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Waimakariri Gorge Jet Boat & High Country 4WD Explorer

Tear through the braided Waimakariri River in a jet boat, then explore the dramatic Southern Alps high country by 4WD. A pulse-pounding fusion of New Zealand's wildest landscapes — this is the adventure Christchurch was made for.

What to expect

Your morning begins with a scenic drive inland through the Canterbury Plains as the Alps rise dramatically ahead. Your expert guide navigates a purpose-built 4WD through high-country stations before you board a jet boat for a heart-racing sprint through the narrow Waimakariri Gorge — spray flying, limestone cliffs inches away. The gorge section is accessible to no other vessel type, making this a genuinely exclusive natural theatre. Back on land, a gourmet riverside picnic rounds out a day of superlatives.

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Waimakariri Gorge Jet Boating
NZD 295 per adult (jet boat + 4WD combo)
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Good to know

Allow 7–8 hours; confirm all-aboard time in Lyttelton before booking. Lyttelton is approximately 12 km from Christchurch city centre — shuttle transfers from the port are easily arranged. Waterproof jackets are provided on the boat; wear layers. Book directly with the operator well in advance as small-group departures fill fast.

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