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February 2007
New Zealand Riverjet is proving to be a hit.
New Zealand Riverjet has had the biggest January in its history with a 500% increase compared to January 2006. The incredible growth is looking to continue into February as forward numbers are looking positive. "We believe that this is a combination of a solid sales and marketing strategy and an emergence of an increase in the domestic market to the region" says Managing Director Nick Berryman.
The combination of jet boating and the geothermal of Orakei Korako have bought together a Riverjet adventure that introduces tourists to a slice of New Zealand scenery only a select few have seen and the emergence of the New Zealand Riverjet Thermal Safari.Based between Taupo and Rotorua, the New Zealand Riverjet offers a complete package which includes a journey down the mighty Waikato River (the country's longest river) and takes clients to the surreal geothermal area of Orakei Korako - described by the world-renowned Lonely Planet Guide as "possibly the best thermal area left in New Zealand".
January 2006
New Zealand Riverjet Roadside Base Opens
On Friday the 22nd December 2006, the New Zealand Riverjet base became operational from its new site on the Thermal Explorer Highway (State Highway Five) between Rotorua and Taupo. The installation of the jetty on Wednesday 20th December 2006 completed the transformation of an overgrown grassland to a location that now has ample car parking, a modern, purpose built building, video's of the trip ahead, all accompanied by a full time team to meet and greet guests seven days a week.
'The roadside site has given Riverjet great exposure on a main highway as well as providing better accessibility for tours and campervans' says Managing Director Nick Berryman.
New Zealand Riverjet is emerging as one of the largest Jet boat/Safari experiences in the North Island. "We have been overwhelmed with the feedback and the growth we have been experiencing and the investment in the new base is our way of keeping up with the demands of the market" says Nick. Based between Taupo and Rotorua, the New Zealand Riverjet offers a complete package which includes a journey down the mighty Waikato River (the country's longest river) and takes clients to the surreal geothermal area of Orakei Korako - described by the world-renowned Lonely Planet Guide as "possibly the best thermal area left in New Zealand".
18th December 2006
New Zealand Riverjet base is GO GO for launch!!!
Location location location....
On Friday the 22nd December, the New Zealand Riverjet base will be operational from its new site on the Thermal Explorer Highway (SH5) between Rotorua and Taupo. The new jetty was installed on Wednesday the 20th December. The jetty completed the transformation of an overgrown grassland to a location that now has ample car parking, a modern, purpose built building, video's of the trip ahead, all accompanied by a full time team to meet and greet guests seven days a week.
19th October 2006
Building Beigns
After two long years of bureaucracy, the new Riverjet Thermal Safari building has been placed on its new foundations at its road site on the corner of Tutukau Road and State Highway Five between Rotorua and Taupo. 'This is a huge step in providing a world class facility for a Jetboat Thermal Safari' says Nick Berryman, Managing Director of New Zealand Riverjet. 'The new site will also give us a great road presence on the Thermal Explorer Highway for traffic heading to Taupo or Rotorua' says Nick. New Zealand Riverjet has had tremendous growth in the last 12 months and is emerging as one of the largest Jet boat/Safari experiences in the North Island. The team has been overwhelmed with the feedback from visitors and this site will allow New Zealand Riverjet to keep up with the demands of the growing market who want more than just a jet boat ride.
20th September 2006
Increased demand brings changes for New Zealand Riverjet
New Zealand Riverjet will begin construction of their new site on State Highway Five between Taupo and Rotorua on 1st November. Consent has been approved and plans are well underway. 'The roadside site will give Riverjet great exposure on a main highway and accommodate the fantastic growth that has been created as well as providing better accessibility for tours and campervans and lifting the companies profile' says Managing Director Nick Berryman. Riverjet is also excited to introduce new driver Dion Collier who has joined New Zealand's only riverjet thermal safari to keep up with increased demand. "New Zealand Riverjet is more than a jet boat ride as it incorporates beautiful scenery and thrills" says Dion. Dion has just returned from driving at Smokey Mountain Jet Boat in the USA and also drove at Huka Jet for two years. This brings the number of drivers for Riverjet to four. New Zealand Riverjet is emerging as one of the largest Jet boat/Safari experiences in the North Island. "We have been overwhelmed with the feedback and the growth we have been experiencing and the investment in new drivers and base is our way of keeping up with the demands of the market" says Nick. Based between Taupo and Rotorua, the New Zealand Riverjet offers a complete package which includes a journey down the mighty Waikato River (the country's longest river) and takes clients to the surreal geothermal area of Orakei Korako - described by the world-renowned Lonely Planet Guide as "possibly the best thermal area left in New Zealand".
4th August 2006
New Zealand Riverjet gets Qualmarked
New Zealand's only riverjet thermal safari has been rewarded for its quality customer experience by Qualmark. New Zealand Riverjet has been awarded an 'Endorsed Visitor Activity' status. "New Zealand Riverjet is an exciting eco-adventure tourism product and it is great that it can now be associated with Qualmark" says Managing Director Nick Berryman. Based between Taupo and Rotorua, the New Zealand Riverjet offers a complete package which includes a journey down the mighty Waikato River (the country's longest river) and takes clients to the surreal geothermal area of Orakei Korako - described by the world-renowned Lonely Planet Guide as "possibly the best thermal area left in New Zealand". "The Qualmark quality mark is a reflection of how New Zealand Riverjet has grown over the last few years as well as the tremendous growth we have experienced'' Nick says.
14th July 2006
Get a taste for eco-adventure online with New Zealand Riverjet
New Zealand's only riverjet thermal safari has launched its new interactive website to help give consumers a little sample of what is on offer. Based between Taupo and Rotorua, the New Zealand Riverjet offers a complete package which includes a journey down the mighty Waikato River (the country's longest river) and takes clients to the surreal geothermal area of Orakei Korako - described by the world-renowned Lonely Planet Guide as "possibly the best thermal area left in New Zealand". The new website, www.riverjet.co.nz has been created with the consumer in mind and provides tools for both the consumer and trade representatives to explore and interact online in this eco-adventure tourism product, says Managing Director Nick Berryman. The new site, www.riverjet.co.nz , also provides videos, virtual tour, video footage of the experience, images, online booking facility, joint combo options and information on sights and activities on the trip. "This fantastic site also provides those entering it with great information on the experience and provides the consumer with a snapshot into what is in store'' Nick says.
10th July 2006
NEW ZEALAND RIVERJET GETS INTERNET SAVVY
New Zealand Riverjet has just launched its new interactive consumer website, www.riverjet.co.nz. New Zealand Riverjet is the only Riverjet thermal safari in New Zealand. New Zealand Riverjet is based between Rotorua and Taupo on the Waikato River and takes you to and includes entrance to Orakei Korako which the Lonely Planet guide describes as 'possibly the best thermal area left in New Zealand'. "This website has been created with the consumer in mind and provides tools for consumers and trade representatives to explore and interact online in this eco/adventure tourism product", says Managing Director/Driver/Guide Nick Berryman. The new site, www.riverjet.co.nz , also provides videos, virtual tour, video footage of the experience, images, online booking facility, joint combo options and information on sights and activities on the trip. "This fantastic site also provides those entering it with great information on the experience and provides the consumer with a snapshot into what is in store'' says Nick.
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