



by LakeLand Wanaka
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$157.68This 90-minute jet boat ride takes place on the Clutha River in Wanaka, New Zealand, including the Lakeland area. The boat travels at speeds over 80 kph across shallow water, sand bars, rapids, and rocks without seat belts or brakes. A guide provides commentary throughout the ride, covering the river’s history and water ecosystems. Life jackets are provided for safety. Combo options for additional activities are available on site. Food, drinks, and hotel transportation are not included. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and the minimum age to participate is four years old. Guests should allow about 1.5 hours total for the trip and check in 15 minutes before departure. Trips require at least four passengers to operate, so single passengers should confirm availability in advance.
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.
90 min