Jet Boat Rides
Thrill seekers, adrenalin junkies and daredevils will just love a jet boat ride experience; crashing waves, white water and rapids all taken at 80km per hour. It's fast, it's wet and it's a whole lot of fun!
The rides are operated throughout Australia and New Zealand in some of the countries' most beautiful settings. Whether it is against the dramatic backdrop of Sydney Harbour, or in the unspoilt wilderness of the Dart Valley in Queenstown. These rides are an incredible experience. They also are operated by companies that either specialise in just jet boats or all-round outdoor adventures. All of the staff are qualified and specialise in making your riding experience unforgettable.
The story
The jet boat was invented in 1960 by New Zealander William Hamilton. Although his motivation was to allow easy navigation along the Canterbury rivers, it wasn't long before his invention was being exploited for exhilaration rather than work.
The things that make the jet boat so suitable for adventure are that it can traverse shallow water and that it is very narrow, so it is able to discover places where larger boats simply would not be able to reach. And, there's the fact that it can go at speeds up to 80km per hour. That feels pretty fast in a car, so imagine how fast it feels when you are mere inches from the water, with spray flying into your eyes, and the boat is turning quickly to circumvent obstacles in the rivers. That is if you manage to keep your eyes open!
Thrills not spills
The experience has an almost unique feature when it comes to adventure sports: it is suitable for all ages, requires no set levels of fitness or experience and is available all year round. It is an ideal holiday activity, as it is something that the whole family can do together, and is bound to make plenty of wonderful and hilarious memories and gives you the chance to see some of the stunning natural scenery at the same time. Depending on the operating company, a jet boat can take around 20, or even more, people per trip, so, the ride also makes a fantastic experience for groups and parties.
Plenty of options
Obviously, a large part of the experience is about the adrenalin. However, different companies and locations offer different kinds of rides. The rides that operate out of Sydney Harbour, for example, make the most of the open water to thrill you with 360o turns and reaching maximum speeds and thrills. If you can bear to open your eyes, and if you are quick enough, you might just catch a glimpse of the Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Taronga Zoo flashing by.
Sample jet boat riding out at sea by booking a trip at Surfer's Paradise on the Gold Coast. This is the pinnacle of thrill seeking and will leave you breathless after an hour of 360s, fishtailing and swerving through the waves.
If you want to try out riding jet boats on New Zealand's North Island, the Huka Falls experience is a highly rated one. You will speed along the Waikato River, skimming through narrow waterways and sometimes in water of only 10cm deep. The river is lined with lush forest and sandy beaches, where local wildlife can be spotted - although only if you are quick! The highlight of the trip is reaching the Huka Falls, where the jet boat gets tantalizingly close to the thundering water and lets rip in the rapids and falls spray.
If you only have a small adrenalin threshold, then some companies offer trips that combine a bit of sightseeing with white water thrills.
Each operator will offer different experiences; some will be short, white-knuckle rides, whereas others will offer day and half day packages that include stopping off on an island or beach for refreshments and a little on land adventuring. The choice is yours.
With haste, but safe
All of the jet boat handlers will provide you with a safety briefing at the beginning of the trip, covering basic tips for getting the most out of your jet boat ride, and advice on what to do if things go wrong. Everyone will be provided with a lifejacket, and although jet boat riding is exhilarating, it is actually a safe experience. Like all extreme sports, sense has to prevail when deciding if it is the thrill for you. While the trip is suitable for all ages and fitness levels, those with heart conditions, neck problems or pregnant women should give it a wide berth, just to be safe.
Thanks for the memory
The ride will definitely give you plenty of tales to share with your friends, but the crashing waves and high speeds make it nearly impossible for you to capture the memories on camera. Thankfully many companies now offer filming and photo services so that you will have some hard evidence that you were brave enough to dare that kind of experience. Some jet boats have cameras built into them, whereas other companies have cameramen on the shore at particularly wild locations along the trip in order to catch your most terrified expressions!
Give a gift
Buying a jet boat ride gift experience is a fantastic present for any thrill seeker. Whether it is for someone to take away on holiday with them or to experience closer to home, it is a truly memorable present. A gift experience is the perfect idea for that difficult to buy for person in your life, as you are buying them more than a present, but a unique experience. It is also a great idea for someone celebrating a special birthday or occasion. Jet boat is suitable for all ages, it could be the very present you have been looking for to appease that crazy teenager or as a welcome to retirement gift. The possibilities are endless, but what is guaranteed that you will never want the thrill to end!
Thrill seekers, adrenalin junkies and daredevils will just love a jet boat ride experience; crashing waves, white water and rapids all taken at 80km per hour. It's fast, it's wet and it's a whole lot of fun!
The rides are operated throughout Australia and New Zealand in some of the countries' most beautiful settings. Whether it is against the dramatic backdrop of Sydney Harbour, or in the unspoilt wilderness of the Dart Valley in Queenstown. These rides are an incredible experience. They also are operated by companies that either specialise in just jet boats or all-round outdoor adventures. All of the staff are qualified and specialise in making your riding experience unforgettable.
The story
The jet boat was invented in 1960 by New Zealander William Hamilton. Although his motivation was to allow easy navigation along the Canterbury rivers, it wasn't long before his invention was being exploited for exhilaration rather than work.
The things that make the jet boat so suitable for adventure are that it can traverse shallow water and that it is very narrow, so it is able to discover places where larger boats simply would not be able to reach. And, there's the fact that it can go at speeds up to 80km per hour. That feels pretty fast in a car, so imagine how fast it feels when you are mere inches from the water, with spray flying into your eyes, and the boat is turning quickly to circumvent obstacles in the rivers. That is if you manage to keep your eyes open!
Thrills not spills
The experience has an almost unique feature when it comes to adventure sports: it is suitable for all ages, requires no set levels of fitness or experience and is available all year round. It is an ideal holiday activity, as it is something that the whole family can do together, and is bound to make plenty of wonderful and hilarious memories and gives you the chance to see some of the stunning natural scenery at the same time. Depending on the operating company, a jet boat can take around 20, or even more, people per trip, so, the ride also makes a fantastic experience for groups and parties.
Plenty of options
Obviously, a large part of the experience is about the adrenalin. However, different companies and locations offer different kinds of rides. The rides that operate out of Sydney Harbour, for example, make the most of the open water to thrill you with 360o turns and reaching maximum speeds and thrills. If you can bear to open your eyes, and if you are quick enough, you might just catch a glimpse of the Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Taronga Zoo flashing by.
Sample jet boat riding out at sea by booking a trip at Surfer's Paradise on the Gold Coast. This is the pinnacle of thrill seeking and will leave you breathless after an hour of 360s, fishtailing and swerving through the waves.
If you want to try out riding jet boats on New Zealand's North Island, the Huka Falls experience is a highly rated one. You will speed along the Waikato River, skimming through narrow waterways and sometimes in water of only 10cm deep. The river is lined with lush forest and sandy beaches, where local wildlife can be spotted - although only if you are quick! The highlight of the trip is reaching the Huka Falls, where the jet boat gets tantalizingly close to the thundering water and lets rip in the rapids and falls spray.
If you only have a small adrenalin threshold, then some companies offer trips that combine a bit of sightseeing with white water thrills.
Each operator will offer different experiences; some will be short, white-knuckle rides, whereas others will offer day and half day packages that include stopping off on an island or beach for refreshments and a little on land adventuring. The choice is yours.
With haste, but safe
All of the jet boat handlers will provide you with a safety briefing at the beginning of the trip, covering basic tips for getting the most out of your jet boat ride, and advice on what to do if things go wrong. Everyone will be provided with a lifejacket, and although jet boat riding is exhilarating, it is actually a safe experience. Like all extreme sports, sense has to prevail when deciding if it is the thrill for you. While the trip is suitable for all ages and fitness levels, those with heart conditions, neck problems or pregnant women should give it a wide berth, just to be safe.
Thanks for the memory
The ride will definitely give you plenty of tales to share with your friends, but the crashing waves and high speeds make it nearly impossible for you to capture the memories on camera. Thankfully many companies now offer filming and photo services so that you will have some hard evidence that you were brave enough to dare that kind of experience. Some jet boats have cameras built into them, whereas other companies have cameramen on the shore at particularly wild locations along the trip in order to catch your most terrified expressions!
Give a gift
Buying a jet boat ride gift experience is a fantastic present for any thrill seeker. Whether it is for someone to take away on holiday with them or to experience closer to home, it is a truly memorable present. A gift experience is the perfect idea for that difficult to buy for person in your life, as you are buying them more than a present, but a unique experience. It is also a great idea for someone celebrating a special birthday or occasion. Jet boat is suitable for all ages, it could be the very present you have been looking for to appease that crazy teenager or as a welcome to retirement gift. The possibilities are endless, but what is guaranteed that you will never want the thrill to end!
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