Jet Boat Tour Menu

  1. Our Jet Boat Tours
  2. Bridge to Nowhere Discovery
  3. Havoc at the Fox Tour
  4. Te Awa (The River) Tour

Hunting in Whanganui Menu

  1. Hunting in Whanganui

Contact Details

  • Address.
    Brent & Claire Firmin
    1018 Para Para Rd S/H 4
    Rd 3 Upokongaro
    Whanganui River Wanganui
    New Zealand
  • Phone. 06 342 5572
  • Fax. 06 342 5573
  • Free phone. 0800 JET TOUR (0800 538 8687)
  • Cell. 027 JET TOUR (027 538 8687)
  • Email. Claire or Brent at: brent@whanganuijet.co.nz
  • GPS: S39°50.43042, E175°9.40734
  • Latitude: -39° 50 Min. 43 Sec.
  • Longitude: 175° 9 Min. 40 Sec.

Safety Information

  1. There are no high risk spins or manoeuvres on our trips
  2. We are audited annually by Marine Safety Authority (M.N.Z)
  3. We are a Qualmark endorsed visitor activity
  4. We are a Department of Conservation concessionnaire
  5. We are a second generation commercial jet boat operation on the Whanganui River
  6. We reserve the right to cancel trips due to bad weather, or any other factor which may affect safety

Te Awa (The River) Tour Jetboat / Canoe

Tour Description

Te Awa is Havoc at The Fox – with a paddle!

Yes, the first part of this trip is jet boating from Pungarehu to The Flying Fox, with all the stops and stories along the way.

Here's the difference – after savouring the hospitality of your hosts, Whanganui Jet and The Flying Fox, you will return to the River, where you will be instructed in the use of your canoe.

When you feel at ease, you will commence our 3 hour easy paddle down river (this includes some time for stops).

The beauty of this trip is that you are really experiencing the Whanganui River first hand, in just one day.

Our guest enjoying their conoe ride back from The Flying Fox

"Our guest enjoying their conoe ride back from The Flying Fox"

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

  1. During the jet boat trip up river, we will point out any obstacles in the river, and give some handy tips for manoeuvring through the gentle rapids.
  2. Whilst at The Flying Fox, you will look over a map covering the canoe trip. The map has several significant landmarks marked on it, and you will have this in your canoe with you. You will be provided with a hand held walkie talkie, so you can stay in contact with John, as you paddle. Click here to meet John
  3. At the water's edge, you will be fitted with lifejackets, and John will give instructions on canoeing. After practising your turns and paddling, John will start you off, and travels with you for the first 500m. He then returns to The Flying Fox, and travels down the road, to your finish point.
  4. Water proof barrels and dry bags are provided for holding your lunch, change of clothes, etc.
  5. No denim clothing is to be worn in the canoes.
  6. No children under 12 years of age.