Canterbury Off-Road & Jet Boat Adventure
Sustainable Tours
This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.
Shore Thing Highlights
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Join an off-road 4x4 vehicle caravan for a scenic and exciting tour over Rubicon and Mt. Torlesse high country stations
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There will be plenty of stops (on both rides) for photos of gorges, jagged peaks of the Southern Alps, the Canterbury Plains, and much more
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Enjoy the thrill and excitement of off-roading over routes that do not offer public access (other than by private vehicle)
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Hold on tight during the famous "Hamilton jet spin", and enjoy skimming the water over Waimakariri River Gorge
Need to know
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Approximately 2-hour drive to/from the pier
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Approximately 45-minute jet boat ride
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Approximately 1.5-hour ride in a 4x4 vehicle
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Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing
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This Shore Thing is weather-dependent
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This Shore Thing is not suitable for pregnant Sailors
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Route is weather-dependent and is subject to change
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Sailors should expect the ride to be bumpy
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The order of sites visited may vary
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Sailors prone to motion sickness should take precautions prior to this Shore Thing
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Sailors with back/neck, cardiac conditions, or respiratory conditions should not select this Shore Thing
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The jet boat produces spray — Sailors may get slightly wet
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This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria
Experience shores the Virgin way
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Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
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A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
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Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
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Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
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Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
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Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
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Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
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Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
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Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls
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If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
