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Cruise Shippers!

We are the only river jet boat shore excursion available from a Cruise Ship around New Zealand

Canterbury's first Gold Qualmark Endorsed Jet Boat Operation!

2025 / 2026 Cruise Special:

Exclusive Canyon Discovery Experience - NZ$375pp (min 2)

Personal mini coach transfers dockside ship to ship
75 mins JetBoat Canyon Discovery of Waimakariri Gorge
Gourmet Burger Lunch (3 x course)
Guided tour of Jet Boat World
Christchurch City Tour
Fully refundable if ship fails to dock in Lyttelton

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Welcome to Alpine Jet Thrills

(Nau mai, Tauti mai ki Alpine Jet Thrills)

An Experience - More than just a Ride!

GIFT VOUCHER

THE PERFECT GIFT - ANYTIME

If you know what they want, give it with a Gift Voucher... if you're not sure... or you get it wrong, then rest assured we can change it to something they want!

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$90pp

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AIRBLAST

BRAIDED SHALLOWS - CHRISTCHURCH

Check out the latest craze in shallow water boating in 'Air Force 2' - New Zealand's only AirBoat with a 20mins AirBlast!

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$90pp

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CANYON SAFARI

CANYON SAFARIS - SPRINGFIELD

The best way to experience the majestic scenery of the Waimakariri Gorge is in a 60mins Canyon Safari, under an hour from Christchurch and in its own world.

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$155pp

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WILDERNESS SAFARI

DEEP INTO THE CANYON

A two hour excursion deep into the Waimakariri to learn the secrets of the Canyon, her rich geological history and the wonders of the great divide between east and west.

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$275pp

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A Unique AirBoat Adventure Awaits!

New Zealand's first commercial passenger AirBoat skims the Braided Shallows of the Waimakariri and redefines shallow river boating. Air Force 2 can run over wet stones at a relaxed pace akin to an armchair ride!

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