Jet Boating & Jet Skiing

Jet boats were invented in New Zealand by Sir William Hamilton to operate in shallow water, it has no propeller below water level so skims over rocks. The Shotover, Kawarau and Dart rivers in the South Island are the most famous jet boating localities with the Whanganui, Waikato and Whakatane rivers in the North.

Jet skiing, which employs the same technology is a fast-growing watersport and jet skis are readily available for hire.