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Hanmer Springs Bungy

Hanmer Springs Bungy

Take the plunge with an adrenaline-inducing Hanmer Springs Bungy. Our friendly staff will brief you on the different jump options available, with our full-body and ankle harnesses providing extra safety for your 35 metre freefall from the historic Waiau Ferry Bridge. Certificates are provided for completing your once-in-a-lifetime bungy adventure. North Canterbury’s foremost adventure activity base, Hanmer Springs Attractions offers qualified and professional guides, a strong commitment to health & safety and Qualmark Gold and AdventureMark accreditation. With seven adventure activities available and only 90 minutes’ drive from Christchurch, Hanmer Springs Attractions is the perfect...
Hanmer Springs Jet Boating

Hanmer Springs Jet Boating

Our Hanmer Springs Jet Boat ride takes you through narrow gorges and over rapids and braided shallows in the spectacular Waiau River Canyon. Experience travelling across just centimetres of water or rotating through a 360 degree spin in this action-packed experience. A must-do activity suited to both thrillseekers and families. North Canterbury’s foremost adventure activity base, Hanmer Springs Attractions offers qualified and professional guides, a strong commitment to health & safety and Qualmark Gold and AdventureMark accreditation. With seven adventure activities available and only 90 minutes’ drive from Christchurch, Hanmer Springs Attractions is the perfect choice for action-packed...
Energy Jet-Hurunui River Experiences

Energy Jet-Hurunui River Experiences

Energy Jet is passionate about helping people experience this hidden gem of a river and our surrounding environment. We are a small family owned business that offers you a real local New Zealand jet boating experience. As the only jet-boat operator on the Hurunui river, we have exclusive access to over 100km of the river and its amazing variety allowing you to personalise your trip preferences. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the wild coastline, stunning North Canterbury farmland and pristine alpine snow-fed waters as your skipper expertly navigates the shallow river braids & narrow canyons. Energy Jet can also extend your adventure to combine the thrill of jet boating with scenic picnic...
Amuri Alpine Rafting and Return Jetboat Ride

Amuri Alpine Rafting and Return Jetboat Ride

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 Jet - Jet the Gorge

Amuri Jet - Jet the Gorge

Since the establishment of the Amuri Jet in 1985, thousands of visitors to Hanmer Springs have thrilled to the unique experience of Amuri Jet. Join us as we jet the spectacular Waiau Gorge. Following the contours of the steep canyon walls where possible, it's elbows in, as we pass within centimeters of rugged rocks and cliff faces. Take in the magnificent scenery, then hold on while you experience the famous Hamilton 360 degree jet spin. Excitement plus. Make no mistake - this is the best. Narrow gorges, braided shallows, white water rapids - this trip has it all. Over 30km of exciting jet boating with spectacular scenery. A totally unique experience for all ages. Check out the other trip...
Amuri Jet Head Water Safari

Amuri Jet Head Water Safari

Headwaters Jet Safari. This covers all the braids of the Hanmer Basin, and then up to the Tutu Gorge. This trip has it all; canyons, braids, a real jet boating experience. Take in the sights of the ranges of the Hanmer Springs basin and the surrounding mountains. This trip you will need to allow up to 2 hrs of full on adventure and fun. This is a trip that you will remember and enjoy for a long time to come. Bring your phone or a camera to take pics of the views that this trip holds.
Tree Climbing

Tree Climbing

This activity involves climbing trees at our base at the Hanmer Springs Forest Camp. We have a gum tree and a pine tree each with two routes, some being more difficult than others. This challenges clients allowing them to overcome their fears and make it to the top of the climbs, all with in a safe environment led by our qualified instructors. This activity is amazing to watch as clients often climb higher than they expected and the encouragement from team members is awesome to see.
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