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A red boat with passengers on a turquoise river surrounded by lush greenery and mountains. 1
A river with clear turquoise water, surrounded by rocky terrain and dense green forest. 2
A river with a red boat navigating through rapids, surrounded by lush greenery and rocky terrain. 3
By Waiatoto River Safaris Ltd
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Overview

    • Enjoy aasy access to a world heritage park
    • Soak up the forest as it was 1000s of years ago
    • Explore the beautiful West Coast rivers, forests and mountains
    • Experience nature with multiple photo and commentary stops
    • Marvel at the majestic southern alps of New Zealand

Activity location

    • Mount Aspiring National Park
    • Otago, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 1975 Haast-Jackson Bay Road, Jackson Bay 7886, New Zealand | Last building on the left in the village of Hannahs Clearing. Park on the main road by the open sign. Arrive 30 minutes prior to tour departure time and come into office.
    • Jackson Bay, West Coast Region, New Zealand

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    National Park fees
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    Morning tea
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    Whitebait taster
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    Postcard souvenir
  • Inclusions
    Life jacket
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    Jet boat experience
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    Woollen jacket
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    Gum boots
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    BBQ meal (if group is 6 or more)
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Pets (assistance dogs allowed)

What you can expect

  • With your local guides who were previously commercial pilots, travel to the top of the river and listen to informative commentary with multiple photography stops.

    At the top head out on an optional walk, good for all ages. View the untouched scenery of mountains and ancient rainforest. Enjoy local morning tea and a chance to take in the whole surrounding area with stunning photo opportunities.

    Then you'll have a speedy trip down to the Tasman Sea, finishing in a side stream to visit the whitebait breeding grounds.

    If your group is 6 people or over, you will enjoy a BBQ meal at the end of the tour, with whitebait, crayfish, venison, salads and refreshments.

Location

Activity location

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    • Mount Aspiring National Park
    • Otago, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 1975 Haast-Jackson Bay Road, Jackson Bay 7886, New Zealand | Last building on the left in the village of Hannahs Clearing. Park on the main road by the open sign. Arrive 30 minutes prior to tour departure time and come into office.
    • Jackson Bay, West Coast Region, New Zealand