Jet-boating at Kawarau Gorge

A popular stop-off area located in the Kawarau Gorge on State highway 6 is the reserve developed and maintained by the Department of Conservation. 

we crossed the bridge to the other side

the Kawarau River

that's the Goldfields Mining Centre

we went for the Kawarau Gorge instead of the mining centre

we went for the jet-boat

a thrilling yet scary experience

The upper Shotover is one of the most spectacular and challenging stretches of jetboatable rivers in the area. From shallow shingle bars, to rapids, to sheer rock walls this trip had it all. The experienced driver stopped along the way allowing us to catch our breath while he explained the river's rich history. 


Comments

  1. TZJune 13, 2013 at 12:33 AM

    Just curious. Do you get wet after the ride?

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    1. wennJune 13, 2013 at 12:45 AM

      We were given rented raincoats too so as to prevent ourselves from getting wet. But our faces surely got wet.

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  2. ChrisAuJune 13, 2013 at 12:41 AM

    That's sound scary but fun! lots of thrills!

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  3. UnknownJune 13, 2013 at 12:42 AM

    It's thrilling fun with jet boat.

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  4. UnknownJune 13, 2013 at 12:44 AM

    Woo Hoo I'm even thrilled with the Gold Mining centre more.

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    1. wennJune 13, 2013 at 12:47 AM

      yea, I would love that too but time as usual was limited.

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  5. UnknownJune 13, 2013 at 12:45 AM

    How come there's no snow over here?

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  6. UnknownJune 13, 2013 at 12:49 AM

    Look at the scenery. NZ already locked in my mind. Will travel there one day. NZ definitely is a nice and relaxing place.

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    1. wennJune 13, 2013 at 1:06 AM

      It's indeed a beautiful country. It's a must-visit place!

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  7. UnknownJune 13, 2013 at 12:51 AM

    So are you inside that photo? I try to find you..

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    1. wennJune 13, 2013 at 1:07 AM

      of course..I bought that photo from the photographer at the goldfields centre.

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  8. UnknownJune 13, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    Night Night Wenn,
    wish you have a pleasant day ahead later this morning.

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    1. wennJune 13, 2013 at 1:08 AM

      thanks..you too! Sleep early as you got to go work early. Goodnight, Angeline.

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  9. munJune 13, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    How exciting to go jet boating! I can't find you in the photo as it is too small but the photo sure serves its purpose for you to remember this event forever. :)











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    1. wennJune 13, 2013 at 11:19 AM

      indeed exciting! I had the blue hood on my head..

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  10. [SK]June 13, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    interesting!! there are many gorges in and this must be a very nice experience in NZ!! so which one in the photo is you, cannot spot you at all.. :p

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  11. [SK]June 13, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    just wonder, did anyone fell off from the boat and dropped into the water?? hahaha.. and this boat looks more "protected" than the water-raft, so you didn't get wet easily??

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    1. Small KucingJune 13, 2013 at 9:40 AM

      "horrified" fell......gulp.....no gua....

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    2. wennJune 13, 2013 at 11:20 AM

      horrified if any one of us should fall..anyway we had safety precautions..

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  12. HayleyJune 13, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    Wow jet-boating!! So exciting! I would sure go for it if I have the chance!
    Must be a wonderful experience!

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  13. Somewhere in SingaporeJune 13, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    This is fun...

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  14. Small KucingJune 13, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Jet boat...scary.....I dont think i have the guts to try that :p

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  15. ReanaclaireJune 13, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    Last time my mom went on it too.. she said she was not scared.. but I think I will.. :)

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  16. Mummy GwenJune 13, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    Wow looks like a great experience jet boating but I will not go for it coz I can't swim.

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  17. linaJune 13, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    Sure looks fun. :)

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  18. இ Baŋäŋaz இJune 13, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    Bananaz would sure to love jet-boating, more scary more fun for me.

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  19. Rose worldJune 13, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    Wow! Crossing the bridge to other end and then jet-boating. Thrilling!

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  20. MEcoyJune 13, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    well first the place looks great! i like
    the color of the water as well as the view itself!
    even that bridge was interesting

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  21. MEcoyJune 13, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    as for the jet boat ride it seems
    pretty scary indeed i saw such activity
    on movies it was really thrilling

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  22. MEcoyJune 13, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    hmm some were using kayak on such sport
    (i think i was some form of a sport as for others)
    it requires too much strength however i think what you
    had was the lighter version of that

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  23. MEcoyJune 13, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    i was kinda wondering, the last picture has a strong current while
    as first the water seems calm haha or maybe
    those waves were on the other part of that river

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  24. MEcoyJune 13, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    have a great day and happy blogging wenn
    take the best of care and god bless you

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  25. Twilight ManJune 14, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    The photo of the Kawarau river looks like the canyons in America. Nice!

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  26. Twilight ManJune 14, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    Where were you inside the boat? All laughed so happily like happy kids again!

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  27. Twilight ManJune 14, 2013 at 12:57 AM

    I didn't know that NZ had gold mines in the past. My geography book must be outdated.

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  28. eastcoastlifeJune 14, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    So brave you took the Jet boat ride! :P

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