Haast River Safari

Haast River Safari is a must-do experience for anyone visiting the West Coast of New Zealand.

The tour offers a unique and safe jet boating experience suitable for all ages. The fully enclosed river boats provide great visibility while keeping you warm, dry, and comfortable. The tour is operated by local and highly experienced jet boat driver/guides who will teach you about the physical attributes of the remarkable glacial valley where temperate rainforest thrives. You will also hear stories of the Kiwi spirit that enabled the Haast community to survive on the edge of the wilderness. The tour stops so that you can get out of the boat and reflect on the fact that you are in one of New Zealand's last frontiers.

Haast River Safari operates river jet boat rides in the South Westland World Heritage area. The tour takes you on a unique journey into the Haast River Valley, where you will experience this World Heritage Area from a different perspective. The tour takes you from the ocean to the Alps, providing stunning views of the majestic landscape and stunning scenery on this unbeatable wilderness experience. The Waiatoto River Safari is another jet boat tour offered in Haast, New Zealand. This tour is rated one of the best boat tours in New Zealand by Lonely Planet. The tour takes you on a premier jet boat safari on the Waiatoto River for over two hours, journeying into remote Haast backcountry that would take days to travel through on foot.

As a family-owned and operated business, Haast River Safari and Waiatoto River Safari care deeply about the pristine environment in which they operate. They are committed to keeping their carbon footprint to a minimum while providing an unforgettable jet boat tour. Overall, Haast River Safari and Waiatoto River Safari are two of the best jet boat tours in New Zealand. They offer a unique and safe experience suitable for all ages, with highly experienced driver/guides who will teach you about the physical attributes of the remarkable glacial valley and the Kiwi spirit that enabled the Haast community to survive on the edge of the wilderness. The tours provide stunning views of the majestic landscape and stunning scenery on this unbeatable wilderness experience.