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Lakeland Jet Boat Adventure - Clutha River

Offered by LakeLand Wanaka

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$135.00 per person

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) Mobile or paper ticket accepted Offered in: English

60-minute jet boat ride from Wanaka’s waterfront across Lake Wanaka and into the Clutha River, with Hamilton Spins, rapids, sand bars and speeds over 80 kph.

Tour Overview

Departing from Wanaka’s waterfront, this 60 minute jet boat ride with Lakeland Wanaka combines high speed action with wide views across the lake and surrounding snow capped mountains before heading into the Clutha River.

The pace lifts quickly as your driver demonstrates just how agile a jet boat can be on one of New Zealand’s swiftest flowing rivers. You will skim across shallow water, cross sand bars, run through rapids and swing around rocks at speeds of more than 80 kph. The route also includes tunnels and giant pressure waves, with the boat passing close to river edge trees as the landscape flashes by.

A key part of the ride is the Hamilton Spin, the classic jet boat manoeuvre that sends the boat spinning rapidly on the spot and builds strong G forces in seconds. With no seat belt and no brakes, the experience is designed to show the full capability of this iconic New Zealand adventure craft in a controlled setting.

This trip stays focused on the essentials, speed, river handling and the contrast between the calm lake departure from Wanaka’s waterfront and the fast moving Clutha River. It is a direct, high energy way to experience jet boating in the heart of Wanaka.

What's Included

  • Jet Boat Ride
  • Combo Options on site
  • Guide Commentary - history and water ecosystems
  • Life Jacket

Not Included:

  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

Ride with Lakeland Wanaka and experience the water like you never have before. We take you on a thrilling 60 minute high speed Jet boat ride; departing from Wanaka’s waterfront enjoy a short jaunt across the lake taking in unsurpassed snow-capped mountain views, as we prepare to enter one of the world’s swiftest flowing rivers, the Clutha River. Here your expert driver will raise your excitement demonstrating the manoeuvrability of the jet boat pushing it to its absolute limits; skilfully navigating through shallow water, tunnels and over giant pressure waves, speeding past trees mere inches from your face disappearing in your peripheral vision. Picture yourself skimming across shallow water, over sand bars, through rapids and around rocks at speeds in excess of 80kph; and of course, a jet boat ride wouldn’t be complete without the iconic Hamilton Spin! A high-speed manoeuvre causing the boat to spin rapidly on the spot creating G forces you just can’t get enough of. This is an adventure for most so come and experience the iconic NZ Jet boat right in the heart of Wanaka.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Lakeland Wanaka

100 Ardmore Street, Wānaka 9305, New Zealand

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 4 years
  • Please allow 1.5 hours for trip
  • Please check in 15 min prior to your jet boat departure time
  • Please Note we require a minimum of 4 passengers to run a trip, if you are booking as a single passenger please call to check availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.