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Skippers Canyon Tour with Jet Boat Ride
Experience a spectacular guided tour of Skippers Canyon followed by a thrilling jet boat ride through the dramatic canyons of the Shotover River.
What to expect
Come with Skippers Canyon Jet and 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.
The Jet Boat Tour begins with a guided drive into historic Skippers Canyon with on board commentary from our 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 120yrs ago. Getting there is half the adventure!
Once on the boat you will feel your adrenaline surge as you power deeper into Skippers Canyon through the dramatic canyons of the Shotover River. Our 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. Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Tour is the only jet boat ride where you get to experience historic gold mining relics that still remain in the river and Lord of the Rings locations.
Skippers Canyon Jet is THE must do jet boat trip in Queenstown.
What's included
- Guided tour into Skippers Canyon
- Informative commentary from our knowledgeable bus drivers
- 30 minute jet boating experience on the upper Shotover River
- Spectacular scenery and photo opportunities
- Spray jackets and life jackets for the jet boat trip
- Return transport to central Queenstown
Visit date
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Time
- Summer: 8.30am, 12pm and 3.30pm. (October – April)
- Winter: 9am and 1pm. (May – September)
- Meet outside the Station Building on the corner of Shotover and Camp Streets, Queenstown, 9300
- Please arrive 10 mins before departure time
Duration
- Allow 3 hours for whole experience
What To Bring
- Dress for the conditions on the day!
- Summer: Hat, sunglasses, warm top, sunscreen, insect repellent, water and a camera
- Winter: Warm hat, wind proof warm jacket, gloves, sunglasses, water and a camera
- Dress like you are going skiing up the mountain and you’ll love it!
