Fishing Charters in Haast

For more than two decades, Backcountry Helicopters has been in operation, offering captivating wilderness adventures and exploration in Makarora, a mere 45-minute journey from Wanaka, amidst some of New Zealand's most secluded and breathtaking settings. As an integral component of the Wanaka Helicopters Group, a family-owned and operated enterprise established in 1992, Backcountry Helicopters is committed to delivering memorable, once in a life-time wilderness adventures. We specialise in adventure-filled scenic flights, luxury charters into some of the most beautiful locations in New Zealand, hunting & fishing charters and the adventure-filled Heli Siberia; a helicopter - hike - jet boat day trip.

Operating since 1968, Wilkin River Jets are pioneers of shallow water jet boating and wilderness discovery in New Zealand. Wilkin River Jets owners Danyel and Alec Watson have a long family history with the Makarora area. Starting with the region's early settlers and then family succession in March 2022 they took the plunge and purchased Wilkin River Jets. Their connection to this 'timeless land' is reflected in their commitment to delivering a world-class eco-tourism product within this truly awe-inspiring landscape. Their expert local knowledge and passion for the New Zealand backcountry ensure visitors enjoy a wilderness experience like no other.

New Zealand's only Jet Boat tour to take you from the Ocean to the Alps - within a UNESCO World Heritage Area. When you take our tour you arrive as acquaintances and leave as friends. Find out why we are told we are the most outstanding tour for extreme value for money. The tour is ideal for all ages, babies to elderly, including families and is situated between Queenstown/Wanaka and the Glaciers. Our family owned and operated business is rated as one of the best boat tours in NZ by Lonely Planet. Take a jet boat safari on the Waiatoto River where the jet boat is the form of transport allowing us to go up a remote backcountry river that would have previously taken several days.