2-Hour Waiatoto River Jetboat Safari
Overview
The jet boat is the mode of transport, the river safari is the attraction. The jet boat will take you safely up the river into remote back country. Touch and learn about the natural history of New Zealand's remote World Heritage Area. Your tour is operated by a family business, when you go on this tour, you arrive as strangers and leave as friends.
There are many stops for commentary on the native birds, animals and forest of the South Westland region. A photographer's dream, stretch your legs at the top of the river for an optional forest walk into New Zealand's rain forest. Touch the ferns, listen to birds and spot the fish. Ideal for all ages and physical fitness. For infants to elderly, this is a must do, to explore the UNESCO World Heritage area-Te Wāhipounamu of South Westland, New Zealand.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Life-jacket
- Warm jacket and boots if required
- Post card souvenirs
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
1975 Haast-Jackson Bay Road
Jackson Bay 7886, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
2704A Haast-Jackson Bay Road
Jackson Bay 7886, New Zealand
Finish point is same as departure point at the carpark at Waiatoto River.
What To Expect
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Waiatoto River Safari
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wear sensible clothes and closed-toed footwear
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Sandflies are present on the West Coast of NZ so protection is insect repellant and covering up. Insect spray is avalaible free of charge
- Check in is 30 minutes prior to departure. The boat does leave on time.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-7917P1
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