Welcome to Discovery Jet, Rakaia Gorge - New Zealand!

Explore and enjoy the pristine waters of the Rakaia River with a scenic and adrenaline-pumping jet boat adventure. Experience fly fishing or spin casting for trout and salmon while boating the river or treat yourself to a helicopter jet boat combo. All this and more, just one hour from Christchurch City, or 20 minutes from the Mt Hutt Ski area and Methven in Canterbury, New Zealand.

Recognized as offering the very best scenery in the South Island, ‘Discovery Jet’ combines sheer adrenaline and excitement of high speeds through the towering gorge, with truly breathtaking views of the glacial fed Rakaia Gorge and Southern Alps. Operating two high class sporty boats from the Rakaia Gorge Bridge, Discovery Jet is now the only certified commercial operator through Maritime NZ on the Rakaia Gorge. With over 9,000 driving hours between the guides/drivers, the experience and knowledge of the Rakaia River and its surroundings is second to none.

Discovery Jet boating trips offer variety and excitement and are truly adventure/eco tours. No other New Zealand experience is complete without a trip on one of the Discovery Jet Boats - book your trip and experience the thrill, power and maneuverability of jet boating for yourself!  You wont be disappointed!

Discovery Jet caters to individuals through to larger corporate and school groups.  Client safety and satisfaction is paramount. Take a tour on Discovery Jet and you will return home with a wonderful lifetime memory.

Discover, explore and experience the ultimate New Zealand jet boat ride on board Discovery Jet today!