SOUTHERN LAKES / THE EXPERIENCE
Small Group Jet Boat Adventure on the Clutha River from Wanaka
BEFORE YOU GO
Your day, at a glance.
- Duration
- 1 h 18 min
- Group size
- Up to 9 people
- Guide
- English
- Ages
- 4 and over
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Our take
Go Jets runs about 1 hour 15 minutes on the Clutha River from the boat ramp at Albert Town, just past the one lane bridge on the road from Wanaka to Lake Hawea. The listing asks you to arrive 15 minutes early and gives up to nine people with live commentary. It needs four people to run, and every booking needs at least two. Souvenir videos are sold on top.
On our things to do in Wanaka guide it's the shortest of the water trips and the easiest to fit around a walk. It has about 330 reviews close to 5. It's listed as wheelchair accessible, unusual for a jet boat, but isn't recommended for anyone with back problems, heart problems or who is pregnant. Children need an adult with them; no minimum age is given. No traveller video of this trip had captions.
Good for
- Families wanting a short, fast trip close to Wanaka
- Wheelchair users, which the listing says it can take
Think twice if
- You're booking alone; the minimum is two per booking
- You have a bad back
Written by Southern Lakes Tours from the listing, traveller reviews and the videos behind our comparison pages. Checked November 2026. How we review tours.
From the operator
Lets us take you on amazing Jet boat ride down the Mighty Clutha river. Amazing world renowned scenery , snow capped mountains and the famous Historic Red Bridge". The Clutha river is the second longest river in New Zealand. The river flows swiftly through the Upper Clutha Valley between ancient glacial terraces. We will take you through the long section called the "Snake" before reaching a rare switchback feature called the 'Devils Nook". Before heading back upstream to take in the magnificent views of the mountains.
From the listing by Go Jets Wanaka on Viator.
What's included
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Tour escort/host
- Live commentary on board
Not included
- Souvenir videos (available to purchase)
Meeting point
Please be ready 15 minutes before departure at Albert town Boat Ramp .We are on the right hand side just across the One Lane bridge when driving from Wanaka township towards Lake Hawea
Go Jets Wanaka require minimum of 4 people to proceed with trip
Checking in
Please be ready 15 minutes before departure time at the i-Site in town at 103 Ardmore Street or 20 minutes before at your Wanaka accommodation.
Where it ends
Please be ready 15 minutes before departure at Albert town Boat Ramp .We are on the right hand side just across the One Lane bridge when driving from Wanaka township towards Lake Hawea
Go Jets Wanaka require minimum of 4 people to proceed with trip
Your Viator voucher confirms the exact spot and time.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How refunds and weather cancellations work is on our booking help page.
How it compares
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