoyed the cruise
We thoroughly enjoyed this cruise. The boat was comfortable and uncrowded when we went at 9am - the lake tends to be calmer in the mornings. There was complimentary tea and coffee which was very welcome and Kyle and Pavla were friendly and informative. The walk to the top is definitely worth it and seeing the inquisitive Buff Weka was the icing on the cake. Lovely way to spend a morning.
Beautiful cruise out to the island and really interesting hearing stories as we walked around it. Plus the views from the island are incredible!
Tim and Bronnie provide an incredible experience on Lake Wanaka. We absolutely loved learning all about Ruby Island and enjoyed our little hike to the top. This is a fabulous experience that everyone should do, we highly recommend it. If we could have one wish, it would be to cruise around the Island in full. Thanks so much to Bronnie and Tim.
A must do in Wanaka! Friendly captain, fantastic views and an all around great experience!
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