Spring Special - $60 adult & $35 child Jet Boat tickets from 23 September - 8 October!
Power through the spectacular Waiau River canyon with spins and thrills galore on this action-packed Hanmer Springs Jet Boat ride! Experience travelling across just centimetres of water and rotating through exhilarating spins as your qualified and professional jet boating driver navigates you through narrow gorges, braided shallows and rapids on a twin-engine jet boat. A must-do activity suited to both adventure-seekers and families alike.
- Our Jet Boat experience includes approximately 30 minutes on the river
- A minimum age of 3 years applies, and all guests must fit safety equipment
- We supply life jackets and a full-length spray jacket
- Photos and GoPro video footage of your Jet Boat ride can be purchased at an additional cost
- Our onsite café supplies drinks, ice creams, snacks and light meals
- Our health & safety practices have been assessed by independent outdoor safety experts and we are AdventureMark Safety Certified.
- Hanmer Springs Attractions reserves the right to refuse participation should any person be affected by alcohol, medication or any other substance such that they may be a risk to themselves or others.
You’ll find us at 839 Hanmer Springs Road, just past the turnoff towards Hanmer Springs from State Highway 7 and just before the Waiau Ferry Bridge. There’s a large carpark with plenty of parking for cars, campervans, and coaches.
For your convenience, we offer complimentary pick-up and drop-off from most accommodation providers in Hanmer Springs on request. Please contact our reservations team at least 24 hours prior to your booking date to organise this service.
Please note that visitors to our attractions must be aware of elements of risk inherently involved with our activities, and are included in our activity waivers as well as detailed in the link below.
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