Jet boating
Before you head out on New Zealand’s lakes and rivers in your jetboat, make sure you understand the basics for this type of craft and how to stay safe.
This series of short videos helps jetboaters make the most of their sport. The videos cover topics such as:
- finding and buying a suitable boat
- key safety tips
- rules and regulations
- basic driving tips.
There's more to jet boating than buying a boat
Overview for new jetboaters covering boats, safety, rules, and driving tips
Jet Boating New Zealand, produced with support from Maritime NZ
What rivers can I boat?
What rivers can I boat?
Jet Boating New Zealand, produced with support from Maritime NZ
Avoid high-speed collisions
Stick to 5 knots (a fast-walking speed) when you are:
- within 200 metres of the shore or any boat displaying a diver’s flag
- within 50 metres of any other boat or any person who is swimming
- when you go past a 5-knot buoy.
Skipper responsibilities
Regional Safety Information
Different regions may have different applying to jetboats.