Join us on an exhilerating 94km jet boat ride to the sea and back through the heart of the beautiful Fiordland National Park.
Travel across the pristine Lake Hauroko and down to the rugged southern coast via the wild Wairaurahiri River.
Wairaurahiri Jet is owned and operated by Johan and Joyce. Locals through and through.
We aim to operate with minimal impact on the environment to keep New Zealand beautiful and pristine.
Enjoy the breath-taking Waiau River with Southern Scenic Jet, bathe in the majestic scenery of Lake Hauroko with Lake Hauroko Tours or stop in at Good Mood Food and admire the unique back drop of the historic Clifden Suspension Bridge while enjoying a beautiful coffee and delicious food.
Wairaurahiri Jet was born of a passion for this unique region - together Johan and Joyce have won several Awards for community and conservation efforts and are actively involved in several community organisations. They have appeared in several national TV programs highlighting their conservation efforts with Joyce awarded a Queens Service Medal (QSM) for her voluntary contribution to Conservation.
Johan (Wairaurahiri Jet’s Skipper) has over 24 years’ experience on the river. He has a farming background, deer being a large part of his life with a passion for the outdoors and wild, remote places. Wairaurahiri Jet’s are the only tourism provider with jet boats with two engines specially designed to handle the conditions of this remote area. This feature combined with Johan’s extensive knowledge and experience ensures both safety and comfort.