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Rafting Adventure and Jet Boat Return - Hanmer Springs

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Rafting in Hanmer Springs provides fantastic family fun for everyone and a great adventure!

Rafting in Hanmer Springs provides fantastic family fun for everyone and a great adventure!

A family rafting adventure is the best way to see the Waiau Gorge Canyon and surrounding countryside.

Marvel at the twist rock, water holes, pink marble rock and fault line features. In clear water you may see salmon and trout swimming by as you float past.

Relax and listen to our qualified guides as they pass on their knowledge of the river, its nature and folklore. Your Hanmer Springs Attractions guides will also give you full instructions on the rafting techniques to use during your trip.

Leap out of the raft and go for a float, - but make sure you are back in the raft before the rapids!

At the end of your raft trip you return on our thrilling jet boat ride.

Our Hanmer Springs rafting adventure is suitable for people of all ages, but children must be able to fit the safety gear to participate.

We supply you with everything you need for this Hanmer Springs activity and ask that you bring your own swimwear, a towel and a sense of adventure!

This is sensational family fun.

Adult $169.00
Child $99.00

Location

  • 839 Hanmer Springs Rd
  • 1 hour and 45 minutes from Christchurch

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Please Note: There is a minimum of two paying adults required for the trip departure to be confirmed.

    Family Pass is for 2 Adults and up to 3 children.

    Please visit this link to understand the risk and hazards involved with our adventure activities:

    https://www.hanmerspringsattractions.nz/understanding-the-risk/

  • Child age is 13 years and under. Rafting is suitable for ages 6 and up, however it is essential children are able to fit the safety gear.

    Additional Tickets: Additional full-priced tickets can be purchased as you proceed to checkout.

Available Bookings from 29 Mar to 11 Apr 2024

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  • Adult$209.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$209.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$129.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$129.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$209.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$209.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$209.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$100.00

  • Adult$209.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$100.00

  • Adult$209.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$100.00

  • Adult$209.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$100.00

  • Adult$209.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$100.00

  • Adult$209.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$100.00

  • Adult$209.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$100.00

  • Adult$209.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$100.00

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

4.8

97 reviews

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Allison Hakomaki from Canada wrote on 06 January 2024

Lots of fun for the family

This was the perfect experience for our 9 year olds. They loved the thrill of rafting, cliff jumping and the water fights along the way. The bonus was the jet boat ride back. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this for families or anyone wanting to get out to view the sights on the river. It was a fun way to spend a couple of hours.

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From Rafting Adventure and Jet Boat Return - Hanmer Springs

Hi Allison, thank you for your great review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed yourselves in the company of our cheeky guides. They are always down for some fun in the sun. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Cheers from Hanmer Springs Attractions Team

gregd6 from Australia wrote on 21 December 2023

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great couple of hours except for the steep walk back up to the shop.

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From Rafting Adventure and Jet Boat Return - Hanmer Springs

Hello there, thank you for your review. The name Waiau gorge explains it all, steep cliffs surrounding the river. We do offer complimentary ride down to the boat for those who struggle to walk on steep terrain. Ask our staff next time you're around. Cheers from Hanmer Springs Attractions Team

Rebecca Wedlake from New Zealand wrote on 12 April 2023

Awesome!

Fantastic trip, great guide and friendly staff. Had 4 children onboard and they totally loved it. Highly recommended. Thanks.

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ericras from Netherlands wrote on 09 February 2023

Actually pretty boring

We booked a rafting & jetboat experience last minute for a good price. The experience itself is actually pretty boring. Floating down the river, chit-chat, not really interesting background info (i don't mind the housing prices) and no sincere enthousiasm or interest by personnel / instructor. After floating for 1,5 hour we boarded the jet boat. Overall: It's fun - in relation to the lastminute pricing - but you don't miss much if you skip it, definitely skip if you pay the full prize.

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Gina DiMaio from New Zealand wrote on 04 April 2023

Fun times

Ryan was a great instructor fun and Informative.

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