jetboatingJetboating - Jet Thrills

The sparkling glacier-fed, turquoise blue waters of the Waimakariri River deliver classic New Zealand jetboating to both professionals and passengers alike. Feel the power of a Chevrolet V8 engine and Hamilton Jet as you surge through the waters and navigate the shallow, ever-shifting streams ... only inches from rocky outcrops! Experience heart-stopping 360 degree spins, with the magnificent snowcapped Southern Alps to the West ... not to be missed and never to be forgotten!

Morning and afternoon city pick-ups all year round.
City transfer included.

AC01

Jetboat Adventure

Adult: $75.00 
Child $50.00 

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Tour duration 2 hours. Includes 30 minutes jetboating.


jetboatingJetboating - Jetboat Safari

One hour of another world! Jet Thrills will take you to within what seems an arm's reach of the magnificent Southern Alps as you skim the glacier-fed waters from the heart of the South Island. Look to the bottom of deep pools with water so pure you can drink it, and hear of the wonderful salmon and trout fishing available. Your heart will race and you’ll be on the edge of your seat as the jetboat driver navigates the white water and rocks in the upper section of this exciting trip.
55 minutes on the water.

Morning and afternoon city pick-ups all year round.
City transfer included.

AC01.a

Jetboat Safari

Adult: $110.00 
Child $75.00 

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Tour duration 2.5 hours. Includes 50 minutes jetboating.


Farm Visit & Jetboating

Visit a real working sheep farm with a country-style morning or afternoon tea included. Then feel the wind in your hair as you experience a thrilling jetboat ride with Jet Thrills, skimming the snow-fed streams of the Waimakariri River.

City pick-up included.

AC10

Farm Visit & Jetboating

Cost: $120.00 
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Allow 3.5 hours.


AC10.a

Including barbecue lunch

Cost: $145.00 
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Allow 4.5 hours.


helijetHeliJet

A combination of a thrilling jetboat ride with Jet Thrills, and an exhilarating helicopter flight from the banks of the Waimakariri River. Jetboat upriver on our Jetboat Adventure (AC01), where the boat will stop and meet the helicopter. Relax, and let your pilot take you on an unforgettable flight of a lifetime.
Be amazed as you fly over the river and towards the majestic snowcapped Southern Alps, and over the Canterbury Plains. See the manoeuvrability of the jetboat from the air before you meet the boat again for the downstream run to the jetboat base.

City pick-up included. Departs daily.

AC07

Helijet

Cost: $250.00
per person

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Tour duration 2.5 hours.


senicflightsHelicopter Scenic Flights

Canterbury Plains, low level river, mountain views - OR - Airport and city outskirts.

AC03

15 Minute Flight

Cost: $215.00 

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Allow 1.5 hrs return.


River gorges, a snow landing, beautiful scenery - OR - city highlights, harbour, and volcanic Banks Peninsula.

AC03.a

40 Minute Flight

Cost: $495.00 

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Allow 2 hrs return.


Fly over glaciers, mountain rivers and waterfalls, West Coast rainforests, Tarns, low level river gorge and a mountain landing – OR – city highlights, harbour and peninsula, Akaroa vineyard wine tasting and an isolated beach landing. Vineyard lunch optional extra.

AC03.b

70 Minute Flight

Cost: $795.00 

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Allow 3 hrs return.



Longer flights and charters by arrangement.

 

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