ALPINE JET THRILLS IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

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We are the premier Canterbury and Christchurch jet boat operator.

Remember the old tourism marketing campaign “Don’t Leave Town till you’ve seen the country”? Well, now more than ever we need to help each other by supporting local operators.

We are a small family owned company. Without international tourism we need your support to stay in business!

The Waimakariri River runs from the mountains to the sea and we have a departure point at both ends of this diverse river.

Canyon Safaris

Departs close to Springfield just over one hour west of Christchurch in the spectacular canyon that runs through the foothills of the Southern Alps.

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Braided Shallows

Departs from Hamilton Quay, Kaiapoi in the Waimakariri Regional Park just 20 minutes north of Christchurch. Enjoy spins and speed in the shallow braided section of this amazing river.

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Spectacular Hamilton Jet Boat Spins

New Zealand Jet Boating at its Best!

What others are saying

"Get set to Jet!"

Thank you Paul for a fast paced and informative trip. From the 4 year old to the 45 year old birthday boy we were thrilled. An unmissable experience. Wear your ski goggles!

Reviewed 10 July 2020
Sarah Bee

"Truly awesome; one for the memory box"

We booked this from the UK not quite knowing what to expect and were blown away by the experience, definitely one for the memory box.
We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Paul, he was not only our driver but also owner of the company. He was charming, personable, knowledgeable and clearly very experienced, he knew the river like the back of his hand as he barely took his foot off the throttle for the whole time, he even stopped off for tea and biscuits at the half way point; how civilised!!
I would thoroughly recommend Alpine Jet Thrills to anyone looking for an exciting jet boat experience.

Reviewed 28 February 2018
CDJDorset_UK Dorset, UK

True New Zealand

Jet Boating

Fun and Thrilling Hamilton Jet Spins!