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From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride

By Skippers Canyon Jet
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Overview
  • Experience the stunning scenery of Skippers Canyon
  • Travel the infamous Skippers Canyon Road - where no hire car is insured!
  • Jet through the narrowest canyons on the famous Shotover River
  • Discover a land rich in gold mining history where getting into the canyon is half the adventure!

Activity location

    • Queenstown
    • Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 43 Camp Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand | Meet on the Camp Street side of the Station Building near Marmolada Cafe. Wait outside by the wooden benches next to the bus stop.
    • Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Return transport from central Queenstown
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour into Skippers Canyon
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    Informative commentary from knowledgeable bus driver
  • What's includedWhat's included
    30-minute jet boat ride on the upper Shotover River
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    Spectacular scenery and photo opportunities
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    Life jackets and spray jackets (gloves in winter)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Photo or video packages (available for purchase on the day)

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: People with back problems

What you can expect

Experience unbeatable value as you are taken on a spectacular guided tour of Skippers Canyon followed by a thrilling jet boat ride through the narrowest canyons on the Shotover River.

Begin with a guided drive into historic Skippers Canyon with on board commentary from knowledgeable drivers. You will be escorted into a land rich in gold mining history and stunning scenery via the infamous Skippers Road which was carved out of the vertical rock face by miners over 130 years ago.

Once on the boat you will feel your adrenaline surge as you power deeper into Skippers Canyon through the most dramatic canyons on the Shotover River. The highly skilled jet boat drivers manoeuvre the boat just inches from the sheer canyon walls and keep the excitement levels high with speeds in excess of 80kmh and a series of full 360-degree spins.

After the boat ride, head to the historic Pipeline Bungy area for a rest break and incredible views out over the canyon before making the 45min journey back to Queenstown.

Location

Activity location

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    • Queenstown
    • Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 43 Camp Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand | Meet on the Camp Street side of the Station Building near Marmolada Cafe. Wait outside by the wooden benches next to the bus stop.
    • Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand