4 Wanaka Speedboat Tours Worth Booking

1.Small Group Jet Boat Adventure on the Clutha River from Wanaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 302 reviews · from $98Our pick

Join Go Jets Wanaka for a 90-minute small-group ride on the Clutha River. Guide and pilot Pat combines fast corners and 360-degree spins with stories about gold mining, the river, and the Upper Clutha Valley. Transport is available from Albert Town, and the boat carries no more than nine people.

“Amazing Ride! We enjoyed the Jet boat ride with Pat, he is so knowledgeable and he absoblutely loves nature! Explaning to us about the Clutha river, activities around the river, history and so much more! And not forgetting the twists and turns Read more”

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2.Jet Boat and Wilderness Walk Tour from Wanaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 259 reviews · from $215

Travel from Wānaka into Mount Aspiring National Park by jet boat, with local guides such as Ben and James sharing stories along the Matukituki River. After spins and mountain views, take a 50-minute guided walk through beech forest to waterfalls and glacier-fed streams. The four-hour trip suits most moderately fit participants.

“The fact that you are in this wide marvelous mountain surroundings, on the water, moving further into the valley and towards the high mountains, makes you feel in aw and humble. It was also a nice walk into the beech forest to a waterfall.”

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3.Lakeland Jet Boat Adventure – Clutha River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · from $83Best value

Join LakeLand Wanaka for a 60-minute jet boat ride from Wānaka’s lakefront into the Clutha River. Expect mountain views, tight channels, rapids, shallow-water runs, tunnels, Hamilton spins, and live commentary from guides such as Amber, Matt, Max, or Sarah.

“Fun and fairly exciting jet boat ride along the river ! Our guides were really fun and experienced, and the ride was totally worth it. It can be quite windy, cold and a little wet, so do make sure you are dressed prepared. Part of ticket proceeds goes to conservation as well, so do sign up!”

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4.Jet Boat Ride on Clutha River

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 143 reviews · 1 hour · from $83

Join a small group of up to 10 for a one-hour jet boat ride from Wanaka waterfront across the lake and onto the Clutha River. Expect speeds over 80 km/h, shallow water, rapids, close turns, and Hamilton Spins, with guides such as Matt, Sarah, Amber, or Max sharing local facts along the way.

“So much fun and stunning views of the water. Definitely try it if you’re on the fence you won’t regret it”

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