Mt Aspiring Jet Boat & Wilderness Walk - Small-Group, Wanaka
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
We're the only jet boat company that takes you to the very base of Mount Aspiring and its surrounding glaciers, deep into the Matukituki wilderness where roads can't go. It's a true half-day expedition - jet boating plus a guided walk through rainforest and high country to a stunning waterfall, not a quick thrill ride. Small groups, with local guides who know and love this country.
Inclusions
What's included
- Shuttle transfer
- Life jackets
- Heated hand rails and footrests (in cold weather)
- Wet weather gear
What's not
- Food and drinks
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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Ratings come from 277 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Showing reviews written in English.
5Great experience - highly recommended.
Fantastic experience. A real combination of old fashioned fun going up the river in a jetboat with all the spins etc, and a really great walk through the woods with skipper Ben, who is quietly passionate and highly knowledgeable about the area and the environment. I'd definitely recommend. It was a beautiful day so that helped - make sure you wrap up a bit if it's not the summer.
5Must do! Wanaka River Journeys
Local guide who knew heaps about the area and environment. It was relaxed, informative and enjoyable. We loved the mix of fast jet ride alongside the forest walk.
5Fantastic!
Absolutely brilliant trip, one of the best we had in NZ. Everything was perfect. Highly recommend!
5Something to remember
This trip was amazing ! I saw the Facebook post with Guide Ben explaining the trip and booked right away. Once we arrived Jo picked us up gave us the ride to the location and then Ben took over. We were not disappointed as this trip far exceeded our expectations. I would do this again unreal !
5A must-do experience in Wanaka!
Highly recommended for anyone visiting Wanaka! And so much fun too! You not only go deep into Mt. Aspiring National Park via the river, but also stop for a short and easy hike where you’ll learn about the natural history of the area. Our tour guide was professional, very knowledgeable, and friendly and personable. We hope to redo this jet boat tour in the future!
5Fantastic Jet boat day on the Makukituki River that feeds Lake Wanaka.
We had a super fun ride today on Ben's Jet Boat going a very long way up the Makukituki River that feeds Lake Wanaka. It included a nice walk in the forest on the upper river. Many thanks both for a great day. Peter & Jenny, from Sydney.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- 99 Ardmore Street, outside of the i-SITE Please make sure you have parked your car in a long term car-park Meet 5 minutes prior to departure
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 14 travellers
- Operated by
- Wanaka River Journeys
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 4 years
- Maximum is 10 people per booking
How it compares in Wānaka
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 79 experiences we list in Wānaka.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 4 of 79.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Wānaka
Wānaka is a lakeside town in New Zealand's Southern Alps, set below snowy peaks, a gateway to Mount Aspiring National Park and the ski fields.
Wānaka sits at the southern end of Lake Wānaka in the Otago region of the South Island, with mountains rising on every side. A path follows the lakefront past the lone willow that stands in the water, which has become a symbol of the town. Roys Peak, with its zigzag track, and Mount Iron give views over the lake and the valley. The town has cafés, galleries and a nearby wine region.
Top-ranked sights in Wānaka: Lake Wānaka, Blue Pools Track.
Special offers in Wānaka
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