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 river jet boating on the longest and most adventurous jet boat tour in New Zealand. Travel at speed over shallow braids, drift into turns and yes… experience thrilling spins, 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 moss covered forest, waterfalls and glacier fed streams. Walk in awe beneath Avalanche Glacier when conditions permit or into McGills Creek to explore one of the most beautiful and serene forest walks. Hear the stories of this unique ice carved landscape and see photo opportunities not to miss. 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.
Summer WinterSchedule
October - May / 10.00am & 1.00pm
Allow 4 hours
June - September / 11.00am
Allow 4 hours
VALID UNTIL 31 AUGUST for Wanaka River Journeys website and phone bookings only
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Reviewed 5 days ago
One hell of an adventure!
Fabulous guides, fabulous scenery! The helicopter flight is totally worth it if you are willing to fork out the ...
If you're after a jet-boat experience in NZ, Wanaka River Journeys jet-boat and wilderness walk should be your choice. Words such as "spectacular" and "amazing"...
This trip was one of the highlights of my stay in Wanaka. Our guide Ben was great and stopped at various points on the journey to tell us all about the Matukitu...
For the experience of a lifetime join us on New Zealand’s only Jet Boat & Packrafting adventure; deep into the mountains of middle earth.
Jet Boat the spectacular Matukituki River beneath glaciers and Mount Aspiring. Speed through shallow braids, drift into turns and hold on for cool spins… Travel to a place special and serene, surrounded by mountains, glaciers, waterfalls and forests, ready to discover the fun of inflatable packrafting, the next stage of the ultimate of our River Journeys.
Packrafts are perfect for those who want a real wilderness experience away from the crowds. These small, fun and lightweight craft let you follow the rivers’ flow way, ride the wave trains, and paddle into calm pools to surround yourself in nature in a valley so breathtaking you wont want to leave. This is the perfect mix of fun, excitement and adventure in the most beautiful landscape there is.
Location: Matukituki Valley, Mount Aspiring National Park
Summer
December - April / 08.00am
Allow Full day
Valid 01 December to 30 April 2018
Check-out these great activities which link in with the jet boat & wilderness walk on the same day:
Reviewed 5 days ago
One hell of an adventure!
Fabulous guides, fabulous scenery! The helicopter flight is totally worth it if you are willing to fork out the ...
If you're after a jet-boat experience in NZ, Wanaka River Journeys jet-boat and wilderness walk should be your choice. Words such as "spectacular" and "amazing"...
This trip was one of the highlights of my stay in Wanaka. Our guide Ben was great and stopped at various points on the journey to tell us all about the Matukitu...
Join us on the most unique of all glacier experiences; a helicopter flight and glacier landing from the jet boat.
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. 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 landing
This is the most exciting and unique jet boat + wilderness walk + glacier helicopter flight adventure activity in New Zealand.
Summer
October - May / 10.00am & 1.00pm
Allow 4 hours
Winter
June - September / 11.00am
Allow 4 hours
Valid until 30 September 2017
Check-out these great activities which link in with the jet boat & wilderness walk on the same day:
Reviewed 5 days ago
One hell of an adventure!
Fabulous guides, fabulous scenery! The helicopter flight is totally worth it if you are willing to fork out the ...
If you're after a jet-boat experience in NZ, Wanaka River Journeys jet-boat and wilderness walk should be your choice. Words such as "spectacular" and "amazing"...
This trip was one of the highlights of my stay in Wanaka. Our guide Ben was great and stopped at various points on the journey to tell us all about the Matukitu...
Want to explore more? Join our full day Jet boat & Wilderness Walk followed by a 4WD Farm Safari, climbing to spectacular views above Lake Wanaka & the Matukituki Valley.
This is a great opportunity to spend more time exploring the spectacular glacial formed Matukituki Valley. Join the 10am Jet Boat & Wilderness Walk, on arriving back at West Wanaka Bridge enjoy 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. See sheep, Alpacas and deer on this working high country farm, climb above Lake Wanaka to make a well-earned stop for refreshments at the exclusive “alpine café” returning to Wanaka approx. 4.00pm
Summer
October - May / 10.00am & 1.00pm
Allow a full day
Winter
June - September / 11.00am
Allow a full day
Valid until 30 September 2017
Check-out these great activities which link in with the jet boat & wilderness walk on the same day:
Reviewed 5 days ago
One hell of an adventure!
Fabulous guides, fabulous scenery! The helicopter flight is totally worth it if you are willing to fork out the ...
If you're after a jet-boat experience in NZ, Wanaka River Journeys jet-boat and wilderness walk should be your choice. Words such as "spectacular" and "amazing"...
This trip was one of the highlights of my stay in Wanaka. Our guide Ben was great and stopped at various points on the journey to tell us all about the Matukitu...
