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Huon River Jet Boats

Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours
Half Day or Less
  • Adventure
  • Food & Wine

Highlights

  • Experience high-speed thrills on 12 km of the Huon River with Australia's only whitewater jet boating adventure.
  • Drift through tranquil waters, enjoying perfect reflections of riverside forests during your exhilarating 35-minute ride.
  • Savour local produce at the Boatshed Café, overlooking the stunning scenery of the Huon River after your tour.
  • Learn about the rich history of the Huon River and Valley from your skilled skipper while enjoying the ride.
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Google Rating
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Huon River Jet Boats offer Australia’s only whitewater jet boating experience with high-speed jet boat tours on the Huon River, Southern Tasmania. Huon River Jet Boats is based in Huonville, 35-minute drive southwest of Hobart (48 km) in the Huon Valley.

Huon River Jet Boats offers an exhilarating ride along 12 km of the Huon River. This 35-minute experience combines beautiful scenery with the thrill of white water. You’ll speed through rapids and feel the excitement of 360-degree spins and breathtaking turns. You’ll also experience the contrast of drifting along the tranquil waters of the river, seeing perfect reflections of riverside forests. Your skilled skipper and guide will reveal the history of the Huon River and Valley and, back on shore, you can sit down to a tasty meal made with local produce in the Boatshed Café, overlooking the river.

Tours leave regularly each day (except Christmas Day) from our base on The Esplanade, Huonville. The ride is suitable for all ages. In cooler months wear warm clothing and a waterproof jacket, bring your camera and sunglasses and enjoy the fun. Lifejackets and waterproof ponchos are supplied. Refreshments and light meals are available at the Boat Shed Cafe.

15°C Partly cloudy
4.7 / 5 295 Google reviews

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Tour/s

Jet Boat Ride Tour

Jet Boat Ride Tour

Experience the fun of riding gentle rapids contrasted with the reflections of Huon pine saplings in still water on a 35-minute scenic jet boat ride.

Life jackets are supplied, but bring a sweater and your camera. At least one person, and at most 24 for a ride. Group and family rates are available.

Accessibility

Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

Accreditations

  • Quality Tourism Accreditation

Memberships

  • Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation

Activities

  • Boating

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