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Canterbury Jet Boat Tours, New Zealand

River Tours Introduction

River Tours operate on the pristine waters of the famous Rakaia Gorge. Our Canterbury jet boat tours are located just one hour's drive from Christchurch International Airport and ten minutes from the mighty Southern Alps.

We offer an exciting range of jet boat, helicopter and fishing tours in Canterbury, New Zealand.

Canterbury Jet Boat Tours

Sport and recreation opportunities made possible by the famous HamiltonJet. Originally designed and built in New Zealand, the Hamilton water-jet turbine functions similarly to turbines of the aero industry, taking in and pumping out large volumes of water at high speed to produce pure thrust.

The River Tour's Rakaia Alpine Jet is powered by a Chevrolet 350 motor coupled to a HamiltonJet 212 series. This combination offers a power pack easily capable of getting 10 passengers to high-speed planing within three boat lengths. Shallow water operating and a high degree of responsiveness of steering make for an exhilarating experience.

This offers variety and excitement and is truly an adventure and nature tour. Experience the thrill, power and manoeuvrability with our Canterbury jet boat tours.

See waterfalls up close. Play on the crests of rapid waves. View stunning river gorge and alpine scenery. Marvel at the wide range of nesting and migrating birds. Be amazed by the beauty and character of the river.

Tours can be custom designed to suit any preferences you may have.

For further information about our jet boat and fishing tours in Canterbury, please contact us or visit our Canterbury jet boat tours Web site.

Fishing Tours in Canterbury

New Zealand offers some of the finest fishing options in the world. These apply to all forms of fishing techniques and skills. Access to the wide variety of fishing options may be by jet boat, helicopter, four-wheel-drive, or on foot.

Sight fishing for trout is definitely the most popular option for fishermen who come to hunt a quarry. Typically this is small stream fly-fishing in the magnificent high country near the Southern Alps.

Seeing, catching and releasing wild New Zealand trout is some of the most attractive and cost effective fishing available.

Fly fishing for the wily brown or rainbow trout is a true nature tour and a test for even the most experienced of fly fishers. Whether you catch a fish or not, you will see fish in a wonderful natural environment that is guaranteed to impress even the most travelled fly fishers.

Accommodation and meals can be supplied upon request. Tours can be custom designed to suit any preferences and budgets.

For further information about our jet boat and fishing tours in Canterbury, please contact us or visit our Canterbury jet boat tours Web site.

Heli Fly Fishing and Helicopter Tours in Canterbury

Experience the exhilarating lift, speed and scenery that only a high performance helicopter can provide.

Access exclusive fishing, witness alpine grandeur, check out the helicopter and jet boat combination for real adventure tours.

Helicopter tours in the high country of the Southern Alps offer graphic demonstrations of some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.

For further information about our jet boat and fishing tours in Canterbury, please contact us or visit our Canterbury jet boat tours Web site.

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