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Christchurch / Canterbury

 

Jetboat the Waiau Gorge - Hanmer Springs

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Location Start: Hanmer Springs  End: Hanmer Springs  

Indisputably New Zealands best Jet Boat trip by far, GUARANTEED! Join us as we jet the entire length on Hanmer Springs spectacular Waiau Gorge. 3 Options: The thrill of the Jetboat, a Raft/Jetboat combo or a Scenic River Jet ride.

Spectacular Jetboat Ride - "Jet the Gorge"

Following the contours of the steep canyon walls where possible, its elbows in as we pass within centimetres of rocks & cliff faces. Take in the magnificent scenery, then hold on tight while you experience the famous "Hamilton 360° jet spin" - excitement plus.

Make no mistake this is the best!

This trip has it all:

  • Narrow Gorges
  • Braided Shallows
  • White Water Rapids
  • Over 30 kms of exciting jetboating
  • Spectacular scenery

General Information

Thrillseekers riverside base is only 5 minutes drive from Hanmer Springs township & just 300 metres from the Hanmer turnoff on state highway 7.

The Thrillseekers Adventure Centre was opened in 1992 on it’s present site & provides employment for a number of people living in the area. The present site of the office & café offers spectacular views of the gorge & is the departure point for all river based activities & the bungy jump.

Thrillseekers design their jetboats specifically to meet local river conditions. They are constructed entirely of aluminium & powered by 350 hp "chev" V8s pumping 286 litres of water per second through the jet unit. Travelling in as little as 10 centimetres of water the boats are designed to provide a maximum of safety & comfort for our passengers.








 
 
 
 
 

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