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Combo Day

Glacier River Safari: jet boat, wilderness walk and 4WD, Wanaka

Jet boat, wilderness walk and a 4WD high-country safari through West Wanaka Station.

⏱ Full day · approx 8.5 hours 👨‍👩‍👧 Ages 4+ 📍 Departs the Wanaka i-SITE From NZD $756 adult, 4WD safari and lunch included
The Experience

What you're in for

Two of Wānaka's best experiences, one big day out. Combine our signature jet boat and wilderness walk with a 4WD high-country safari through West Wanaka Station, guided by our friends at Ridgeline Adventures.

Morning: glacier-fed river, braided channels, jet spins, and a guided walk through ancient beech forest. Afternoon: climb high above the valley by 4WD for sweeping station views, local farming stories and the kind of scenery that fills camera rolls.

It's the full Wānaka story — river, forest, mountains and high country — in about eight and a half hours.

Highlights

  • Jet boat & guided wilderness walk in Mt Aspiring National Park
  • 4WD high-country safari with Ridgeline Adventures
  • Explore West Wanaka Station — big country, few people
  • One seamless full-day itinerary

Good to know: Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, including families — the 4WD high-country safari is comfortable and accessible.

Schedule & need-to-know

Duration

Approx 8.5 hours, departing outside the Wanaka i-SITE

Booking

Email info@wanakajet.nz to book this combo

What's included

  • Jet boat ride and guided wilderness walk
  • 4WD high-country safari at West Wanaka Station with Ridgeline Adventures
  • Picnic lunch riverside plus afternoon tea at the Alpine Café
  • All safety gear and guides

What to bring

  • Layers / a jacket
  • Comfortable footwear
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Water bottle

Good to know

  • A full day; please advise any dietary needs when booking
  • In winter, lunch is served at a suitable time and place during the tour
  • Departs the Wanaka i-SITE with free lakefront parking
Before you book

Quick answers

How fit do I need to be?

Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, including families. The jet boat, guided wilderness walk and 4WD high-country safari are comfortable and accessible, with no special fitness needed.

What's the 4WD experience?

A scenic off-road drive high through West Wanaka Station with our friends at Ridgeline Adventures, taking in sweeping station and mountain views, plus a picnic lunch and afternoon tea. It's comfortable and suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

Is this safe?

Adventure activities carry inherent risk, and rarely, serious injury. Our guides are highly trained, we're Qualmark endorsed and Maritime NZ certified, and safety is the start of everything we do. Read our full risk disclosure before you travel.

What's your cancellation policy?

For this trip we confirm your date, price and cancellation terms by email when you book. As a guide, our standard policy is a full refund for cancellations made 48+ hours before departure; if we ever have to cancel for weather, river conditions or low numbers, we'll rebook you or refund you in full.

Where you'll go

Trip map

All trips depart from outside the Wanaka i-SITE, 99 Ardmore Street, Wānaka.

Reviews

“An 11 on a scale of 10”

What guests say about the combo day: river in the morning, high country by 4WD after lunch.

★★★★★

“Wow! Just wow! An 11 on a scale of 10! A perfect adventure thanks to perfect Wanaka weather, professional organisation, and our friendly and considerate guides.”

TripAdvisor Review, 2025Jet Boat & Wilderness Walk
★★★★★

“Best in New Zealand. Thrilling, spectacular scenery, off the beaten path! River Journeys takes you places you can only get to with these jet boats.”

MinnesotaLaurieTripAdvisor
★★★★★

“Fun exhilarating jet boat ride! Awe-inspiring, breathtaking scenery. Beautiful hike through the forest to a waterfall. Ben was an excellent guide.”

Leann RTripAdvisor

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