The most exciting half day wilderness jet boating adventure in the spectacular World Heritage Mount Aspiring National Park. Travel past towering mountains and hanging glaciers, waterfalls and Lord of The Rings locations on the pristine waters of the Matukituki River. Deep in the mountains leave the jet boat for a 50-minute walk into real New Zealand wilderness. A trip highlight, walk through ancient beach forests to see waterfalls with local guides who will share with you the culture of their people and stories of their land with humour and inspiration.
Important Tour Details: Departs/ Finishes: 99 Ardmore Street (I-site), Wanaka. Phone: 0800 544 555. Check-in: 15 minutes prior departure. Length of tour: allow 4 hours (jet-boating) or 7 hours (pack-rafting). How to get there: please meet the operator outside of the i-SITE Information Centre (99 Ardmore Street). Long term car parking can be found on the edge of the lake outside of the CBD opposite the skate park. (Make sure there are no shops opposite where car is parked). Pick-up from all Wanaka accommodation is available on request. Please check 24 hours prior. What to bring: Camera, rain jacket, required medication, sun glasses, sun screen, sun hat, warm top, walking shoes, snack, water bottle. What is provided: Transfers in Wanaka, Safety briefing, Qualified Guide, Specialised tour equipment, First Aid Kit. Group size: max. 14 people in one jet-boat. Notes: The trip includes a 40 min wilderness walk through native forest to a waterfall.
Wanaka River JourneysCredit: Wanaka River JourneysMcGills Creek forest walk
Wanaka River JourneysCredit: Wanaka River JourneysPackraft Wanaka
Wanaka River JourneysCredit: Wanaka River JourneysPackraft Wanaka
The most exciting half day wilderness jet boating adventure in the spectacular World Heritage Mount Aspiring National Park. Travel past towering mountains and hanging glaciers, waterfalls and Lord of The Rings locations on the pristine waters of the Matukituki River. Deep in the mountains leave the jet boat for a 50-minute walk into real New Zealand wilderness. A trip highlight, walk through ancient beach forests to see waterfalls with local guides who will share with you the culture of their people and stories of their land with humour and inspiration.
The most exciting half day wilderness jet boating adventure in the spectacular World Heritage Mount Aspiring National Park. Travel past towering mountains and hanging glaciers, waterfalls and Lord of The Rings locations on the pristine waters of the Matukituki River. Fly by helicopter from the jet boat around Avalanche and Rob Roy Glaciers; see hanging valleys where glaciers once lay and waterfalls that explode from beneath giants of ice. Experience a high altitude glacier landing for photos on the Isobel Glacier before returning to the jet boat and joining a 30-minute walk into real New Zealand wilderness. A trip highlight, walk through ancient beach forests to see waterfalls with local guides who will share with you the culture of their people and stories of their land with humour and inspiration.
Join Wanaka River Journeys 10.00am jet boat and wilderness walk adventure in the spectacular World Heritage Mount Aspiring National Park. Travel past towering mountains and hanging glaciers, waterfalls and Lord of The Rings locations on the pristine waters of the Matukituki River. Deep in the mountains leave the jet boat for a 30-minute walk into real New Zealand wilderness. A trip highlight, walk through ancient beach forests to see waterfalls with local guides who will share with you the culture of their people and stories of their land with humour and inspiration.
After a picnic lunch on the river bank* meet Ridgeline Adventures guides for a 4WD Landrover adventure travelling the private back roads of West Wanaka Station, a 30,000- acre deer farm steeped in history and bordering the majestic snow-capped peaks and glaciers of Mt Aspiring National Park. Get up close and personal with sheep, beef cattle, red deer and alpaca and enjoy a well-earned stop for refreshments at the exclusive "alpine cafe" high in the mountains, returning to Wanaka approx. 4.30pm * Note- during winter lunch will be taken during the tour at a suitable time and location during the day
For the experience of a lifetime, join Wanaka River Journeys on New Zealand’s only Jet Boat, Walk & Packraft adventure, deep into the mountains of middle earth: Matukituki Valley.
Jet boat the spectacular Matukituki River beneath glaciers and Mount Aspiring. Speed through shallow braids, drift into turns and hold on for cool spins… Travel to a place special and serene, surrounded by mountains, glaciers, waterfalls and forests to explore on foot a secluded mountain pathway. Walk 30 mins “pack on your back” to tranquil turquoise pools for lunch & photos before the fun of packrafting begins.
Packrafts are perfect for those who want a real wilderness experience away from the crowds. On-board these small, fun & stable craft, follow the rivers’ flow way, ride the wave trains, and paddle into calm pools to surround yourself in nature in an area so breathtaking you won’t want to leave. This is the perfect mix of fun, excitement and adventure in the most beautiful landscape there is.
This is an Adventure Activity and you MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM.
Important Tour Details: Departs/ Finishes: 99 Ardmore Street (I-site), Wanaka or hotel pick-up with prior arrangement. Reconfirm day prior: Phone: 0800 544 555. Check-in: 15 minutes prior departure. Length of tour: allow 7 hours. Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c4n5we0e3M How to get there: please meet the operator outside of the i-SITE Information Centre (99 Ardmore Street). Long term car parking can be found on the edge of the lake outside of the CBD opposite the skate park. (Make sure there are no shops opposite where car is parked). Pick-up from all Wanaka accommodation is available on request. Please check 24 hours prior. What to bring: Bring your own sports shoes (we supply booties if you need), warm change of clothes, swim gear and towel, quick-dry t-shirt to wear beneath your wetsuit on a hot day for the walk, waterbottle (not glass), waterproof camera (at your own risk), sunblock & Insect repellant & love of adventure! What is provided: Transfers in Wanaka, Safety briefing, Qualified Guide, Specialised tour equipment, First Aid Kit, Lunch & snacks - let us know if you have any dietary requirements Notes: We use Alpacka Rafts which are lots of fun, extremely stable and easy to paddle however you MUST be able to swim. Check out our video for a taste of this COOL NEW activity.
