Waiatoto River Safaris, Haast Westland West Coast
The Waiatoto River Safari is New Zealand's only sea to mountain eco-jet adventure, exploring the South West New Zealand World Heritage Area, aboard a custom built Safari craft.
Experience awe-inspiring, spectacular scenery – the best New Zealand has to offer; from rugged, deserted beaches through untouched virgin forest, past water falls, (weather permitting) to soaring snowy mountains? all in one incredible journey!
Your journey will take you up the glacier-fed Waiatoto River as it makes its way through a remote alpine valley to the Tasman Sea. See why this landscape has been described as some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the world.
Through your guide, you will see and learn about the work being carried out in this area to save the endangered Haast Brown Kiwi, New Zealand's national bird.
Hear about the fascinating history of this rugged region: from Maori expeditions to find treasured pounamu, (greenstone or NZ jade) and legends of bloody tribal battles, through to the pioneering days of sealers and the hardy European settlers who tried to make their homes in the wilderness.
Experience the precise manoeuverability of our custom-built safari craft, designed and built by Jetboat.com especially for this New Zealand's wild rivers.
This is the only way to really experience this “hidden” New Zealand paradise - there are no roads, no houses, no people ? just you, your Guide and the incredible natural world that you will discover on your Waiatoto River Safari.
Waiatoto River Safaris
Waiatoto River Safaris has been a leader in the world of river safaris, operating since 1998. It is a family business, owned and operated by Neil Ross, a former New Zealand and World Jet Boating Champion and pioneer of the jet boat safari industry.
Our safari craft were designed and built using Hamilton Jet pumps especially for the Waiatoto River by Neil, and ongoing maintenance is carried out in his engineering workshopJetboat.com.
With the experience of over 5,000 plus expeditions, you can be certain Waiatoto River Safari is an adventure into true wilderness New Zealand that is safe for everyone, from 4 to 94.
Waiatoto River Safaris, Haast Westland West Coast Enquiry Form
Address:
Haast - Jackson Bay Road
Haast
Phone: +64 3 750 0780
Freephone: 0800 538 723
Mobile: +6427 683 1148
Fax: +64 3 208 0958
Web: Visit website
RATES:
Please submit an email enquiry for a personalised quote.
Departure Times: Tours depart daily at 10am, 1pm and 4pm.
364 days a year (No 4pm trip during winter)
Trips for groups at other times by arrangement
Safari Duration: 2 1/2 hrs
Bring along
- Warm clothing
- A waterproof jacket
- Sturdy footwear for walking
- A camera with plenty of memory space or extra film
- A smile and a sense of adventure!
- Waiatoto River Safari reserves the right to amend or cancel tours due to bad weather, road, river flow or any other conditions that affect client or company safety.