Wilkin River Jets

Wilkin River Jets A wilderness jet boat experience within the World Heritage Mt Aspiring National Park

Wilkin River Jets/Backcountry Helicopters
est since 1968 offering unique wilderness adventures in the Mt Aspiring National Park. Ref in the Lonely Planet/Frommers Guide
Heli-walk-jet boat combos including the world reknown
Siberia Wilderness Adv and the
Jumboland Wilderness Adv

Specialising in private charter jet and heli tours
Trophy hunting/fishing
Helisking
Family Fun
Walking Hiking
River Jets Safaris

13/05/2026

2025-2026: What a season!

As we reflect on the epic-ness of our season, we would like to thank all of our incredible clients and partners as well as our family and friends for the continued support. Big shout out to our awesome crew who continue to deliver a world-class experience.

We love what we do and we can’t wait to bring you an up-sized 2026-2027 Season!

Follow along on socials as we spend the off-season preparing and refurbishing our new boat ‘Baby Blue’.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch for bookings or enquiries and we’ll see you back on the water- October 12th 2026 🤙

04/05/2026

Casting for Recovery 🎣 💕
The crew at Wilkin River Jets had the absolute honour of hosting an afternoon for the ladies from Casting for Recovery - an incredible organisation that facilitates a weekend of fly fishing and nature for women with breast cancer. What an epic bunch of humans 🩷

01/05/2026

What a day!
And what a privilege to have the ladies from ‘Casting for Recovery’ onboard today 🩷 Absolute Legends

29/04/2026

Spotting Rainbow or Brown Trout from the boat always creates a bit of excitement 🎣

28/04/2026

Even looking backwards is beautiful!

It really is epic country out here in the Wilkin Valley. Some days we don’t know which way to look 👀

27/04/2026

Here at Wilkin River Jets we get to explore not one, but two rivers. This stretch of the Makarora River is particularly stunning at this time of the year 🍂

26/04/2026

Begin with a scenic helicopter flight into the remote Siberia Valley, hike through alpine wilderness, then follow the braided Wilkin River by private jet boat.

The Heli Jet Boating experience reveals one of New Zealand’s most untouched landscapes, where every stage of the journey brings a new perspective.

Wilkin River Jets

25/04/2026

Day for it! With fresh snow on the mountains and blue bird skies, the last few weeks of the season keep delivering the goods!

24/04/2026

As the season winds down here , it’s the perfect opportunity to thank our incredible team.
Dean and Mikayla, our client services and operational support duo. Our skilled and knowledgeable drivers, Harley and Dan. Stace the Socials Wiz and of course our Captains, Danyel and Alec. We have loved delivering memorable adventures in this epic place that we get to call home 🤙

16/04/2026

Wilkin River Jets takes having fun seriously.
We love bringing smiles to the faces of our valued clients and being a part of your happy memories.

With just two weeks of the season to go, now is the time to book your bucket list trip!

https://www.wilkinriverjets.co.nz/book-now/

Address

Haast Pass-Makarora Road
Makarora
9382

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm
Saturday 8:30am - 6pm
Sunday 8:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+6434438351

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