Fiordland, South Island

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Fiordland Jet - Pure Wilderness Adventure

Fiordland Jet bridge and river
Fiordland Jet on the river
Fiordland Jet Lake Te Anau
Fiordland Jet river
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Fiordland Jet - Wilderness Adventures

STOP on your way from Milford Sound.

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!

Be wowed by the beautiful scenery of  Fiordland National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage site. 
Fiordland Jet is a truly unique jet boating experience the whole family will love!

Jet boat down the Waiau River – the river Anduin on ‘The Lord of the Rings’ to Lake Manapouri.  Enjoy plenty of 360’ spins and high-speeds while also making stops along the way to soak up the amazing surrounds. 

Optional Add-on – after you have experienced the incredible tranquility and beauty of Lake Manapouri why not savour the experience a little longer and bike the 10.5km easy riverside trail back to Te Anau.  Mountain or e-bikes and all gear will be waiting for you at Lake Manapouri.
Jet 'n Fly – arrive at Lake Manapouri and jump aboard our sea plane for the return journey to Te Anau!

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 $179, Child $95, Family $499 (2 adults + 2 children).
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River Bike Ride and Jet Boat

Experience our signature Pure Wilderness Tour – rated Te Anau's #1 outdoor activity – then enjoy a bit of exercise and heaps of fresh air on a 10.5km easy bike ride along the river back to town centre.  Your bikes and gear is organised for you and e-bikes are available.  You can even order a picnic lunch to enjoy during your return ride!   
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Jet 'N Fly

Experience our signature Pure Wilderness Tour – then – floating among the remote waters of Lake Manapouri and surrounded by towering mountains – step straight from the jet boat to the seaplane’s float. A ‘water transfer’ such as this is truly unique and to do so with a backdrop as magnificent as Fiordland National Park is sure to impress. Take-off and enjoy even more awe-inspiring views of Fiordland National Park and the wider region of Te Wahipounamu South-West New Zealand World Heritage Area.  
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More fun on the lake with Fiordland Jet: Pedal Boat Hire

Discover lovely Lake Te Anau on your own pedal boat – cruise along the lake shore and enjoy some family fun! Offering two or four-person pedal swans and two person trikes.

Price for 20 minutes on the lake: 
two-person trike $25, two-four person pedal swan $30

FREE PEDAL BOAT HIRE ... with every Pure Wilderness Jet Boat booking ... have fun on the water with Fiordland Jet!

Book pedal boat hire >> 
(or get it FREE with your Wilderness Jet booking!)

Off the Water: Te Anau Bike Rentals

Rent from 2 hours to a full day.  All our bikes are well looked-after, regularly serviced, and comfy. Helmets, map and briefing are included with all rentals. Convenient, free parking is located behind the Fiordland Jet office.
Choose from Kids Bikes, E-bikes and Standard Bikes.

Read more on bike hire here >>

 

North Island

South Island

Map of New Zealand
  • Central Otago
  • Auckland
  • Bay of Plenty
  • Christchurch
  • Dunedin
  • Coromandel
  • Gisborne
  • Fiordland
  • Hawkes Bay
  • Marlborough Sounds
  • Manawatu
  • Nelson & Golden Bay
  • Northland
  • North Canterbury
  • Queenstown
  • Rotorua
  • South Canterbury
  • Taranaki
  • Southland
  • Taupo
  • Wanaka
  • Waikato
  • 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…

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.