Come with us on the most exciting half day Jet Boating adventure in New Zealand beneath the spectacular scenery of Glaciers & Lord of the Rings film locations, into Mount Aspiring National Park, part of Te Wahipounamu World Heritage area.
Location: The Matukituki River. Beyond stunning, the Matukituki is the most spectacular jet boating river in New Zealand.
Flowing from Glaciers, the pristine waters of the Matukituki River are perfect to experience the skills of our experienced drivers as they travel at speed over shallow braids, drift into turns and yes… those jet spins will sometimes get you wet, stopping in deep pools to breathe in the magic of the landscape & hear stories of our land from your local guides
And there is MORE…
Deep in the mountains & off the beaten track, enjoy a 50-minute remote walk through a moss covered forest and glacier fed stream into McGills Creek. Hear stories from your guide of our people and our land and enjoy photo opportunities of this unique ice carved landscape not to be missed. The only jet boat company to see Mount Aspiring and Glaciers- make Wanaka River Journeys number one on your list of things to do while visiting Wanaka and Queenstown.
This is an ADVENTURE ACTIVITY suitable for most, see our FITNESS requirements and other information by clicking the button below:
Departures (winter): 11am from outside the Wanaka i-SITE Departures (From 1 October): 9:45am & 12:45pm from outside the Wanaka i-SITE Schedule
Allow 4 hours 15 minutes
Valid from 01 October 2024
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It was so fun. Our family had an awesome time. Brent was super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend and a must do activity if you visit Wanaka. Our family lov...
Sue and Brent were the best hosts anyone could wish for on this unforgettable pack raft trip down the mighty Matukituki River. Such a thrill - and we felt compl...
Thrilling, spectacular scenery, off the beaten path! River Journeys takes you places you can only get with these jet boats as the river gets very shallow and th...
CLOSED FOR WINTER 2024 (re-opens 17 October)
Please email info@wanakajet.nz to enquire about private charters if you'd like to do a trip prior to this time.
Join us on the adventure of a lifetime, paddling one of New Zealand’s most spectacular mountain rivers in our fun, inflatable packrafts
Location: Matukituki River, Mount Aspiring National Park
Start your action packed day with a scenic shuttle drive beneath the towering mountains, glaciers and waterfalls of the Matukituki Valley.
En route, enjoy views of Avalanche Glacier, hear stories from your guide of how these giants of ice carved this unique landscape and take in the vista of beautiful valley waterfalls.
After refreshments its gear-on, safety brief and paddle tuition before heading down-river on our stable and strong packrafts. Ride the wave trains, paddle into calm eddies and float with the river flow. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the river bank and play in turquoise swimming holes as you continue paddling down river. By the time the day is done your guide will have you paddling like a pro.
This really is the perfect mix of fun, excitement and adventure in the most beautiful landscape there is.
This is an Adventure Activity and you MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM. See our fitness and other information by clicking the 'FIND OUT MORE' button below:
Departures:
08:15 am from outside of the iSITE
3:30 pm return (time can vary up to 30 minutes with river conditions)
Our groups are small so make sure you book in advance.
Minimum numbers required for this tour, so if you are on your own email us or give us a call.
We use Alpacka Rafts which are lots of fun, extremely stable and easy to paddle however you MUST be able to swim. Check out our video for a taste of this INCREDIBLE activity:
It was so fun. Our family had an awesome time. Brent was super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend and a must do activity if you visit Wanaka. Our family lov...
Sue and Brent were the best hosts anyone could wish for on this unforgettable pack raft trip down the mighty Matukituki River. Such a thrill - and we felt compl...
Thrilling, spectacular scenery, off the beaten path! River Journeys takes you places you can only get with these jet boats as the river gets very shallow and th...
Join us on the most unique of all jet boating experiences; a Glacier helicopter flight from the Jet Boat on the Matukituki River.
This is an incredible opportunity to fly by helicopter direct from the jet boat located deep in the mountains, on a thrilling up-close look at the glaciers. On this scenic helicopter flight see hanging valleys where glaciers once lay and waterfalls that cascade from under giants of ice into the streams and rivers that feed into the Matukituki River. When conditions permit land on the spectacular Isobel Glacier and disembark the helicopter for photos before flying back to join the guided wilderness walk and return leg of the Jet Boat Journey. Flight time with Aspiring Helicopters approx. 25 minutes includes a Glacier or snow landing.
This is the most exciting and unique jet boat + wilderness walk + glacier helicopter flight adventure activity in New Zealand.
This is an ADVENTURE ACTIVITY suitable for most, see our FITNESS requirements and other information by clicking the button below:
Departures
9:45am & 12:45pm from outside of the i-SITE
Allow 4 hours 15 minutes
Valid 15 October 2023
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It was so fun. Our family had an awesome time. Brent was super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend and a must do activity if you visit Wanaka. Our family lov...
Sue and Brent were the best hosts anyone could wish for on this unforgettable pack raft trip down the mighty Matukituki River. Such a thrill - and we felt compl...
Thrilling, spectacular scenery, off the beaten path! River Journeys takes you places you can only get with these jet boats as the river gets very shallow and th...
Come with us on a full day of Jet Boating, walking and 4WD adventure in New Zealand beneath the spectacular scenery of Glaciers & Lord of the Rings film locations, into Mount Aspiring National Park followed by an off-road adventure into West Wanaka High Country Station
Location: The Matukituki River. Beyond stunning, the Matukituki is the most spectacular jet boating river in New Zealand.
Join us for a full day adventure with our Jet boat & Wilderness Walk followed by a 4WD Farm Safari, climbing to spectacular views above Lake Wanaka & the Matukituki Valley. Start with a 10am Jet Boat & Wilderness Walk followed by a picnic lunch on the river bank before meeting your local guides from Ridgeline Adventures for a Highlights Safari; a 4WD Landrover adventure travelling the private back roads of West Wanaka Station, a 30000-acre deer farm steeped in history and bordering the majestic snow-capped peaks and glaciers of Mt Aspiring National Park.
This is an ADVENTURE ACTIVITY suitable for most, see our FITNESS requirements and other information by clicking the button below:
Departures:
9:45am from outside of the i-SITE
Allow 8.5 hours
PLEASE EMAIL bookings@wanakajet.nz TO BOOK. Valid from 1 October 2024 to 30 April 2025.
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It was so fun. Our family had an awesome time. Brent was super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend and a must do activity if you visit Wanaka. Our family lov...
Sue and Brent were the best hosts anyone could wish for on this unforgettable pack raft trip down the mighty Matukituki River. Such a thrill - and we felt compl...
Thrilling, spectacular scenery, off the beaten path! River Journeys takes you places you can only get with these jet boats as the river gets very shallow and th...
The Ultimate Adventure of Jet Boating, Wilderness Walk, Glacier Helicopter Flight, and a 4WD High Country Station Safari all in the beautiful Matukituki Vally surrounded by glaciers, waterfalls, towering mountains, and turquoise pools.
Location: The Matukituki River, Isobell or Tyndall glacier landing, West Wanaka High Country Station.
Combine a thrilling jet boat ride on the Matukituki River, a 35-minute glacier helicopter flight and an off-road 4WD safari. After jet boating deep in the mountains, you’ll board the helicopter for a close-up view of hanging valleys, cascading waterfalls and magnificent glaciers. Capture stunning photos during a glacier landing before returning to the river below to continue your guided wilderness walk and return leg of the jet boat journey. Enjoy a river side lunch before you embark on a 4WD adventure through the stunning landscape, take part in conservation projects and listen to fascinating tales of farming life and local history. Suitable for all fitness levels.
This is an ADVENTURE ACTIVITY suitable for most, see our FITNESS requirements and other information by clicking the button below:
Departures:
10.00am from outside of the i-SITE
Allow 8.5 hours
PLEASE EMAIL info@wanakajet.nz FOR AVAILABILITY. Valid from 01 October 2023 to 30 April 2024.
Check out these other great Wanaka River Journeys activities.
It was so fun. Our family had an awesome time. Brent was super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend and a must do activity if you visit Wanaka. Our family lov...
Sue and Brent were the best hosts anyone could wish for on this unforgettable pack raft trip down the mighty Matukituki River. Such a thrill - and we felt compl...
Thrilling, spectacular scenery, off the beaten path! River Journeys takes you places you can only get with these jet boats as the river gets very shallow and th...
