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The best jet boat experience we’ve had in NZ... These guys ROCK!! Going the extra mile to provide a fun, fab and exciting experience for the whole family, we felt like we were the only ones there that day, and yet we know that they had been flat out all day!! Absolutely exceptional customer service and we will be back without hesitation. Thank you for making our experience one to forever remember. Andrew & Chris: your passion shines through.
What an awesome crew. Took our Grandson for a ride, everyone was informative and the Driver fantastic. Well worth it. Thanks
Our second time going Quad biking with these guys, the guide Chris and owners are amazing and super friendly! We’ll be back, it’s the best way to spend a sunny avo when the pools are too hot and packed! 😊 Lots of hill climbing, stream crossings, mud and straights! All while you have the most gorgeous view of the river and mountains. Don’t forget your sunnies and sunblock!
Great morning out with the family, the kids had a blast going through the mud and creak crossings, hired the 2 and 3 seat option. Great experienced crew, well worth doing, good value.
Our jet boat driver was amazing- he managed to get every last person on the boat absolutely soaking. His skills had us all shrieking and thinking he was trying to make us crash into giant rocks, only to move ever so slightly at the last moment. So much fun!
The overall ride experience is awesome apart from going up and down the dock as it is not safe enough for older people or families with small kids.
Absolute awesome experience, from views, to thrill, to laughter, and good local info. Well worth it ?? Thank u!!
I convinced my family to do this for my birthday and it was the BEST EXPERIENCE EVER! There were 7 of us ages from 63-6 and we all loved it including our three kids (6,7,8). The ride it self was so long & worth every cent. THE VIEWS WERE INCREDIBLE. Can’t forget BRENDON also HE’s Gangsta (AWESOME), he made it thrilling and also informative. WE EVEN ENJOYED THE WALK DOWN AND UP FROM THE JET we literally laughed all the way up and down from the jet, slipped a bit and laughed more, and it was the greatest bonding time. Overall it WAS THE MOST FUN, FAMILY/KID FRIENDLY EXPERIENCE with great customer service. I don’t recommend going in barefeet like my husband as its rocky on the way down lol
Excellent experience . Must try
Excellent experience
Daryl was brilliant , great teacher and tour guide. 2 hours was a good amount of time and course was fun and very scenic
Absolutely BRILLIANT!!! Best ever jet boating experience we've had. Lovely staff. Don't hesitate to book with this company. They are really great!
Awesome jet boat ride. Canyons rapids and lots of Hamilton turns. We have driven through the area lots but the views from the river are amazing. As good as the Shot Over! Andrew is an expert driver with super powerful modern Jet Boat. Thanks.
Despite being very nervous about rafting before the trip, I really enjoyed my time! It's a great way to experience rafting as well as the exhilarating jet boat ride back! The trip started off cloudy but the weather cleared by the end and we also had great views of the surrounding scenery.
Well worth doing. I’d never been on a jet boat and my daughter had a bad experience on a jet ski told the driver this he told us the best place to put her on the boat and made sure she was ok she loved it wanted to go again. All the staff and friendly and helpful well worth doing.
Awesome experience for our family. Friendly staff, knowledgeable operator, stunning views and amazing unique experience
Had a totally awesome experience jet ride with Brendon who is NZ jet boat champ in NZ and internationally. Such a cool ride!! Don't hesitate this is epic 😎 Thanks again. A real privilege 💯 Lisa and Jon Clear
We really enjoyed the ride Staffs were so welcoming Best ride ever A+++
It was awesome, we have done other jet boats but this one was the best and enjoyed by all the family, from Christchurch, UK & China. Recommend.
Thanks to brendon and the crew for a fantastic ride. Kids absolutely loved it and Havnt stopped talking about it. Highly recommend
Wow, what a blast. We had such an awesome time. It was a perfect day. Our driver gave us some really cool information about the fault lines that could be seen up the river and some little bits of history when we stopped. Mixed in with lots of at speed twists, turns and full circles it was an awesome experience.
Enjoyed this whole experience provided by a very down to earth bunch. It began with the jet boat ride which took us 20kms down river. (The access to the jet is very steep so may not be suited to people with limited mobility ) Then the 2 hour quad bike experience which covered some varied terrain. I loved the quad bike, very easy to operate. Great for blowing out the cobwebs.
Oh so great! This was my first time on a quad bike and I certainly had fun! Easy to ride and we enjoyed going through the streams. Amazing views from the top of the hill. Jet boat was thrilling, my 11 year old son loved it too. The driver certainly knew what he was doing! Excellent value package, would highly recommend doing both. I am going to bring the rest of the family and do this again. Thank you for such a fun time :)
Knowledgeable funny driver, great views add to this thrilling experience. Can’t wait to go back
Must go alots of fun in ?
Thoroughly enjoyed our jet boating. Would recommend this to everyone.
highly recommend. I'm not sure I would pay the full price, but was very happy with my book me deal. The staff at amuri were lovely and as well as a spin in the boat they also give you lots of info about the area. Was VERY cold due to the wind but expected. thank you for a awesome afternoon.
Great country, great views. The dust though 😩 yuck!
The best jet boat ride so far we love it?
It was an amazing ? experience. The organisers or instructors was really kind and has given me a free ride. Highly recommend to everyone. Ride was awesome ?.
Awesome fun and great trip. Highly recommend doing this.
Excellent adventure, friendly and helpful staff.. boat ride was epic. Thanks a lot
What a great experience, really enjoyed the landscape and guide was great. Look forward to returning 😊
Great day even though the weather was not good. It was a family outing with family coming over from the UK. The driver of the boat was very skilled, experience and knowledgeable, the whole group of 8 including a 75 year old were talking about the experience that night. Thanks to the team at Amuri for a great day. Might have to try the rafting and jet boating together next time
Amazing.. we enjoy everything. Beautiful place, friendly people and a lot of fun.. 😀😀
Had a 10/10 experience with Amuri jet boating. The water and landscape was just magic. Chris was our driver and even though it was fast weaving in and around rocks and trees he was in total control and we felt very safe. Thanks so much team we had an amazing time in Hanmer Springs, Would recommend !!!!
Enjoyment from beginning to end. Brendan was a great guide and made the experience memorable. Family of four had a blast. Going under trees and close to rocks with 360 degree turns was really cool. Thanks Amuri Jet ☺
We had an bsolutely amazing time! Highly recommend checking it out. Best part of our holiday
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