Jet Boat Journey through Fiordland National Park - Pure Wilderness
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Jet Boat Journey through Fiordland National Park - Pure Wilderness
By Fiordland Jet
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Ages 0-105, max of 11 per group
Duration: 2h
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Live guide: English
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- Life Jacket & Spray Coat
- Cold weather gear when needed (hat, gloves, blanket)
What's not included- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Start:
- 84 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau 9600, New ZealandBeside the iconic Moose Bar & Pub on the corner of Town Centre and Lakefront Drive
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 45020P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- This activity is great fun for any age
- It is recommended that you wear comfortable, supportive close-toed shoes
- Guided walk suitable for all. The walking track is well-formed.
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 45020P2
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- Natalie C0 contributionsMust doA leisurely trip, not really for thrill seekers. We loved it, especially stopping along the way to learn more about the area & the filming spots from lord of the rings which was an added bonus. Definitely recommend ebiking back. Excellent staff.Written 28 September 2024
- tiahearn240 contributionsGreat experienceVery helpful staff, fun and informative. Great first experience on a jet boat, staff ensured we were nice and warm.Written 26 September 2024
- U261TRjackiew0 contributionsJet boat ride Mon., Sept. 9, 2024Lex, our boat driver, did an excellent job jet boating us around the river and mountains. We loved the speed, spins, and views. Thank you, Lex and Fiorland Jet! ❤️Written 8 September 2024
- bouzaidanna0 contributionsOutstanding ExperienceI have used Fiordland Jet for many years now I find the Team + owners to be Outstanding Helpful Reliable Patient Safety conscious (which is a must) And fun Thanks to an amazing team My group absolutely lived their experience with you allWritten 4 September 2024
- stylishchick10 contributionsFun must do in Te AnauWe recently did the Jet Boat and bike ride option with Fiordland Jet. Lex and John met us in Te Anau and suggested we bike out to the start of the jet boat ride, to give the weather a chance to clear. It was freezing cold day, so this was a great suggestion to warm us up. We were then given warm jackets and life jackets to wear on the boat. We were super lucky to be the only couple doing the tour and got to sit in the front row!! Our boat driver John was amazing - incredibly knowledge and a very talented driver. Included in the tour was a bike ride, a jet boat ride, a small walk around the Kepler Track and he catered - a drink of the freshest water Lake Manapouri has to offer. And then we got a nice warm car ride back to Te Anau. Definitely a highlight of our holiday!!Written 13 August 2024
- braydenk8090 contributionsGreat jet boatingBloody awesome experience have been all around South Island of new Zelland and hands down the best experience of the trip John was our guide and did a great job hopefully will go have a beer with him at the pub later. Lucy did a great job and was very friendly couldn’t recommend it more we cycled back would definitely recommend an e bike as there are a few moderate hills but was a great ride. All and all was bloody greatWritten 12 August 2024
- Seaside334850419080 contributionsAmazing scenery and staffJohn the driver was amazing! Did some awesome spins and stopped of at a walk! and shouted us a few drinks at the moose after, 100% recommend!Written 11 July 2024
- O8990DDpaulc0 contributionsJet Boat and E-bike ride not to be missed. Magnificent!!!You cannot visit New Zealand without visiting Te Anau and you can’t visit Te Anau without taking a tour with Fiordland Jet. It is quite simply beautiful. As close to perfect as you could ever wish. We took the Jet Boat and E-bike option. It was magnificent. The scenery is spectacular, but that is not why you do this trip. It’s the people. The people working at Fiordland Jet love their work. It is so obvious. We had John Lapsley as our driver. He is a caring and thoughtful man who has a great respect for the environment he gets to enjoy everyday. He loved sharing it with visitors. The thrills of the Jet Boat were fantastic, but sitting serenely in Lake Manapouri with the motor off, just taking in the breathtaking beauty all around us was just as invigorating. We had a walk on the Kepler Trail when John was able to tell us seemingly every knowable fact about the region and its history. On our trip we had a severely disabled young man who loved every minute of the adventure. John’s patience and loving kindness towards this young man were admirable. It was heartwarming. We took the option of riding e-bikes back to Te Anau. The bikes were great. Very comfortable and well maintained. And they were powerful to get us up the few hills. The ride along the banks of the Waiau River is wonderful. Fiordland Jet is a small family business staffed by people who know their stuff and love their region. It seems to me that their greatest love in life is sharing New Zealand with anyone lucky enough to spend a few hours with them. Do this tour!!!Written 26 May 2024
- Pioneer232767115980 contributionsWonderfully trip!The trip was absolutely amazing and so informative. The scenery was out of this world. The jet boating itself was exciting. Loved every minute!Written 12 May 2024
- Ra P0 contributionsGreat family experience for a day in Te AnauWe were originally planning just to do a bike tour around Te Anau. We stopped by the bike rental close to the lake, and after talking to Chris and Abby we decided to try the tour they were suggesting. We biked for 3 hours with e-bikes and then we did a jet boat tour. Our driver John was a great guide, very skilled and made sure everyone had fun on the boat. Loved that they provided warm gear during the boat experience. We definitely recommend to try this experience.Written 20 April 2024
- 129reecer0 contributionsStunning Views & Amazing ExperienceWe did the Jet boat trip experience, took about two hours. Was such a brilliant experience with our little trip to the lake on the bus, and then onto the jet boat. Such a stunning view, with lots of knowledge and facts about the lord of the rings, which I never knew was filmed there!!! Worth doing, and decently priced!Written 12 April 2024
- AdelleKirkCsontos0 contributionsA must in Te Anau!Fantastic day! Highly recommend. Lex was awesome. They keep you warm on the boat and the biking is amazing. A great value.Written 17 March 2024
- Z5921VHsk0 contributionsLake2Lake there and backThe staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. They outfitted us with nice warm jackets, beanies and even gave us sunglasses if we didn’t have any! Our driver was Lex and was exceptional. He made the trip fun, informative and did plenty spinners for the kids! The trip down the river was beautiful! From Te Anau to Manapouri it was clear waters and beautiful forest. Bonus was seeing some Lord of the Rings locations! Then we decided to take the bike trip back on the Lake2Lake trail, which was an awesome option. We got some exercise and some extra beautiful views of the river.Written 9 March 2024
- lisalisa1620240 contributionsJet boatsHad a blast going out in the boat, not only was it fun, but so much information and history was shared. My mind is still blown that you can drink straight from the lake. Beautiful country.Written 5 March 2024
- Explorer249456894250 contributionsGreat ride away from the crowds. Stunning!Love the quiet Te Anau over Queenstown, but loved the action on the river! Stunning views, great spins on the water and Lex a great and knowledgeable guide. Thank tyou and they come highly recommended!Written 29 February 2024
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Qing Ping Li
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We had the pleasure of having Rebecca as our tour guide. She was very friendly from the get-go and her sense of humour was top notch! The entire boat ride was very pleasant and thrilling. She also showed us around the beach which was very nice of her 😇
So to Rebecca's dad who's probably "reading this at 7am with a tea or coffee sitting at the table", she's a great tour guide 😂
Also a very dedicated tour guide at that as well since she low-key blinded herself with the sun trying to take the group selfie 😁
So to Rebecca's dad who's probably "reading this at 7am with a tea or coffee sitting at the table", she's a great tour guide 😂
Also a very dedicated tour guide at that as well since she low-key blinded herself with the sun trying to take the group selfie 😁
Written 28 January 2020
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Thank you so much for this review. Yes i know she is a great tour guide (Don't tell her i said that). I am actually sitting here on the coach at 7 pm at night with a glass of pinot noir, reading through these reviews. We wish you all the very best with the rest of your travels and thank you so much for joining us. Cheers - Chris
Written 29 January 2020
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Nathan
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Jan 2020 • Friends
My friend and I spent an incredible morning with Abby and Chris. We explored the stunning Waiau River and learnt heaps about the area and the unreal movies it has featured in; Lord of the Rings etc. Chris took us ashore in Lake Manapouri and shared some cool experiences with the local native bush.
We were super safe and well-briefed about what we would get up to. The 'Hamilton Turns' are a real buzz. The ride is pretty bloody thrilling.
The drivers and team at Fiordland Jet are warm, comical and really believe in the service they offer. Good buggers!
We were greeted by owners Chris and Sue when we got back to the base. Great people.
Highly recommend day out!!
We were super safe and well-briefed about what we would get up to. The 'Hamilton Turns' are a real buzz. The ride is pretty bloody thrilling.
The drivers and team at Fiordland Jet are warm, comical and really believe in the service they offer. Good buggers!
We were greeted by owners Chris and Sue when we got back to the base. Great people.
Highly recommend day out!!
Written 1 January 2020
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Thank you so much for this lovely review. We really appreciate it. Thank you for joining us for the day we really enjoyed having you. It means a lot to our team that you had a great time and enjoyed our service. We live in an awesome part of NZ and we were glad we got to share it with you in this way. All the best and we hope to see you back again. Cheers - FJet Team.
Written 2 January 2020
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Dean
2 contributions
Dec 2020 • Family
Great trip up the river to Manapouri, lots of Hamilton turns to up the excitement level and the kids even had a go steering the boat. Scenery was beautiful and Chris was a very chilled and funny driver with lots of interesting facts about the area and LOTR filming. Stopped off for a quick walk on Keper track so not just a one dimensional jet boat trip.
Highly recommend better than the more commercial outfits in Queenstown with a friendly team.
Highly recommend better than the more commercial outfits in Queenstown with a friendly team.
Written 22 December 2020
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Pamela
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Aug 2022 • Friends
Lex ,
Our guide gave a brilliant tour with expert local knowledge of every nook and cranny, there was to explore, felt very safe and secure, for the whole tour.
Would highly recommend their tours to anyone who is looking for a buzz and an in-depth look into Te Anau Fiordland, it is just breathtakingly
beautiful.
Pam and Matt
Our guide gave a brilliant tour with expert local knowledge of every nook and cranny, there was to explore, felt very safe and secure, for the whole tour.
Would highly recommend their tours to anyone who is looking for a buzz and an in-depth look into Te Anau Fiordland, it is just breathtakingly
beautiful.
Pam and Matt
Written 11 August 2022
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Darryl & Lorraine
2 contributions
Jan 2021
Wow-what a great day! Chris (owner) gave us an awesome trip up & down the Waiau River and into Lake Manapouri. It's a fast river with plenty of rapids and the spins were cool. He provided us with historical knowledge of the area and we crossed the lake for a small walk on the famous Kepler Track. His support staff were very friendly and they all had a good sense of humour. We've done other jetboats in NZ but this was the best value for money. highly recommend!
Written 21 January 2021
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ellensoulliere
Queenstown, New Zealand2 contributions
Oct 2021
This was a great family trip. Our driver, Lex, shared his abundant local knowledge, including knowledge of the weather, the river, the national park and Lake Manapouri.
He calibrated the excitement of the trip perfectly for a family trip that included grandparents, parents and two lively kids.
Throughout the experience every care was taken for our comfort and safety. The rest was wonder at the beauty of the scenery and the fun of the jetboat in that environment.
He calibrated the excitement of the trip perfectly for a family trip that included grandparents, parents and two lively kids.
Throughout the experience every care was taken for our comfort and safety. The rest was wonder at the beauty of the scenery and the fun of the jetboat in that environment.
Written 31 October 2021
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Lex is certainly a master of his craft - although having done it about a million times helps :) But really thank you so much for the review - we are really proud to have an experience that is fun for every generation! Cheers!
Written 2 November 2021
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Riley Haydon
Sydney, Australia5 contributions
Easily one of the best experiences you can do in New Zealand period. I cannot speak highly enough of the fabulous hospitality, beautiful scenery and overall wonderful time I had.
The trip that included the jet boat tour and walk we did took a very enjoyable amount of time - at a fantastic price. They provided warm jackets and spray coats, along with beanies and sunglasses making myself extremely comfortable and warm.
Our driver Jacob was easily the highlight of our experience. His enthusiasm, cheeky nature and attention to the safety and wellbeing of each person on the boat was amazing. Abby our driver was also a fantastic introduction and conclusion to the day with the bus ride. She provided unparalleled knowledge about the area giving many amazing suggestions like the local cinema and bar that we later visited.
Overall, FiordlandJet provided an amazing experience and I loved every part of it - You will not be disappointed!
The trip that included the jet boat tour and walk we did took a very enjoyable amount of time - at a fantastic price. They provided warm jackets and spray coats, along with beanies and sunglasses making myself extremely comfortable and warm.
Our driver Jacob was easily the highlight of our experience. His enthusiasm, cheeky nature and attention to the safety and wellbeing of each person on the boat was amazing. Abby our driver was also a fantastic introduction and conclusion to the day with the bus ride. She provided unparalleled knowledge about the area giving many amazing suggestions like the local cinema and bar that we later visited.
Overall, FiordlandJet provided an amazing experience and I loved every part of it - You will not be disappointed!
Written 5 January 2023
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Your so kind!! This is very appreciated. The scenery is definitely beautiful, and we are thrilled you enjoyed the trip as much as we do! We loved having you experience this with us and hope Jakob didn't give off to much cheekiness! Safe travels. Cheers -Fjet team
Written 6 January 2023
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LashyDavid
Looe, UK202 contributions
Feb 2020
We had planned to go to Milford Sound but, because the road had been ruined by a storm, took a jet boat trip instead – something that was not at all on our ‘must do’ list. We started with a fast river trip, a few of the essential ‘thrilling’ spins (which my partner did not enjoy), and a few pauses to view some Lord of the Rings locations – interesting but underwhelming, especially if you’ve never seen the films! However, we then emerged into the stunningly beautiful Manapouri Lake and moored for a stroll on the Keppler Trail in the rain forest of the Fiordland National Park, a peaceful, lovely and amazing experience. In the end, to our surprise, we enjoyed a really good trip by this young and lively company.
Written 8 March 2020
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mscrawfordnz
Christchurch, New Zealand6 contributions
Fiordland jet was a great experience right from the start. We have a great laugh with Chris and Abby prior to getting on the boat. John who drove the jet gave us a very informative and fun ride with quite a few Hamilton turns to add to the thrills.
The view when we emerged from the Waiau river onto lake Manapouri was absolutely stunning and unexpected. My family all had a great time and I would highly recommend supporting by his family owned business and seeing what they have to offer.
The view when we emerged from the Waiau river onto lake Manapouri was absolutely stunning and unexpected. My family all had a great time and I would highly recommend supporting by his family owned business and seeing what they have to offer.
Written 3 October 2022
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Thanks so much for travelling with Fiordland Jet, it was a pressure to have you guys on board and experience what we have to offer. We appreciate the great review - Fjet team
Written 17 November 2022
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Bonza192
Invercargill, New Zealand138 contributions
Jan 2021
Highly recommend this trip. Chris (the older) was fantastic and the banter was excellent. The trip started with a short bus ride with Abbey and then the jet boat ride started on the Waiau River. There was great commentary along the way and if you're a Lord of the Rings fan they point out where some of the scenes from Lord of the Rings were filmed. The boat ride itself was exhilarating with many spins. The scenery is magnificent especially as you enter Lake Manapouri. There is a stop on the Kepler track with some information on the local flora and fauna. You also get a drink of fresh water out of Lake Manapouri. Very entertaining, excellent fun. I took my daughters 15 and 18 with my husband and they all loved it. Great as al present for family/friends or as a work do too.
Written 14 January 2021
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Hi there, is this trip suitable for a group including a pregnant woman and a two year old?
Written 17 December 2020
xinping_1955
Nanjing, China
Can you show us exact departure point or can you pick-up in hotels in Te Anau?
Written 8 September 2018
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