ABOUT BRAIDED RIVER JET BOATING

Braided River Jet Boating is owned and operated by Ronald and Anna Clearwater, passionate locals who connect people and projects to the heart of New Zealand’s remote river systems.

Why Choose Braided River Jet Boating?

  • Operating since 2018
  • Safety-first approach
  • Environmentally responsible
  • Proven field experience
  • Passion for the outdoors

We hold Maritime New Zealand certification (Operation #2327) for operating on all speed-uplifted South Island rivers and lakes. Our operation complies fully with the Code of Practice for Jet Boats Operating on Rivers and has received a 5-star PREQUAL safety rating.

Ronal and Anna Clearwater, owner-operators of Braided River Jet Boating

FRESHWATER ACCESS & TRANSPORT SERVICES

Specialist River Access Services for Field Work & Logistics

We partner with teams across environmental, scientific, and commercial sectors to provide reliable, tailored transport on water. From remote access to precision fieldwork, our jet boat supports a wide range of operations including:

Water Sampling
Biodiversity Surveys
Predator Control
Emergency Access
Site Inspections
Drone Support

Let us know your objectives, and we’ll help assess and solve your freshwater access challenges efficiently and safely.

BRAIDED RIVER JET BOATING CUSTOM TOURS

Unforgettable, Off-the-Beaten-Path River Experiences

We struggle to describe our Braided River Experiences. We also struggle to define our ‘average customer’ -neither the experience or our passengers are ‘average’!  Whether you have already done lots of jet boating trips and are just looking for something a bit different, or you have never been in a boat before and feel understandably nervous about it, we can meet you where you’re at. Each of our boat tours are unique and are planned specifically with your team in mind.

What We Offer:

Guided access to:
  • Dobson & Hopkins Rivers (Mackenzie)
  • Godley River
  • Lake Benmore
  • Ashburton River
  • And any other South Island waterway on request
Tailored trip planning:
  • Duration (half-day, full-day, multi-day)
  • Scenic stops, photo ops, swimming, fishing, or picnic locations
  • Small group focus — max 5 passengers per trip
  • Experienced guide (10+ years)
  • Ample space for gear & personal equipment
  • Prices starting  at $190 per person (minimum 5 persons) or $950 for a guided charter

If you’re interested in a genuine, off-the-beaten-path experience, get in touch and together we’ll make a plan.

Please note:
  • We are unable to accept last-minute bookings (less than 24 hours notice). As our guided tours are all bespoke we need a minimum of  a day's notice.
  • We are also unable to cater to large groups as our boat, like most NZ recreational jet boats, carries just 5 passengers at a time. We may be able to run multiple trips if your group wants a unique trip - but we need plenty of advance notice to plan this. Contact us for more information

CONTACT US

Let’s Get You on the River!

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