Wanaka Jet Boat Ride
From NZD $129.00
Experience one of New Zealand’s most iconic adventure activities in one of the world’s most beautiful landscapes. Marvel at the power and remarkable maneuverability of New Zealand’s famous jet boat.
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Jet Skis provide an exciting option to explore Lake Wanaka your own way by yourself or with a passenger with our self-guided jet ski tours.
Lakeland Wanaka’s self-guided jet ski tours provide a safe option to explore the southern end of Lake Wanaka from Glendhu Bay, Stevenson’s Arm or even Mou Waho Island. Come alone or with your partner and discover the stunning bays, hidden islands and alpine scenery of Lake Wanaka. Feel the freedom of riding your jet ski alone or buddy up with a passenger; it’s your choice!
Lakeland’s self-guided jet ski tours are great for locals who want an exciting way to explore their own backyard, or for holiday makers that want to add a bit of adrenaline to their sightseeing. All self-guided jet ski tours will depart alongside our guided tours, however once the tour has reached Ruby Island (approx. 3kms) you then have the freedom to explore Lake Wanaka yourself, or continue as part of our tour until you’re ready to venture out on your own.
Lakeland Self-guided Jet Ski Tours are the ultimate lake experience- fun, scenery, freedom and adrenaline are all on offer. For destination recommendations just ask our friendly jet ski guides and instructors.
All jet ski drivers will need to demonstrate jet ski knowledge and safety, and must complete a full online safety briefing and sign our hire agreements. Jet ski experience is required to hire our jet skis as they come on a trailer so launching is required. If you are a first time jet skier, we recommend booking in for one of our guided jet ski tour options.
3 hour self-guided tour $499
The minimum age to drive and hire our Jet Skis is 25 years. Drivers/passengers may not be changed throughout the hire
Experience is required for our self guided jet ski tours. Drivers/Passengers may not be changed during the hire period.
Your hire period is for a total of 3 hours, the first 15 minutes will be following our guided tours to ensure your jet ski experience and operational skills.
Each of our Jet Skis have a maximum capacity of 2 people and a maximum combined weight of 230kgs. These passengers cannot be changed during the hire.
The Wanaka Wharf 100 Ardmore Street, Wanaka
Please check-in 15 minutes prior to your hire period at our Lakeland Wanaka beachfront trailer
If there is no availability online don't worry too much. Our rentals are also available for walk in customers. Come down to the waterfront and we will see if we can accomodate.
For us, the aim is quite simple – to share our love of the water and the astounding beauty of the region with our visitors. We are 100% locally owned and operated; our team are passionate experts with an absolute love for their jobs, a passion for the outdoors and water, picked for their personalities and a want to share why we love what we do. On top of this, the health and safety of you is our number 1 priority; our guides are put through rigorous training programs ensuring all our guides are competent and confident to provide the best experience to you each and every time.
Lake Wanaka provides the perfect setting – a popular kiwi holiday destination, with world renowned mountain scenery from a picture-perfect lake. The view from the shore is only a snap shot of what is out there to see. The silence when you get out on the lake is breath-taking, the beauty; mind blowing, and the space to play; uninhibited. Come and visit us right by the lake in the centre of town, we are proud to share the beauty of lake Wanaka with you and have fun while we do it.
We are proud to have been sharing our adventures with visitors to the Wanaka region for over 50 years and our goal has never changed – to deliver outstanding personalised experiences.
We understand that each person is different and not everyone wants the same adventures; that’s why we pride ourselves on being your one stop adventure shop with a range of activities from relaxing scenic outings to high adrenaline experiences. All leaving right from the waterfront in the centre of town, we have something to do for everyone
"The Island within a lake with its own lake & island. Really great experience, from the initial phone call, to making it happen. VERY PROFESSIONAL, FRIENDLY, & SAFETY FOCUSED.
Great people, Mike, & Matt my guide were awesome.
Highly recommended."
Kiwi 9242 - Google - April 22
"We had a great time on the Lake with Mike on the jet skis. He was very generous with the time allowed for the adventure and he was very patient with our shenanigans playing on the jet skis.
Great time & value for money doing this adventure as a group."
Mars D - Tripadvisor - January 22
"The best activity we did whilst in Wanaka. Micheal took us on an exhilarating ride but balanced it off brilliantly with knowledge about the lake and Clutha river. Would do again at the drop off a hat!"
bsheridan2017 - Tripadvisor - January 22
"Awesome half day on the lake using the boat for hire. We visited the islands and inlet and had a heap of fun. The boat was in good condition, worked well and helped make the day a great one."
Kenneth B - Tripadvisor - January 22
"The 2 girls that helped us with the kayaks were awsome so friendly and nothing was a problem! When we got back from our 1hr paddle she let our 2 boys keep their life jackets on so they could swim in the shallows and jump off the dock for another hour. The boys loved it!"
Andrez - Tripadvisor - January 22
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