Jet Boat and Wilderness Walk Tour from Wanaka: Experience Glaciers, Film Locations and Heritage Park

Embark on an exhilarating 4-hour jet boat and wilderness walk tour from Wanaka. Explore glaciers, film locations, and a heritage park in Mount Aspiring National Park. Experience thrilling spins and a guided walk through a stunning landscape.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Wanaka Mount Aspiring Road - Come deep into the Matukituki Valley on the most exciting 4-hour jet boating adventure in New Zealand, beneath the spectacular scenery of Glaciers and Lord of the Rings and Hobbit film locations, into world heritage Mount Aspiring National Park. Flowing from Glaciers, the pristine waters of the Matukituki River are…
What's Included
  • Shuttle transfer
  • Life jackets
  • Heated handrails and footrests during cold weather
  • Wet weather gear
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Embark on New Zealand’s most thrilling four-hour jet boating journey deep into the Matukituki Valley, framed by stunning glaciers and the film locations of the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films, all within the world heritage Mount Aspiring National Park. Fed by glaciers, the pure waters of the Matukituki River offer the opportunity to experience the…

Location
Wanaka isite Visitor Information Centre
Ardmore Street
99 Ardmore Street, outside of the i-SITE Please make sure you have parked your car in a long term car-park Meet 5 minutes prior to departure
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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861matildaa
Apr 26, 2025
Jet boat and wilderness walk review - Amazing activity. Jet boat was lots of fun and the views were incredible. The tour guide was mega friendly and knowledgeable.
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Meremale60
Mar 30, 2025
Jet Boat - We had a great afternoon, Sue, our driver was punctual, and explained the afternoon ahead in great detail. Once we arrived at the river, Ben, our boat driver, explained the time on the water and issued our life jackets, making sure they were the correct size. The jet experience was fantastic, especially the 360 deg spins. Ben had the occasional pit stops pointing interesting facts, like filming location of LOTR. The nature walk was interesting and a good stretch of the legs before returning. Great day out.
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Rubytuesday5557
Mar 29, 2025
A fantastic boating experience - This tour was fabulous. Ben our tour guide and boat driver was super, gave us all lots of thrills with his boat driving expertise but also was very knowledgeable about Wanaka, the surrounding countryside and mountains/glaciers. We had wonderful weather and would recommend this tour to anyone.
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834mariamanuelas
Mar 26, 2025
A must! - Great trip! Ben was a fantastic guide, filled with interested information and fun! Our group was really friendly and Ben took good care of us all.
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Onair18013611584
Mar 17, 2025
A unique experience on the river - Absolutely 6 out of 5! Great experience on the river, thrilling spins but mainly great sightseeing of the valley and mountains. Very friendly and welcoming staff who ensure a wonderful experience. Ben was a great guide, very relaxed, and knowledgeable about the area and natural environment. Highly recommended.
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Elainejj9069te
Mar 16, 2025
Fun morning on the jet boat and Wilderness walk - Our jet boat and Wilderness walk were great fun. Ben our guide was very knowledgeable and informative. We had all the thrills and spills of being on a jet boat ( but not too crazy) and also a wonderful walk through a Southern beech forest which would have been inaccessible by any other means.
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Catherine
Mar 11, 2025
Fun-packed half-day excursion with a great guide in a stunning environment. - It was a great way to discover the Matukituki River and Mount Aspiring National Park. We sped across shallow braided rivers and saw spectacular surroundings: glaciers, rugged peaks, and filming locations from The Lord of the Rings. Ben, our guide, was knowledgeable and expert in navigating his boat, which felt safe throughout.
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Eddiew2013
Mar 9, 2025
Sightseeing with a bit of adrenalin - A really enjoyable experience and a great way to see the view from the river and also venture for a walk. Everyone involved was very friendly and helpful, from the tourist centre through to the operators.
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Daveaf5730jk
Mar 7, 2025
So much better than we expected - The jet boat tour was great fun, our captain (Ben) handled the boat with great skill as we sped along the river. We stopped halfway for a walk, during which Ben explained a lot about the flora and forna
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B
Mar 7, 2025
A great experience if a bit pricey - A great experience traversing the Matukituki River on a jet boat having never been on one. Our pilot, Ben, was very skilled and made the experience special, loved the 'spin stops'! The wilderness was informative with Ben sharing his knowledge of the local flora. It was a bit pricey, but a great experience nevertheless.
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From $196
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).