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Queenstown: Kawarau River Jet Boat Adventure

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Go on a thrilling jet boat adventure across Lake Whakatipu and along the historic Kawarau River from Queenstown. Travel up the scenic river with 360-degree spins and exciting speeds of up to 95 km/hr.

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Highlights

  • Enjoy Queenstown’s unspoiled wilderness from the water
  • Take on a full hour of thrilling action or enjoy a taste on a shorter 25-minute trip
  • Experience exhilarating 360-degree spins and speeds of up to 95 km/hr

Description

Discover Queenstown’s untouched and pristine wilderness during an authentic jet boat adventure across Lake Wakatipu and along the historic Kawarau River. Choose from a 25-minute or 1-hour experience and spend more time on the water with a convenient departure right from the heart of Queenstown. Depart from Thunder Bay next to Steamer Wharf in the heart of Queenstown and travel far up the Kawarau River, covering a distance of 47 km. Along the way, listen to interesting commentary from your experienced driver. After getting equipped with a life jacket, climb on board and experience exhilarating 360-degree spins, skimming the water at speeds of up to 95 km/hour.  Then, travel down the river where it is calmest, even when the lake is rough. Take your camera along to capture the stunning scenery of your jet boat experience with frequent photo opportunities.

Includes

25-minute or 1-hour jet boat experience (depending on option selected) Life Jacket Live commentary in English

Important Information

  • There are plenty of stops for photos - you can bring your camera at your own risk
  • There will be a locker for you to store your valuables during the experience
  • All trips require minimum numbers to operate within health and safety guidelines
  • Jet boating is a great family activity and there are no height restrictions, so the whole family can join in
  • Jet boating is not recommended if you are pregnant

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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Queenstown: Kawarau River Jet Boat Adventure
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