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Join us on the ultimate adventure as we jetboat the entire length of Hanmer's spectacular Waiau Gorge...
Highlights
- Experience an adrenaline pumped jet boat ride over 24km along the Waiau River
- See spectacular scenery including narrow gorges and white water rapids
- Travel and maneuver on shallow waters with the help of powerful twin V8 engines
- Experience the thrilling Hamilton Jet Spin!
- A fantastic activity for the entire family to enjoy
This is not just a jet boat ride - it is an adventure experience!
Enjoy the spectacular scenery, including narrow gorges, braided shallows and white water rapids - this trip has it all! The Hanmer Springs Attractions Jetboat has powerful twin V8 engines, that allow it to manoeuvre in the most incredible manner.
Our Hanmer Springs jet boat can turn on its own length, instantly change direction and travel on ankle-deep water, a true New Zealand experience. Hold on while you experience the famous Hamilton jet spin! With over 24km of exciting jet boating and breathtaking scenery, this Hanmer Springs boating adventure is a truly outstanding and unique experience.
We are the only Jet boat operator in Hanmer Springs that:
- Are recognised by Qualmark as having appropriate safety standards to a gold rating.
- Have New Zealand regulated safety standards
- Are recognised by AdventureMark
- Have a superior fleet of boats on the river, all powered by twin engines
- Have a base with balcony overlooking the river
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Adult$130.00
- Child$70.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$80.00
- Child$40.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$75.00
- Child$40.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$80.00
- Child$40.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$80.00
- Child$40.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$35.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$88.00
- Child$35.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$35.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$88.00
- Child$35.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$70.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$35.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$88.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$35.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$35.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$35.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$35.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$75.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$75.00
- Child$40.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$88.00
- Child$40.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$88.00
- Child$40.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$35.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$35.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$35.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$35.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$35.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$88.00
- Child$35.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$35.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$35.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$35.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$75.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$75.00
- Child$40.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$35.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$35.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$35.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$35.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$35.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$35.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$35.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$35.00
- Family $470.00
- Adult$78.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$35.00
- Family $470.00
Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Robert Cross from New Zealand wrote on 26 July 2026
Jet Boat trip down the Waiau
Fantastic experience especially so for my two 11 year old grandsons and there Mother. The trip took us 10km down river before the return journey back to the start. Lots of spins, bumps, drops and getting wet. Near encounters with rocks along the way. Bonus info re the river and landscape. The boat driver was great he was extremely knowledgeable and competent. The whole ride was value for money.
sutela from New Zealand wrote on 13 July 2026
Fast and Furious but Safe
It's a super exciting yet safe speed boat ride ! Enjoyed it in a peace of mind.
From Jet Boat Waiau River - HANMER SPRINGS
Hi Sutela :) Thank you for taking the time to leave us a wonderful review, We are glad to hear that you enjoyed every aspect of our Jet Boating Tour and we hope to see you back again soon for some more excitement and adventure! Cheers, The Hanmer Springs Attractions Team
McKenzie Curl from New Zealand wrote on 11 July 2026
Awesome!!
Very fun, I definitely advise the mist jackets, would 100% do again!!
From Jet Boat Waiau River - HANMER SPRINGS
Hi McKenzie :) Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, We are glad to hear you had a fun and exciting trip with us and we hope to see you back again soon! Cheers, The Hanmer Springs Attractions Team
kyliep18 from Australia wrote on 09 July 2026
Wet day adventure
The weather was against however it was a good adventure. Be prepared for wet bottoms….. good trip!!!
From Jet Boat Waiau River - HANMER SPRINGS
Hi Kyliep18 :) Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review! We are glad to hear that despite the weather you had a great time on our Quad Biking Tour! We hope to see you back again soon for another adventure, Cheers, The Hanmer Springs Attractions Team
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Andrea from France wrote on 27 January 2019
Parfait vu la belle réduction de bookme
Réduction grâce à book me. J'ai fait un tour pour 20$.ecperience génial ! Guide très simpa. Je recommande mais uniquement avec réduction (125$ sinon, no way !)