Tours

BRAIDED BLAST

30 minutes of jet boating on one of New Zealand’s most challenging and exciting rivers – the Waimakariri. Experience the thrills that only jet boating can offer – skim the shallows, spin in your own length, feel the power of our Hamilton Jets. Our skilled drivers are highly experienced and our purpose built boats are carefully maintained. No-one knows the Waimakariri like ‘Jet Thrills’! Allow 1.5 hours from the city centre and return.

• Adult $85.00 Child $60.00 ex river.
• Adult $105.00 Child $80.00 with city transfer.
• Family Pass $262.50 (Usual price $350.00) ex river.
• Family Pass $360.00 (Usual price $450.00) with city transfer.

Family Pass – 2 adults and up to 3 children (not to be used in conjunction with any other offer).

BLAST PLUS

60 minutes of jet boating adventure exploring the constantly changing braids of the Waimakariri river. Experience magnificent views of the rugged Southern Alps, get close to the birdlife which make this mighty river home and enjoy the refreshments provided. (Morning or afternoon tea on the riverbank at the turnabout) Our powerful ‘Jet Thrills’ Hamilton Jet boat and skilled driver will give you a boating experience like no other. We can arrange transfers from the city area. Allow 2.5 hours from city centre and return.

• Adult $115.00 Child $85.00 ex river.
• Adult $135.00 Child $105.00 with city transfer.
• Family Pass $363.75 (Usual price $485.00) ex river.
• Family Pass $468.00 (Usual price $585.00) with city transfer.

Family Pass – 2 adults and up to 3 children (not to be used in conjunction with any other offer).

JET TREK

Experience ‘Horsepower’ from 1 to 300! The Jet Trek combines an easy 60 minute horseback ride through farm land and river bed tracks with 30 minutes of jet boating adventure, in our 300HP Hamilton Jet boats on the Waimakariri River. From ‘mild to wild’ and back again in 90 minutes – only with ‘Jet Thrills’ and ‘Waimak River Horse Treks’. We can arrange transfers from the city area. Allow 3.5 hours from city centre and return.

• Adult $155.00 Child $130.00 ex river.
• Adult $175.00 Child $150.00 with city transfer.

 

HELI JET

The ultimate adventure trip begins with a snappy flight from ‘Garden City Helicopters base out to the banks of the Waimakariri river where you will be met by your driver for our 30 minute Braided Blast  up the shallows of the Waimakariri in the ‘Jet Thrills’ Hamilton Jet boat. Once back on solid ground its off again for your second half of your scenic helicopter flight and back to base. A minimum of 2 passengers are required for this package. We can arrange transfers from the city area. Allow 1.5 hours from city centre and return.

• Adult $337.00 Child $312.00 ex heliport.
• Adult $357.00 Child $332.00 with city transfer.

What do I bring?

Camera, sunglasses, sunblock and jacket. Please dress warmly as conditions can be cool even in summer. Please wear flat soled shoes and trousers for the Jet Trek.

Prices effective 1^st October 2011 to 30^th  September 2012. All prices include GST

Pre-schoolers aged 2 – 4 are free and must be accompanied by an adult.

Children aged  5 – 15 must be accompanied by an adult.