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WAIATOTO RIVER SAFARI

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  • 1975 Haast Jackson Bay Road, Hannahs Clearing Haast.
  • Te Wahi Pounamu UNESCO World Heritage Area (Mount Aspiring National Park)

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  • Fox Glacier: 1.5 hours
  • Queenstown: 3 hours.
  • Hokitika: 4 hours.

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ABOUT US

  • Waiatoto River Safari has been a distinguished jet boating safari since 1997.
  • Recommended by many guidebooks including Lonely Planet who have named this tour; “Top rated boat tour in NZ.’
  • Qualmark Enviro Silver.
  • Department of Conservation concessionaire.
  • Fully insured and members of Tourism Industry Aotearoa.
  • Ruth and Wayne, owners and guides, are both commercial fixed wing pilots and took up jet boating in 2007.

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ABOUT US

  • Owned and operated by passionate locals.
  • Only commercial jet boat operator in the Waiatoto Valley UNESCO World heritage area.

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  • You will see mountains, rain forest, glacier river, ocean & an ancient forest river, only accessible by jetboat.
  • Our aim is for you to have the best time on your NZ holiday.

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ABOUT THE TOURS

  • Check in is 30 minutes prior to any departure
  • Tours run a minimum of 2 hours each & require minimum of 2 passengers to run.
  • 5 commentary stops on the way up, river optional forest stroll at the top, non-stop on the way down, finish up a side tributary.
  • Learn about the culture, wildlife, Kiwi breeding, flora & fauna
  • Takes you to the ocean to the sky, the Tasman sea to the southern alps.
  • You will see mountains, rain forest, glacier river, ocean & an ancient forest river, only accessible by jetboat.

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WHO CAN JOIN THE TOUR

  • All ages, from babies to grandparents, family friendly
  • We cater to the needs of the disabled.
  • Indemnity & medical declaration formed signed before departure.

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PREPARE FOR A RIVER SAFARI

  • Dress as if going on an easy hike: Long trousers, shoes or boots and socks. Take a warm jacket and sun protection.
  • Take camera, it will stay dry – this is not a thrill ride.
  • We live in a rainforest, it rains sometimes here, we put a roof on the boat if it’s raining.
  • We have a full Safe Operational plan which is externally audited by Maritime New Zealand and fully complies with Health & Safety Work Act 2015.

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