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Skippers Canyon Jet
Help code: 3410-162D
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.
“ Had a great time. The bus drive there was just as good as the boat trip. We got the 8:30 am tour and it was only about a handful of people which made it extra special. Definitely wear a raincoat and bring a jumper. Thanks for the lovely tour. New Zealand is tops.
Had a great time. The bus drive there was just as good as the boat trip. We got the 8:30 am tour and it was only about a handful of people which made it extra special. Definitely wear a raincoat and bring a jumper. Thanks for the lovely tour. New Zealand is tops.
4 years agoWhat a fantastic day! Our very skillful and informative driver Will, took us on a drive of a lifetime. While maneuvering the minibus on the narrow and windy canyon road, he told us about the history of the area and many interesting facts of the place, like where certain scenes of Lord of the Rings were shot! We stopped for photos of the awe-inspiring canyon. Down by the river, we were given a short briefing of the jet boat ride and life jackets to wear and off we went. The 8 km ride up-river with 360 turns and close encounters with the cliff face, was fun. But the 8 km down-river at double speed was truly exhilarating! Thankfully we were in the safe hands of our driver Lachlan who knew how to drive fast & safe. The drive back up the canyon was equally amazing as coming down and the views of Queenstown on our approach were second to none. I highly recommend this tour. Well worth every cent!
4 years agoThis is must do tour. It is well organised and learnt about the history of the area. The jet boat in winter was still an awesome experience. The drive to skippers canyon is worth it too. It was unfortunate you had to buy the whole photo package and couldn’t just purchase one photo on the jet boat.
5 years agoThe Skippers Canyon Jet family has been in the canyon for five generations and started out as gold miners.
“Be prepared to get wet. Bring a spare change of clothes or waterproof clothing for your comfort!”