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Fiordland, Southland Region, New Zealand
View on Google MapsWe absolutely loved our Fiordland jet boat tour ….however, the best part about it was our incredible driver/captain, Alex. She made it very fun with lots of interesting facts and tidbits. She can do ambidextrous 360’s and keep everyone in the boat and highly entertained. It is a gorgeous tour and a MUST do with Alex:) From Missouri and Iowa, with love!
Jade jetted us through beautiful, rugged country skimming the river. We did 360 turns, saw LOTRs filming sights and found ourselves on a peaceful, glassy lake all to ourselves. It was magical. If you are in Te Anau on your way to Milford Sound definitely take this unique adventure.
We took a very enjoyable trip on the stretch of Waiau River, that flows from Lake Te Anau to Lake Manapouri on Fiordland Jet boat. The boat was driven by Will, who was accompanied by his younger brother Harry for this trip. Will was an excellent jet boat driver and thrilled us with numerous spins and the high speeds that the jet boat is capable of through shallow waters. We stopped numerous times for Will to point out filming locations of Lord of the Rings as well as his and Harry’s experiences of growing up on the river and lake. It was encouraging to hear their passion for the river and that they were both actively involved in maintaining the ecology of the river and invasive species of plants on its banks. We stopped at Cozy Nook on the bank of Lake Manapouri and walked a short distance on shore. It is part of over 60 kilometres of walking trails, that tourists and locals use regularly. Will even lived up to the challenge we set for the number of spins he would do on the way back up the river. We highly recommend this tour.
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Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, This activity is great fun for any age, It is recommended that you wear comfortable, supportive close-toed shoes, Guided walk suitable for all. The walking track is well-formed.
Alex is fantastic, she went above and beyond to ensure our experience was fun and memorable! Such an incredible experience! Definitely would recommend if you want to see some beautiful scenery in a fun way!
We had a fantastic experience on our cruise with Harry! All appropriate gear was provided to keep us as comfortable as possible despite a brief rainstorm right before we started. Harry was very skillful, informative, and provided excitement with fast spins. A great afternoon!
Alex was unreal, best experience ever!! Couldn’t rate the experience higher. Loved having her as our tour guide 11/10. We love you -Contiki Jan 2026
We had a wonderful ride with Alex who is smart and charming. She was masterful in driving the boat and gave us plenty of thrills with her 360 spins.
Jade was a great driver needs to Learn a bit more about the trees and fauna so she can answer questions. Good experience
It was a great experience. Skipper Harry was fun and informative. I would definitely recommend. Only regret is that I wish we had added the biking extension option.
It was a blast! Even though it was raining at the start Harry,our driver, said it would stop and it did. All layers of clothing that were provided helped a lot. At the stops we made, Harry gave us info on the area. For Lord of the Rings fans this was especially educational. Highly recommend!!
