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Canterbury Jet Boat Tours, New Zealand

Southern Alps Scenic Jets Introduction

Southern Alps Scenic Jets invites you to take an unforgettable journey in a true New Zealand icon, the jet boat, on their Canterbury jet boat tours. Experience the unique ride that only a jet boating in New Zealand can offer on the mighty Waimakariri river.

You'll get to enjoy our purpose-build Canterbury jet boat on the pristine waters of the Waimakariri river where it surges out of the mountains, through a rocky gorge, and onto the edge of the Canterbury Plains.

Our Canterbury Jet Boat Tours

There are no roads or tracks here. Alone in the untouched wilderness of water and rock, surrounded by awe-inspiring canyons, tall mountains, native forests and alpine tussock grasses.

When you tour with us, we have several tour options to suit your groups requirements.

Alpjet Adventure – 30 minutes, travel through the canyons on an alpine adventure and be inspired by some of New Zealand's best scenery. Relax in our purpose-built boat and enjoy the unique fun ride that only a jet boat can offer.

Alpjet Discovery – one hour, discover the true beauty of the Southern Alps as you travel deep into this pristine alpine wilderness. Gentle waterfalls, cascading rapids, and native bush aplenty. Travel in comfort all the way, on one of the best jet boating rivers in New Zealand. With an exciting mix of fun and adventure, be sure to bring your camera along.

For further information about jet boating in New Zealand, please contact us or visit our Canterbury jet boat tours Web site.

About Canterbury

From the silvery beaches of the East Coast to the jagged peaks of the Southern Alps, the Canterbury's landscape is impossible to ignore.

Hanmer Springs, Canterbury
Photographer: Hiroshi Nameda
(hnamechan@hotmail.com)

Big scenery is the order of the day—huge panoramas of ocean or mountains, great sweeps of pastureland, massive amounts of sky.

The highest point in Canterbury is the highest point of New Zealand. The spectacular Aoraki/Mount Cook stands at 3,754 metres (Aoraki is Maori for Cloud Piercer).

At the other end of the scale, the submarine trenches off the coast of Kaikoura are thousands of metres deep, providing an ideal environment for the whales, dolphins and seals that live there permanently.

Not far from Kaikoura is the alpine and thermal village of Hanmer Springs. Since 1859 this spa town has attracted visitors seeking to relax, unwind and ease their aches in the soothing mineral waters.

For further information about jet boating in New Zealand, please contact us or visit our Canterbury jet boat tours Web site.

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