Top notch owner/skipper for our trip - super-entertaining and friendly. A good balance of thrilling jet boat action as well as stops to take in the natural beauty and photo opportunities. Mark jumped out partway through the trip and used our cameras to take complimentary photos of us in the boat - nice touch. Came to the Buller gorge especially to add this jet boat trip to the ones I have already done. Don't miss it - you will enjoy it. Tip - the sandflies are relentless in their attack on the shores of the river waiting to get on/off the boat. Slather yourself in strong repellent and DONT miss anywhere - these sandflies will find that tiny bit of skin you missed.

We are a French family of 3 and we are just back from our New Zealand holidays. We had so much fun that morning with Mark and his jet boat in the Buller gorge that we wish to share with other travellers this highlight of our family vacation. We stop by as we wanted to see and walk on the swing bridge, really a worth stop. From above we saw the jetboat and its crazy captain on the river, and despite being not very keen of speed boats, we followed the advice of the kind lady at the counter, and decided to give a try. It was the most exciting and funniest tour of the entire trip. Mark is a show-man, who knows to entertain his guests; his jokes, boat spins and sorrunding nature create a perfect mix. Don't hesitate to make a detour to the Buller gorge and come onboard!

We stopped because I wanted to walk over NZ's longest swing bridge after reading about it in the AA Traveller Visitor's Guide. Lovely Sandy in the swing bridge office told us how great this ride is. She was absolutely right. We loved every moment of it. Mark is a great, fun, safety conscious operator. So pleased we got to walk over the swing bridge, around the beautiful track and do the jet boat ride. Would definitely recommend it.