Highcountry Offroad & Jetboat
Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Highcountry Offroad & Jetboat
Get off the beaten path by land and by water on a full-day, active adventure exploring one of New Zealand's least-visited areas: the rugged hill country of the Southern Alps. Begin at port and journey across the fertile Canterbury Plains, down to the Springfield Adventure Centre. Here, you'll board a off-road tour bus for an exciting tour with all the thrills of off-roading that takes you over Rubicon and Mt. Torlesse high country station, a 10,000-acre working sheep and cattle farm. Then, thrills and chills await on an exciting jet boat experience that takes in the spectacular scenery of the Waimakariri River Gorge. Fast and furious speeds plus a few hair-raising spins make this exhilarating adventure a wet and wild
good time.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
During the off road tour there will be numerous stops for photos and a chance to appreciate the spectacular views of river gorges, rugged high country and the jagged peaks of the Southern Alps as well as views across the Canterbury Plains.
LUNCH
After enjoying your exciting off road adventure you will return to the Springfield Adventure Centre where you will enjoy a delicious lunch.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
Nature may be the premiere attraction but there is also a deep culture and rich history to appreciate. The Southern Alps are known to the Maori as Kâ Tiritiri o te Moana, meaning the "Mirage of the Ocean." According to Maori legend, the mountains were formed when the four sons of Raki, the sky father, went out in a canoe and got stuck on a reef. When they weren't rescued, they were frozen and turned into stone. Their canoe, or waka, formed the South Island, and the four brothers formed the Southern Alps.
Schedule
Special Notes
Guests must be able to climb a few steps unassisted to board the transportation.
Wear sturdy walking shoes and clothing suited to the day's conditions. Bring a windbreaker or light jacket.
Minimum age 5 years to participate.
We do not recommend this tour for people with back issues or who are pregnant.
Jet Boat component is 30 mins in duration.
Tour order may vary. The drive to Springfield Adventure Centre is approx. 1.5 hours each way.
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Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Highcountry Offroad & Jetboat
Get off the beaten path by land and by water on a full-day, active adventure exploring one of New Zealand's least-visited areas: the rugged hill country of the Southern Alps. Begin at port and journey across the fertile Canterbury Plains, down to the Springfield Adventure Centre. Here, you'll board a off-road tour bus for an exciting tour with all the thrills of off-roading that takes you over Rubicon and Mt. Torlesse high country station, a 10,000-acre working sheep and cattle farm. Then, thrills and chills await on an exciting jet boat experience that takes in the spectacular scenery of the Waimakariri River Gorge. Fast and furious speeds plus a few hair-raising spins make this exhilarating adventure a wet and wild
good time.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
During the off road tour there will be numerous stops for photos and a chance to appreciate the spectacular views of river gorges, rugged high country and the jagged peaks of the Southern Alps as well as views across the Canterbury Plains.
LUNCH
After enjoying your exciting off road adventure you will return to the Springfield Adventure Centre where you will enjoy a delicious lunch.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
Nature may be the premiere attraction but there is also a deep culture and rich history to appreciate. The Southern Alps are known to the Maori as Kâ Tiritiri o te Moana, meaning the "Mirage of the Ocean." According to Maori legend, the mountains were formed when the four sons of Raki, the sky father, went out in a canoe and got stuck on a reef. When they weren't rescued, they were frozen and turned into stone. Their canoe, or waka, formed the South Island, and the four brothers formed the Southern Alps.
Schedule
Special Notes
Guests must be able to climb a few steps unassisted to board the transportation.
Wear sturdy walking shoes and clothing suited to the day's conditions. Bring a windbreaker or light jacket.
Minimum age 5 years to participate.
We do not recommend this tour for people with back issues or who are pregnant.
Jet Boat component is 30 mins in duration.
Tour order may vary. The drive to Springfield Adventure Centre is approx. 1.5 hours each way.