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Enjoy a unique way to discover the beautiful Matukituki Valley with this three hour jet boating and wilderness walk adventure that allows you to travel deep in to the valley to immerse yourself in all of its spectacular beauty. Travelling the Matukituki River, you'll spend an hour soaring the waterways by jet boat enjoying the magnificent views of mountains, glaciers and more. Along with this adrenalin pumping experience, you'll also enjoy a 50 minute wilderness walk showcasing to you even more incredible sights that are only possible by foot. After enjoying a scenic shuttle bus drive around the shores of Lake Wanaka to the jet boating departure point, you'll be suited up before climbing in to the boat for 60 minutes of heart racing fun. Performing tricks and manoeuvres sure to get you holding on tight, prepare yourself to feel adrenaline pumping through your veins. Not just an extreme adventure however, this jet boating experience couples as a fantastic sight seeing opportunity. From the boat you'll travel beneath mountains and glaciers, past sites that were used in the making of Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit movies, into the beautiful World Heritage Mount Aspiring National Park and more. Once deep in to the mountains of the park you'll disembark the jet boat for your wilderness walk, ready to explore waterfalls, moss covered forests, and glacier fed streams. With the opportunity to even walk beneath Avalanche Glacier when conditions permit, this experience really is something to boast about. As you hear stories about this magnificent, ice carved landscape, you'll truly be left in awe by this unique part of New Zealand. For this tour simply bring a warm jacket, sturdy footwear suitable for walking, sunglasses and water and food if you require it. Tours leave at 10am and return at 1pm during September until May. Please meet outside the i-SITE located at 99 Ardmore Street Wanaka. Book your jet boating and wilderness walk tour today and see a side of beautiful Matukituki Valley not many are lucky to witness.
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About Jetboat and Wilderness Walk
About Jetboat and Wilderness Walk
Enjoy a 3-hour adventure in Matukituki Valley, New Zealand, with a jetboat ride and wilderness walk. You will explore the beauty of mountains, glaciers, and pristine nature up close.
Why Jetboat and Wilderness Walk is a must
Embark on a special experience exploring Matukituki Valley. Journey deep into Mount Aspiring National Park, a World Heritage site. See filming locations for Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Experience the thrill of a 60-minute jetboat ride. Immerse yourself in nature with a 50-minute wilderness walk, viewing waterfalls and mossy forests.
Top things to do at Jetboat and Wilderness Walk
Main activities include: Jetboating (60 minutes): Soar along the Matukituki River, enjoying views of mountains, glaciers, and landmarks. Wilderness Walk (50 minutes): Explore waterfalls, moss-covered forests, glacier-fed streams, and potentially walk beneath the Avalanche Glacier (weather permitting). Pass through the magnificent scenery of Mount Aspiring National Park.
How to get to Jetboat and Wilderness Walk
Accessible by shuttle from Lake Wanaka to the jetboat departure point. The meeting point is outside the i-SITE at 99 Ardmore Street Wanaka.
Location of Jetboat and Wilderness Walk
Matukituki Valley in Mount Aspiring National Park, New Zealand. The meeting point is near the i-SITE at 99 Ardmore Street Wanaka.
Opening hours of Jetboat and Wilderness Walk
Tours depart at 10:00 AM and return at 1:00 PM. Available from September to May.
Know Before You Go
Bring a warm jacket, sturdy and suitable walking shoes, and sunglasses. If desired, bring water and food.