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Embark on a jet boat ride on the Shotover River. Prepare for wall-to-wall action with high speed and thrilling 360-degree spins. Upgrade to enjoy roundtrip transportation from Queenstown.

Highlights

• Enjoy a uniquely breathtaking white-water ride on the Shotover River
• Skim along the river at up to 90kmh, enjoying legendary 360-degree spins
• Hold on tight as the expert driver goes over rapids and through narrow canyons
• Join the only company permitted to operate in the iconic Shotover Canyons
• Relax on the return shuttle from Queenstown if you require return transport

Description

Take on the ultimate jet boat experience on the Shotover River for a breathtaking ride through dramatic and narrow canyons, located less than a 10-minutes drive from Queenstown. A short drive from Queenstown will have you at the shores of the Shotover River. Meet your experienced guide and gear up for your high-speed jet boat ride. Hold on tight as the driver expertly navigates the jet boat over white-water rapids and squeezes through the narrow walls of the Shotover Canyon. Speed past rocky outcrops, skim around boulders, and zip through the dramatic and narrow canyons as its walls tower above you. After 25 thrilling minutes, return to the jet base and relax on the shuttle transfer back to Queenstown. With exclusive access to the Shotover canyons, this jet boat ride offers a truly unique and safe experience.

Includes

25-minute adrenaline jet boat ride Jet boat driver guide Informative commentary on the local history, geology and Maori culture Roundtrip transportation from Queenstown (if option selected) Life jackets and safety briefing Heated handrails during winter Free parking Locker facilities

Important Information

• Children must be a minimum height of 1 meter tall must be accompanied by a fare-paying adult; this height may be changed to 1.2 meters if operating in high river conditions Contact the tour operator if you are pregnant or have any medical conditions including back or neck problems Life jackets are mandatory and are supplied Eyewear recommended all year round Dress warmly in winter – warm clothes, jacket, hat and gloves (although handrails on the jet boats are heated) are strongly recommended Onsite facilities include parking, gift shop, cafe, toilets, secure lockers and viewing areas Only cameras allowed on board are forehead mounted hands-free GoPro or similar; any other cameras or phones are not permitted to be carried aboard

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund