
Braided Shallows - JetBoat
(Terenga Pāpaku - Ōtautahi)
CHRISTCHURCH
Experience one of our 20mins Braided Shallows adventures on board an Alpine Jet Thrills JetBoat.
Enjoy 'Hamilton Spins' and speed across shallow braided sections of a river considered the home of
jet boating.
Braided Shallows experiences depart from the Waimakariri River just 15 mins from Christchurch (Ōtautahi).
Braided Blast (JetBoat)
20mins of jet boating on the Braided Shallows of one of New Zealand’s most challenging and exhilarating rivers – the Waimakariri. Experience the thrills that only jet boating offers – skim the shallows, spin in your own boat length - under the guidance of our skilled drivers. No-one knows the Waimakariri like Alpine Jet Thrills!
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Experience: 20 mins
Departure: 3.00pm
Price: $90 Adult - $70 Child ex river
Family Pass: $320 - 2 Adults & up to 3 Kids
(not to be used in conjunction with any other offer)
(min 2 x Adults required)

Air Blast (AirBoat)
Definitely more than a ride! Air Force 2 is the only commercial passenger AirBoat in New Zealand and here's where you can experience a real USA style AirBoat as you skim over wet stones that even leaves hardened jet boaters with their jaws open!
Duration: 20 mins
Departure: 9.30am
Price: $90 Adult - $70 Kids ex river
(min 2 x Adults required)

HeliJet (AirBoat/JetBoat)
This adventure on water and In the air, is an experience not to be forgotten! From the Heliport your Scenic City Sights flight will deliver you to the Waimakariri River where your 20 mins river experience begins.
Skim the Braided Shallows of the Waimakariri in an Alpine Jet Thrills JetBoat or AirBoat. Once back on solid ground it's off again for the second half of your scenic helicopter flight over Christchurch City and back to base.
Experience: 60 mins (1 hr)
Departure: Give us a call!
Price: $445 pp
(ex CHC Heliport - min 2 x guests required)

Important Info
Minimum passenger numbers required for all trips (usually 2 Adults).
Pre-schoolers means 2 - 3 and they're free when each pre-schooler is accompanied by an adult.
Kids means 4 – 14 and must also be accompanied by an adult.
Prices quoted in NZ$ and inclusive of tax (GST).
Prices valid to 31st March 2026.
Departure times & experience itineraries can often be scheduled to suit personal requirements - Ask Now!
What To Bring
Jacket
Hat
Gloves
Sunglasses
Warm clothes - best to have layers, even in summer!

