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Don't go in summer!
6th February 2012
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars
This experience was supposed to be the highlight treat of our week in Wanaka. From the reviews here, the gorgeous brochure, and the enthusiastic recommendation of the tour desk at our hotel, we... read more »
Review by: Gleebgurrl, Sydney, Australia
Owner response
8th February 2012
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars
We are sorry to learn that you considered your trip with us as poor value for money and that we couldn?t get as close to the glaciers as we normally do throughout the summer.
Ours is a land of... read more »
Review by: A TripAdvisor Member
good fun activity
23rd January 2012
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
something a little diffferent, loads of fun, super friendly staff from pick up to drop off. Great to be shown by people who love their jobs and their country read more »
Review by: 974Sarah, Sydney, Australia
Such a fun day out!
13th January 2012
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
Loved this - went with my partner and his parents and we all had such a super day. The service was great, our driver was really well informed about the area, shared some great stories and kept us...
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Review by: jcnick, Kaiteriteri, New Zealand
HIGHLIGHT OF NZ
13th January 2012
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
Everything about this trip was special- the location, the boat, the walk, the guide. There is an equivalent trip in Queenstown- Jet boat and scenery etc- but I'd strongly advise to do it here. A... read more »
Review by: checkersgal, Hove, United Kingdom
Stunning!
12th January 2012
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a way to spend New Year's Day! The trip takes you a long way up the Matukituki River through the most spectacular scenery imaginable. Brent was a great guide, very knowledgeable and passionate... read more »
Review by: pandf, UK
Amazing, worth every penny spent, loved every minute.
6th January 2012
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
I chose this as a last minute activity when I arrived in Wanaka, and thought it would be worthwhile to do, and to be able to see a bit more outside of the town itself. I was not disappointed. The... read more »
Review by: Tara_Palmer, Wanaka, New Zealand
Beautiful scenary - excellent guides
5th January 2012
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
It was a last minute decision to go on this trip, after staying in Wanaka for the New Year. We were collected from our lodge and travelled about 15mins to the boats. The 2 guides, Brent and James... read more »
Review by: willf151, Brisbane, Australia
Spectacular scenery, friendly knowledgeable guides
4th January 2012
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
Great mix of thrilling jetboating and incredible views of the alpine scenery, mountain glaciers and rivers. The friendly drivers / guides James and Brent are very warm and knowledgeable and made the... read more »
Review by: ScottF980, Melbourne
''very enjoyable''
3rd January 2012
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
had a great time on this trip approx 3-4 hours from start to finish, at $200 pp it is not cheap, but the jetboat goes places the others can't go. We got picked up from our accomodation. Scenery was...
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Review by: oysterman, essex
Unbelievable, stunning,scenic, amazing river journey - not just a jet boat ride
22nd December 2011
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
Words cannot describe what we saw and did today. From the moment we were greeted we knew it was going to be the best trip ever ! Our jet boat driver James was super friendly super skillful and had a... read more »
Review by: Jools27Wanaka, Wanaka