Hanmer Springs Rafting and Canoeing Adventure Trips

Hanmer Springs Guided River Rafting & Quad bike Trips

Amuri Jet offer a range of Water based exciting and fun activities on Hanmer Springs, Waiau River taking in the magnificent beauty of the surroundings of this popular Destination of the South Island. Just a 90 minute drive from Christchurch.

Your rafting adventure starts at Amuri Rafting and Jet boating river base, heading down stream through the Waiau gorge as you experience the high-adrenaline thrills of river rafting on this Grade 2 river on one of the South Island’s powerful shingle rivers! Paddle through the narrow, winding Waiau Gorge, over river rapids, past steep rock faces, boulders and interesting rock formations caused by the unique geology of this region. A “Kiwi” adventure for the whole family!

We take a break for a swim or a jump of the rocks into crystal clear waters. Taking in the marvels of Marble Point and the fault line running through the rocks It is also the meeting point for our return trip back up river by jet boat. Sit back and hold on as our Jet boat brings you back to the base seeing the river from another perspective.

Our Hanmer Springs rafting adventure is suitable for people of all ages, but children must be able to fit the safety gear to participate. This is sensational family fun.

We supply you with everything you need for this Hanmer Springs activity and ask that you bring your own swimwear, a towel and a sense of adventure!

Price: $169 per person – Child: $99 (Aged 6 to 13) Family: $379 (2 adults & upto 3 Children)
Departs: 10:00 am and 2:00 pm
Duration: Allow two hours

Rafting Trip:

Leave from Amuri Rafting and Jet boating river base, heading down stream through the Waiau gorge. Stopping for a swim or a jump of the rocks into crystal clear waters, weather permitting. Take in the marvels of Marble Point and the fault line running through the rocks. Then you get to sit back and hold on as our Jet boat picks you up and brings you back to the base. Hold on as the driver skims across only 100 mm of water , close to the gorge cliff face and puts the boat in to a Hamilton spin. This is a grade 2 river and a great trip for all.

Amuri Quad Bike Rides Hanmer Springs

Price: Single Seater Quad $169 pp
Price: Twin Seater Quad $215 2 pax
Departs: 10:00 am and 2:00 pm
Duration: Allow two hours.

Grab friends or family and join us for a adventure filled Quad biking experience.Choose from a single or twin seater Quad bike. With multiple tracks to suit from novice to the more adventurous. See a working farm as you negotiate your way through the farm covering all kinds of terrain.Thrown in are some spectacular views of the River Canyon and snow peaked mountains in the winter which will take your breath away! No experience required, full instruction will be given prior on a test track to hone your skills before you ride on the trip to your ability. Lots of fun for Families with our special Family trips, kids can ride as pillion.Two hours or more of awesome quad biking fun.