Jet boating in Wānaka is on the Matukituki and Clutha rivers and on Lake Wānaka, with each operator leaving from a different place. Bookably lists 3 places to stay in the area around Wānaka.
Operators for jet boating in Wānaka
- Go Jets Wanaka Jet boat rides on the Clutha River, from the Albert Town Boat Ramp.
- Lakeland Wanaka A jet boat ride on Lake Wānaka and the Clutha River, from the wharf on the Wānaka lakefront.
- Wanaka River Journeys A jet boat trip on the Matukituki River with a guided walk, by shuttle from the Wānaka i-SITE.
Listed in alphabetical order. Bookings are made with each operator, not through Bookably, and this list may not be complete.
Good to know about jet boating in Wānaka
- Wanaka River Journeys runs on the Matukituki River with a shuttle from outside the Wānaka i-SITE, two departures a day from the first of October to the thirtieth of April and one a day from May to September.
- Lakeland Wanaka's own site gives conflicting winter hours and also says it is closed from May to August, so check with it before planning a winter trip.
- Wanaka River Journeys and Lakeland Wanaka set a minimum age of four, and Go Jets Wanaka lists its Jet Boat Ride for ages four and over.
- Lakeland Wanaka and Go Jets Wanaka each need at least four passengers for a trip to run.
- All three operators exclude pregnant passengers.
Details checked October 2026. Confirm with the operator before you book.
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