Waiatoto River Safari

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Highlights

  • spectacular stunning scenery

  • Delicious morning tea

  • interesting commentary

  • optional time off the boat

Summary

A minimum of 2 hours visiting the back country in a comfortable and easy fashion with Waiatoto River Safari, enjoy incredible nature and scenery with local commentary and morning tea with an optional walk.  Perfect for over 55's and families.

Tour info

Duration
- 2 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Adult: (15-105 years)
$279.00
Child: (4-14 years)
$189.00
Infant: (0-3 years)
$0.00
Commentary
Meeting Point

Why take this tour?

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.

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What’s included?

  • morning tea

  • Life-jacket

  • Post card souvenirs

  • Warm jacket and boots if required

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: minimum 2 hours

  • Roof on the boat if raining

  • You will not get wet from the river water

  • Ideal for the less mobile and over 55's

  • Adventure without fear

Before you go

  • Duration: minimum 2 hours

  • No thrills or spins

  • Suitable for less mobile and over 55's

  • Roof on the boat if raining

  • Dress well, cover up with layers and spare jacket

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Covid-19 safety plan in place

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Waiatoto River Safari

About operator:

Waiatoto River Safari. New Zealand's only jet boat tour from the ocean to the Alps. You will experience a minimum of 2 hours of extraordinary nature and exceptional beauty only seen on this trip. Experience the history of Gondwana land, smell the rainforest as you walk softly through the dripping ferns with the sparkling clear light shimmering, with the snowy peaks as your backdrop. Your experienced local guide will lead you through the ancient river, still untouched as it was thousands years ago when the Maori first roamed the land, the great Moa bird and Haast eagle still ruled the ancient forests. You will experience the magical, breathtaking beauty of the Te Wahipounamu, the Māori name for the South West New Zealand World Heritage area and take home memories that will have you yearning to return once more.

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