What guests say about the Wanaka jet boat and wilderness walk and Packraft Wānaka, straight from TripAdvisor. Every review below is reproduced as it appears on our reviews page; the full versions are on our TripAdvisor listing.
Recent five-star reviews from TripAdvisor.
Great Day on the Matukituki River!
"Wow! Just Wow! An 11 on a scale of 10!
A perfect (mild) adventure thanks to perfect Wanaka weather, the professional organization, and our friendly and…"
An Unforgettable Rafting Adventure
"We had a tremendous time! I was nervous about the rapids on the river as I had never done real rafting before but the instruction from Mia and Kaylee and their…"
KimTripAdvisorA very good time
"Superb day in a valley with incredible landscapes.
And for the record the sandwiches were very good."
Fantastic boat ride and hike!
"Fun exhilarating jet boat ride! Awe inspiring, breathtaking scenery! Beautiful hike through the wooded forest to a waterfall. Ben was an excellent guide."
Leann RTripAdvisorAn experience not to be missed
"An exceptional way to experience the vast and pristine space that is the Mount Aspiring National Park and the Matukituki River. Our guide and boat driver, Ben,…"
Alison LTripAdvisorAbsolutely 6 out of 5!
"Great experience on the river, thrilling spins but mainly great sightseeing of the valley and mountains. Very friendly and welcoming staff who ensure a…"
TripAdvisor Review, 2025TripAdvisorGreat trip
"First time on a jet boat and it was thrilling experience. The landscape is beautiful and you have sone great views of the glacier. Ben was a nice guide. More…"
Micha H.TripAdvisorBest in New Zealand
"Thrilling, spectacular scenery, off the beaten path! River Journeys takes you places you can only get with these jet boats as the river gets very shallow and…"
MinnesotaLaurieTripAdvisorHalf a day from the Wānaka i-SITE, ages four and up. $359 per adult, $229 per child aged 4 to 14, guided walk and all gear included.
About an hour of walking at a gentle pace, and you can stay by the boat instead. Bring a warm layer, a hat and closed shoes; we supply life jackets and wet-weather gear. Minimum age four. If we call a trip off for river levels you are refunded in full.
✓ Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure, and a full refund if we cancel for weather.
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