Manganui o te Ao River Jet Boat Tour
45 Minutes
Adults: $90.00 pp (min 2 adults required)
Children: (5-15yrs) $45.00 pp
Contact us for group bookings
This stunningly scenic jet boat tour departs from Pipiriki which takes approximately 45 minutes return trip.
This tour takes you upriver to the famous “Drop Scene” area. The name originates from the musical hall days of the 1900’s. This area consists of three (3) caves, two (2) of which are The “Puraroto” Caves and on the right side of the river is the “Dress Circle” Cave. We then go a further distance round the corner to the beautiful “Mangaio Stream”, just upstream we then go into the “Ngaporo Rapid” which meanders it’s path thru clay padded bluffs, travelling further upstream through some spectacular steep gorges and finally into the mouth of the “Manganui-o-te Ao River”.
Explore the deep ravines covered in mosses and an array of native ferns with it’s clear waters that flow from the Western Slopes of Mt Ruapehu, also home to the endangered native blue duck (whio).
DEPARTURE TIME:
This Tour departs on demand.
Check-in 30 minutes before is recommended. All our tours depart from Pipiriki.
NOTE:
Age restrictions apply.
Terms & Conditions
Check in:
Check-in 30 minutes before is recommended. All our tours depart from Pipiriki unless otherwise stated on the tour page. Price subject to change without notice. Prices listed are retail only, please call for group booking prices.
Cancellation Policy:
Outside of emergency situations (eg sudden illness) or marginal weather conditions, where applicable the following cancellation charges apply:
More than 24 hours notice - no charge
Within 24 hours - full charge
Children Policy:
Children must be 7 years or older to be able to participate in the Canoe/Kayak options. There will be no exceptions made.
Children 5 or 7 - 15 years are half price. Toddlers/Babies 6 months - 4 years old are free.
