Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
On the Water
Jetboating
Hold onto your breakfast: passenger-drenching 360-degree spins ahoy! On the South Is-
land, the Shotover and Kawarau Rivers (Queenstown) and the Buller River (Westport) have
fab jetboating. The Dart River (Queenstown) is less travelled but also good, while the Wai-
atoto River (Haast) and Wilkin River (Mt Aspiring National Park) are superb wilderness
experiences. Try also the Kawarau River (Cromwell), Waiau River (Te Anau), Wair-
ahurahiri River (Tuatapere) and the Waiau River at Hanmer Springs.
Parasailing & Kiteboarding
Parasailing (dangling from a modified parachute that glides over the water while being
pulled along by a speedboat or jet ski) is perhaps the easiest way for humans to achieve as-
sisted flight. There are South Island operators in Wanaka and Queenstown.
Kiteboarding (aka kitesurfing), where a mini parachute drags you across the ocean on a
mini surfboard, can be attempted at Nelson. Lessons are also available if you're new to the
sport.
