Get your fill of outdoor adventure on a 7.5-hour, action-packed outing that includes a 4x4 off-road safari through the Southern Alps and then a high-speed jetboat ride around Waimakariri River Gorge. The excursion starts with a brief city tour before heading to Springfield Adventure Centre, where the first adventure starts with a 4x4 off-road tour vehicle exploring two private high country mountain farms. After lunch, you will board a high-speed Hamilton Jet waterjet boat trip for a thrilling ride into the heart of Waimakariri River Gorge, where you'll be surrounded by icy river waters, wide shingle beds and sky-high mountain peaks. The driver will stop numerous times to allow you to take photos and talk about the Gorge as well as share information about the history of jetboating in New Zealand. Nestled among a dramatic high-country backdrop, this is the ideal setting to enjoy a smorgasbord of local meats, vegetables, sweet dessert, coffee and tea. The return drive through the Canterbury Plains leads you through some of the most expansive low-lying farmlands in New Zealand.