Fiordland, South Island

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Fiordland Jet jetboat adventure

Fiordland Jet jet boating in Te Anau

Fiordland Jet jetboat adventure

Fiordland Jet jetboat adventure

Jet boating on Waiau River, Fiordland with Fiordland Jet

Fiordland Jet - Wilderness Adventures

Journey into the wilderness for 30 minutes to 2 hours from ONLY $178 for the whole family! 

STOP on your way from Milford Sound to escape the crowds.

JOURNEY deep into remote wilderness and the heart of Fiordland National Park.

EXPLORE 'Lord of the Rings' country – on a fun and informative trip along the Waiau River to stunning Lake Manapouri, including a guided bush walk!

Fun for all generations. Fiordland Jet is a truly unique jet boating experience the whole family will love!

Bike, heli and seaplane combos available.

Hop onboard a unique experience of New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park. Be wowed by the beautiful scenery of this UNESCO World Heritage site - Te Wāhipounamu which translates in Māori to ‘The Greenstone Waters’. Start your adventure on the doorstep of Te Anau.

Begin your authentic experience, with thrills and spills across Lake Te Anau. Jet boat down the Waiau River – the river Anduin on ‘The Lord of the Rings’ to Lake Manapouri. Take a helicopter ride up to Jackson Peaks and be stunned by the unbelievable panoramic vista. Step back in time on one of New Zealand’s Great Walks - the Kepler Track. Create your own epic or romantic adventure with a customised ride. Marvel at one of the world’s last untouched wildernesses – the Fiordland National Park. Take a seat on Fiordland’s must do experience. Start your adventure!

Trip Descriptions:

Fiordland Jet Pure Wilderness Jet boating adventure

Experience two hours' worth of fun and a lifetime’s worth of scenic memories of the Fiordland area. Be captivated by the stunning scenery and steady flow of the river as your friendly driver points out the key landmarks along the way. Allow 2 hours (75 mins Jetboat) Adult $159, Child $79, Family $397* 
*FAMILY DEAL: Pure Wilderness Trip – 2nd child will go free when you mention Kidz Go!   Read more here.

Beach to Bay

A fast and thrilling jet boat ride across Lake Te Anau towards Dock Bay for an up-close peek into Fiordland National Park. Lots of spins, spray and laughter!
Allow 30 minutes. Adult $69, Child $35 (child is 5-15 years), Family $178.  Read more here.

 
Twin Lakes Helijet Adventure

Our classic HeliJet Adventure transports you from river to sky, where you'll see some of the recognisable Lord of the Rings film locations and and marvel at the unforgettable panoramic views across Fiordland National Park.  Allow 2 hours.  Read more here.

 

North Island

South Island

Map of New Zealand
  • Auckland
  • Central Otago
  • Bay of Plenty
  • Christchurch
  • Coromandel
  • Dunedin
  • Gisborne
  • Fiordland
  • Hawkes Bay
  • Marlborough Sounds
  • Manawatu
  • Nelson & Golden Bay
  • Northland
  • North Canterbury
  • Rotorua
  • Queenstown
  • Taranaki
  • South Canterbury
  • Taupo
  • Southland
  • Waikato
  • Wanaka
  • Wellington
  • West Coast
  • Whangarei
  • Bay of Islands
  • Tauranga
  • Gisborne
  • Hamilton
  • Napier
  • Kapiti
  • Palmerston North
  • Whanganui
  • New Plymouth
  • Arrowtown
  • Te Anau
  • Akaroa
  • Ashburton
  • Hanmer
  • Kaikoura
  • Methven
  • Mt Cook
  • Oamaru
  • Tekapo
  • Timaru
  • Abel Tasman
  • Motueka
  • Nelson Lakes
  • Blenheim
  • Picton
  • Catlins
  • Gore
  • Stewart Island
  • Central Plateau
  • Invercargill
  • Cromwell
  • Greymouth
  • Hokitika
  • Westport
  • Glenorchy

Our favourite destinations…

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Auckland

New Zealand’s economic heart and biggest city is also an exciting family visitor destination, situated on a sunny harbour with city beaches just minutes away from the CBD. Orientate yourself by heading down to Viaduct Harbour, wandering the waterfront, checking out the super yachts or enjoying the waterfront restaurants. Nearby is the must-visit Sky Tower along with excellent and kid-friendly museums and tons of exciting activities!

Wellington

Wellington is New Zealand’s capital. Here you will find New Zealand's parliament buildings, including the 'Executive Wing', more well-known as 'The Beehive' due to its distinctive shape. Another icon to look out for is the Wellington Tram, which was the main means of public transport between 1878 and 1964.

Christchurch

With a population of around 400,000 Christchurch, in Canterbury, is the South Island ’s largest city, yet much of it has the feel of a small town. Perhaps that’s why it’s known as the Garden City but with the expansive Hagley Park, Botanic Gardens, Port Hills, River Avon and numerous beaches the city certainly has an open, relaxed feel that’s hard to beat.

Queenstown

With its well-deserved reputation as New Zealand’s activity adventure capital you’ll never run out of activities and things to do in Queenstown, but you may run out of time! With breathtaking scenery, activities and festivals, cafes and restaurants, skiing and snowboarding, shopping and wineries, this lakeside alpine resort rates as one of the world’s top vacation destinations for all ages and seasons.

Rotorua

Rotorua sits on the shore of Lake Rotorua, one of sixteen lakes in the area formed by hundreds of thousands of years of eruptions from the Taupo Volcanic Zone. The area is renowned for its geothermal activity and top of any activity list is to see the bubbling mud pools that are around the region for yourself. The Waimangu Volcanic Valley offers a first hand insight into the devastation caused by the 1886 eruption of Mount Tarawera and is a great place to discover steaming volcanic craters and bubbling, spitting  pools of mud!

Nelson and Golden Bay

The Nelson and Golden Bay regions, at the top of the South Island, boast enviable sunshine hours, glorious sandy beaches, safe swimming spots, lots of wildlife to look out for, and Abel Tasman National Park - an absolute must to explore, on foot, by kayak, your own craft or watertaxi.  Nelson is home to a vibrant arts and crafts community with a fabulous Saturday market, and is close to award-winning wineries and family-friendly bike tracks to take you around the coast.

Hawkes Bay

Napier was rebuilt after the 1931 earthquake and is now known as NZ's Art Deco City.  The Art Deco influence has created a unique city – nowhere else can you see such a varied concentration of art deco style. With over 2,200 sunshine hours a year, Napier is a year-round holiday destination with countless activities to entertain the kids – there's days of entertainment on Marine Parade alone, plus numerous other family-friendly trips and activities.  Add to that the beaches, walks and flat cycle paths, outdoor cafes and entertainment, and you have a perfect holiday destination!

Northland

Beautiful, unspoiled beaches, fishing, historic gum fields, kauri forests – the Far North has it all. With subtropical temperatures, it's often known as ‘the Winterless north', with warm, humid summers and mild winters.
Gateway to the Bay of Islands, Paihia is a pretty, lively beachside town and a perfect base for your family holiday. It’s your start point for Bay of Island adventures including day cruises, sailing, kayaking, swimming with dolphins and reef or wreck diving.