Jet Boat Ride & Gourmet BBQ on the Hurunui River

Explore the Hurunui River like a local on a 2 hour jet boat and riverside BBQ trip with Energy Jet. Departing from Hurunui Bridge, located on State Highway 1 between Christchurch & Kaikoura, this tour takes you off the beaten track for a true New Zealand experience.

Start your adventure by climbing on board a New Zealand-made Kiwikkraft 580 jet boat with your local expert driver. Energy Jet put together a delicious assortment of fresh produce from the family farm with tea, coffee and dessert, which is carried with you up the Hurunui River. After finding a secluded riverside beach, the BBQ supplies are unloaded and it’s time for the jet boating thrills to begin. 

Navigating shallow waters and narrow canyons, your Energy Jet ride powers up the Hurunui River at hair-raising speeds. In between adrenaline-pumping 360-degree spins and drifts, your Energy Jet driver pauses to provide interesting commentary on the history of Hurunui River and North Canterbury. After an exhilarating blast on the water, head back to relax on the beach while your Kiwi BBQ is prepared.

A Jet Boat & BBQ tour with Energy Jet highlights the best of New Zealand jet boating, experienced like a local. Just 1 hour from Christchurch, soak in your surroundings on the banks of the Hurunui River while enjoying a selection of sausages, steak and beef patties served in a ciabatta bun with fresh vegetable produce.