Jet Boat Ride on the Waimakariri River
Alpine Jet Thrills is more than a ride it’s an experience.
We’re a proven leader in the tourism industry in the Canterbury region, the river’s only commercial Jet Boat operator and proudly boast the first and only commercial Air Boat operation in New Zealand!
Our friendly and professional staff are proud to deliver an exhilarating and personal Kiwi experience on the breath-taking Waimakariri River.
Excitement and scenery, enjoy the Hamilton Jet spins, speed and interesting commentary from either one of our 2 departure points.
Experiences are available from our “Braided Shallows” departure point just 15 minutes north of Christchurch in the Waimakariri Regional Park, or our “Canyon Safaris” departure point 50 minutes west of Christchurch 651 Rubicon Road, Springfield.
Experiences on the Waimakariri River
- Jet Boat Rides
- Alpine Air Boats
- Cruise Ship Passenger Excursions – We are the only river jet boat shore excursion available from Cruise Ships around New Zealand
- Corporate Events
- School Groups
Braided Shallows – Jet Boat Excursion
Departure point just 15 minutes north of Christchurch in the Waimakariri Regional Park.
Experience one of our Braided Shallows adventures on board an Alpine Jet Thrills Jet Boat. Enjoy ‘Hamilton Spins’ and speed across shallow braided sections of a river considered the home of jet boating.
20 mins of jet boating on the Braided Shallows of one of New Zealand’s most challenging and exhilarating rivers – the Waimakariri. Experience the thrills that only jet boating offers – skim the shallows, spin in your own boat length – under the guidance of our skilled drivers. No-one knows the Waimakariri like Alpine Jet Thrills!
Alpine Air Boats
Come and experience the sensation of skimming over wet stones in Air Force 2, our genuine all American style AirBoat.
Our brand new AirBoat operation – just like the ‘gator huntin’ AirBoats in the Everglades of Florida USA – is available at our Braided Shallows location at the Waimakariri Regional Park in Christchurch and at Springfield by arrangement.
Please call 0800 26 36 26 for confirmation of location, time and dates available.
Canyon Safaris – Jet Boat Experience
Departure point 50 minutes west of Christchurch at 651 Rubicon Road, Springfield.
Skim across the turquoise waters, soak in the towering cliff faces that make up the mountains of the Southern Alps and marvel as waterfalls cascade to join the mighty Waimakariri River at Springfield.
Your jet boating experience offers a diverse combination of a scenic sensory experience and adrenaline pumping exhilaration!… and while you’re at it, check out Jet Boat World, our jet boating heritage display being established overlooking the Waimakariri River.
For 60 minutes you’ll discover just how special this piece of paradise really is. No cars, no houses, your jet boat is the only way to experience this extraordinary part of the world. An extended commentary highlights the strength of mother nature and delivers spectacular photo opportunities of cascading waterfalls and old pioneer tramping huts.
Canterbury Adventure Combos & Corporate Events
JetBoat, AirBoat, HeliJet and Lunch. Maybe add Laser Clay shooting or a Quad Bike 4WD experience. Your choice, all available at Springfield Adventure Park – home of Alpine Jet Thrills and More than Just a Ride!
There are plenty of combinations available so we can customise to your requirements too!
- Planning a corporate or social club event? Check out the Combos in our Corporate Menu!
- Looking for meeting facilities? We’re a world away from Christchurch but less than an hour by road!
- Need Team Building ideas? We’ll give a few that will really test who’s who in your team!
- Kayak or Raft Taxi Service required to experience the Waimakariri Gorge? We have that covered too.
