Lakeland Jet Boat Ride on the Clutha River

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Highlights & inclusions

60 minute Lakeland Jet Boat adventure
Superb views on the Clutha River
Experienced and friendly guide
Departs from central Wanaka 
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$135.00NZD
Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to experience
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What you can expect

Jet boating is undoubtedly an integral part of modern New Zealand culture, and is home to some of the best racing rivers in the world. The Lakeland Jet Boat in Wanaka certainly makes the most of a spectacularly perfect racing river. Now you have the chance to explore the mighty Clutha River for yourself, with Lakeland Wanaka.

Enjoy an 'all out' jet boating experience along the Clutha River for 1 hour. Boarding from the water front at Lake Wanaka, you will be taken on the fifteen minute scenic trip along Lake Wanaka (complete with commentary), before entering the infamous Clutha River. Once there, you can soak up the sun (or laugh in the rain, if it's wet), enjoy the gorgeous riverside vistas, try to spot some of the mammoth-sized trout that lurk within the deep, cool pools – and – you can experience the thrills of a New Zealand jet boat experience, with some high speeds! As your friendly and informative driver powers through rapids and huge pressure waves, spins, twirls and skims over barely-submerged rocks and sandbars, you will be floored by the amazing agility of this boat! You will even stop for some scenic photos and trout spotting.

Regardless of whether you want speed and thrills, or scenes and relaxation, the amazing Clutha will leave you awe inspired. This river is the swiftest and second largest in New Zealand at 338kms, and is known for its beautiful turquoise water, that is hemmed in by magnificent scenery and buzzing with wildlife. Your day on the Wana Jet with Lakeland Adventures will leave you with a sense of the real New Zealand and will remain in your 'happy memory banks' forever.

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What you need to know

Inclusions
  • 60 minutes of jetboating
  • Full safety briefing
  • Life jackets
Duration
  • Allow 1.5 hours
Departure Location
  • 12pm & 2pm 
  • Departs from Wanaka Waterfront (beside Wanaka main wharf) 100 Ardmore Street, Wanaka
  • Operates daily all year
Additional Information
  • Minimum age is 4 years
  • No height restrictions but children must be able to fit into life jackets 
  • Wear a warm jacket or fleece, casual footwear, sunglasses & sunscreen
  • Bring your camera
  • We can look after your bags

Recent reviews

5/5
Based on 4 reviews
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Vlada Kurbatskaya

over 12 years ago

We enjoyed every moment of both tours

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Trusted Customer

almost 13 years ago

Great service from the companies and very good guide tours !

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Trusted Customer

almost 13 years ago

The reef trip was excellent, with great service from all the crew. The transport to Cape Tribulation Rainforest could be improved, bus was not comfortable at all. The driver "" Shane"" did make it a very enjoyable trip overall, so thanks to him.

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