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Wanaka Jet Boat - 1 Hour Jet Boat ride

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Hit the water for an unforgettable exhilaration and blood-pumping thrill of New Zealand’s most iconic adventure activity, the jet boat!

Hit the water for an unforgettable exhilaration and blood-pumping thrill of New Zealand’s most iconic adventure activity, the jet boat!

Highlights

  • A wild jet boat ride on world famous Lake Wanaka and the Clutha river.
  • Pure adrenaline on New Zealand’s swiftest river
  • World renowned Hamilton Spins and high powered jet boats
  • Real jet boating in waters that’s less than 5cm in places

Picture yourself skimming across shallow water, over sand bars, through rapids and around rocks at speeds in excess of 80kph, now picture doing this down New Zealand’s swiftest river with no seat belt and no brakes; that’s one way to get your adrenaline levels through the roof.

Set in the South Island's gorgeous Wanaka, you’ll explore the famous Clutha River at mind-boggling speeds with some of the world’s best scenery in the background.

Starting with a breath taking journey over Lake Wanaka, take in the snow-capped mountain views as the anticipation of tackling one of the world’s swiftest flowing rivers begins.

Let you adrenaline levels build as your demonstrates the manoeuvrability of the jet boat, pushing it to its absolute limits as the boat is skilfully navigated through shallow water, tunnels and over giant pressure waves! And of course any jet boat ride is complete without those famous 360 spins.

Along the way, the driver will stop for that once in a lifetime photograph and provide a fascinating commentary of the area and the jet boat itself.

The ultimate fusion of spectacular southern scenery and pure exhilaration - don’t leave Wanaka without doing this!

Adult ¤135.00
Child ¤65.00 (4-15 years old)
Family ¤400.00 (2x Adults + up to 2x Children)

What's included

  • Jet boat ride

Duration

  • Allow approximately 90 minutes for the whole experience

Location

  • Lakeland Wanaka
  • 100 Ardmore Street
  • Wanaka 9305. Look for our trailer on the waterfront across the road from Wanaka i-Site.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Please Note: Family Pass is price if purchased individually. Deals are shown from this rate.

    Minimum Numbers: Trips require a minimum of 4 passengers, single bookings are wait listed to confirm.

    Note: Lakefront departures are weather dependent, in the event of windy conditions we will depart from the river.

    For safety reasons, our minimum ages is 4 years.

  • Please allow at least 1-hour to drive from Queenstown.

Available Bookings from 29 Apr to 12 May 2026

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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  • Adult$135.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Family$360.00

  • Adult$99.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$65.00
  • Family$360.00

  • Adult$135.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Family$360.00

  • Adult$135.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Family$360.00

  • Adult$135.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Family$360.00

  • Adult$135.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Family$360.00

  • Adult$99.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$65.00
  • Family$360.00

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Maxime from France wrote on 22 March 2018

Très bien.

Nous n'avons pas pu commencer notre toir par le lac ( trop de vagues à cause du vent), mais après même pas 10 min en van, nous voilà arrivé à destination, et c'est parti pour 50 min de plaisir! Vraiment fun, poir 75 dollars ça va, ce n'est pas donné mais bon.

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Jo from New Zealand wrote on 18 April 2026

Must do

What a fantastic hour on the water….great guide with fun sense of humour created awesome adventure

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kirasunkar from Australia wrote on 16 April 2026

Crazy fun

Too much fun. Couldn't feel my face but it was worth it.

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De-arna Lasenby from New Zealand wrote on 07 April 2026

Awesome!

An unforgettable experience you would not regret doing. So much fun!

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Alan Austin from Australia wrote on 23 March 2026

Had a great time

The guys were great, very informative and the trip was a lot of fun

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