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Hanmer Springs Rafting and Quad Bike combo
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Hanmer Springs Rafting and Quad Bike combo

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Ages 14-99, max of 14 per group
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Life jacket
  • Spray jacket
  • Helmet
  • Gumboots
  • Overalls
What's not included
  • Anything that is not included


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  • Hanmer Springs Attractions, 839 Hanmer Springs Road, Hanmer Springs 7334, New Zealand
    Hanmer Springs Attractions River Base Ferry Bridge State Highway 7A Hanmer Springs, Canterbury
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 15510P10

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Customers should be prepared to get wet
    • Customers must be able to fit into the safety equipment in order to participate
    • Minimum age for Rafting: 6
    • Minimum age for riding quad bikes: 16
    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 15510P10

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      Quad Trail Fun
      Drove from Christchurch for this quad biking experience and had a thoroughly enjoyable 2 hours riding the trails and through the creeks/river crossings. The quad bikes were brand new and easy to handle and our guide pushed our capabilities without making us feel anxious or unsafe. Very good value for money with beautiful scenery as the backdrop and the trails being challenging enough to keep it interesting. Great customer service, made us feel very welcome. A great way to make my son's 18th birthday memorable.
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    • DayTrip504595
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      Exciting experience - enjoyable day
      We had an awesome time here with Daniel as our guide / host on first the quad bike tour in the morning and then the jet boat in the afternoon. Quad bikes were easy to drive and the two hour experience had us going through water crossings and viewing spectacular views. At the half way point we were provide refreshments of water and a biscuit. Glad to have the provided overalls and gum boots on to protect our clothes. Then for the jet boat experience which lasted almost an hour we had Daniel as the driver. He made the ride exciting (some spins, and turns close to the bank) and stopped at various points to explain the boat, views and other things to us. Purchased some reasonably price souvenirs. Very enjoyable time here. No complaints with this company, but we booked and payed ahead online through GoNewZealand and found out we could have got it cheaper just turning up and paying on the day.
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    Catherine
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We did the river rafting and jet boat return. We had a great time with good service and a lovely team! The river was flowing beautifully with grade 2 rapids, and some 360 turns on the return jet boat ride. Would recommend this!
    Written 21 February 2022
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    Kia Ora Catherine Thank you for your review. We are very proud of our great range of activities, location, facilities and our staff. Thanks, the Hanmer Springs Attractions Team.
    Written 2 March 2022
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    GenevieveMorris86
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates243 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2024 • Family
    Great experience. We took our 4 year old jet boating and she had a blast. Customer service was good so much so we stopped a week later on our return at the cafe and the staff remembered how I took my tea.
    We felt safe and they also provided waterproof jackets which was a big plus.
    Written 26 May 2024
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    brainiacmaniac142
    Swindon, UK40 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The staff here were plentiful and very helpful. Safety standards were very high, making us feel very safe, even when doing high adrenaline activities.

    We did the jet boat first, which was absolutely incredible. Speeding along at 90km/hr is a surreal experience.
    The next day we did the quad biking. After getting fitted with helmets and full body boiler suits. We looked like minions! After a few training laps, we were out onto the trails!
    The quads were powerful and had less than 5000 kilometres on the clock.
    After about a kilometre, I noticed a loud clonking noise. A massive spring stuck out of my tyre! (Picked up from the road) I came to a stop and inspected the damage (and took a photo)
    I kinda expected the trip to be over, but a replacement quad came in at breakneck speed!
    We were back on the trail amazingly fast and had an amazing time.

    The drinks at the centre base were lovely and cold. Food was as expected for the price

    10/10 would return!
    Written 16 October 2022
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    Hi, thank you for this awesome feedback. We aim to please and are super happy when we can make someone's day. Hope to see you back again soon. Cheers from Hanmer Springs Attractions
    Written 22 January 2023
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    Martin S
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2023 • Family
    We had heeeeaps of fun white water rafting the Waiau river. Enjoyed the experience of a relaxing boat trip interspersed with the adrenaline rush of going through the rapids and getting a refreshing spray (it was a hot day). A small amount of jeopardy when we were enjoying swimming behind the raft and then we had to move towards the bank in time for a jet boat to dash past (we had plenty of time and weren't in any danger but it's something to be aware of). We had a long rafting trip then given a jet boat trip back. And even got to see someone bungy jump off the bridge. A memorable day, suitable for all the family (as long as the kids don't mind getting wet!)
    Written 30 December 2023
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    michelleatong
    14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2024 • Friends
    Both Quad Bike and Rafting were exhilarating!
    For the Quad Bike, the route was quite safe even if for a first timer and our guide Sam had guided us well and keeping us on track.

    For the rafting, our guides Kylie and Nina are so knowledgeable in guiding us through the safety measures and making us feel safe even for some of us who are non-swimmer.
    We had a fun experience riding the jet back!

    Overall it was a great experience!
    Written 7 November 2024
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    Maree119
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2022 • Family
    Today our family went rafting. The experience was amazing and a must do, on your adventure journey. Tom was our guide and he was the best. We experienced beautiful scenery, completed rock jumping into the Waiau River, coupled with a swim down stream. We were then picked up and transported upstream in the jetboat.
    Overall as a family this was so much fun. Our guide Tom, made sure we were safe and well looked after on this adventure. We left tired and happy, and grateful for this awesome experience!

    Can't wait for our next visit.
    Written 28 January 2022
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    Kia Ora Maree119 The Waiau River being a grade 2 river is great introduction for families and friends rafting. We opportunity to rock jump and have a swim is so inviting on a beautiful summers day. Thanks, the Hanmer Springs Attractions Team.
    Written 2 February 2022
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    DiFleetwood
    Cadgwith, UK11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2023
    Was nervous about doing the rafting but was soon put at ease by the instructor and others who had done it before. Had a blast of a time. An experience I will never forget. I even jumped into the river (which I wasn't going to do). The jet boat ride back to base was the icing on the cake.
    Written 10 February 2023
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    Hello, what an awesome day you had! Our guides are always happy to have fun in the sun with an awesome bunch. Thank you for a great review and we hope to welcome you back soon. Regards from Hanmer Springs Attractions Team
    Written 19 February 2023
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    Amanda P
    Wellington, New Zealand5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Whole experience worth the expense. All equipment provided beyond what is mentioned in the description.
    Both activities a lot of fun. Quads great, only realised at the last minute that the 15 year old couldn’t ride solo, so used a buggy instead.
    Guides were great and adjusted the experience to who was in the boat.
    Jet boat ride home was an added bonus that we all enjoyed!
    Written 22 April 2022
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    Hi, we are glad you had so much fun. Our guides are the best in town and are always there to make your day as amazing as possible. Thank you for your feedback and hope to see you back again soon. Cheers from Hanmer Springs Attractions
    Written 22 January 2023
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    vivitag
    Hong Kong, China224 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2018 • Solo
    As a novice I found the experience really nice , fun and quite easy.
    I did the quad in the morning and rafting in the afternoon.
    The equipment is in really good condition. Wonderful and helpful team.
    Written 20 February 2018
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    Hi vivtag, Thanks for taking the time to review, glad to hear you enjoyed the quad biking and rafting. Luckily we have good terrain, so we can cater for all abilities and we try and keep our gear in top condition. Hopefully we see you again next time.
    Written 18 March 2018
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    damien r
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2024 • Family
    We did the rafting , 4 of us , 9 year son and 11 year old daughter, plus guide Tully , was awesome fun, Tully the guide was a crackup , jokes all the way , rafting not to extreme , cool views and fresh water , would do again
    Written 13 April 2024
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