Jet boat - Skippers Canyon Jet & 4wd
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Jet boat - Skippers Canyon Jet & 4wd
Description
Blast through the spectacular canyon of towering rock, and hold on to your seat whilst your skilled driver negotiates the sheer cliff faces and canyon walls. Feel your adrenalin surge as you skim the Shotover's shallow waters at speed and experience the famous Hamilton jet spins.
Skippers Canyon adventures is proud to provide you with a thrilling jetboat ride as the only company permitted to operate in the world famous Skippers Canyon.
Getting there is half the fun, transport is provided to and from Queenstown on the Skippers Canyon Road, carved from schist rock this road travels through some of the greatest scenery New Zealand has to offer.
Visit Lord of the Rings locations and learn of the pioneers amazing feats of engineering as your driver explains the history of mining relics which scatter the banks of the Shotover.
The Boats
You're big blue Skippers Canyon jet boat was custom built specifically to operate in the Upper Shotover River. Constructed from heavy gauge aluminium the jet boats are designed for maximum strength and maneuverability.
Skippers Canyon "Big Blue" Jet Boats are powered by Chevrolet v8 engines producing 450 horsepower and operate on high octane aviation fuel. The thrust comes via a Hamilton Jet 212 jet unit pumping an amazing 25,000 liters of water per minute.
Skippers Gold Experience
Why not upgrade to include a 4wd ride into Skippers, gold panning, a visit to Winky's museum and the Pipeline suspension bridge and light refreshments.
Trip Includes
- Return hotel transfers
- Transport into Skippers Canyon from Queenstown with amazing canyon views (45 min each way)
- The thrill seeking Jet boat adventure ride powering up and down the Shotover River through narrow canyons (30 min)
- Gold mining history and Lord of the Rings locations, and spectacular scenery
Duration
- 30 minute jetboat ride
- Allow 3 hours from Queenstown including 4wd trip each way
Departures
- 9am and 1pm in winter (June - October)
- 8.30am, 12pm and 3.30pm in summer (November - May)
- Pick up from your hotel or central Queenstown
Other Information
- Child rates available (3-15 yrs)
- Famil deal available (2nd child goes free)
- Dress warmly, sunglasses are recommended
- Spray jackets are provided on request to help keep you dry
- Not suitable for pregnant women
- Upgrade to the Skippers Gold Experience which includes a 4wd ride into Skippers, a visit to Winky's gold mining museum and the 102 m high Pipeline suspension bridge
Currency Converter Prices & Options
Only a deposit is required to secure your booking with the remaining balance payable on the day of your activity.
(full price shown below) - Why book online before you arrive?
- Adult: skippers jet NZD$109.00
New price: NZD$119 (from 1st October 2010) - Adult: skippers gold experience NZD$159.00
- Child (3-15 yrs): skippers jet NZD$69.00
- Child (3-15 yrs): skippers gold experience NZD$99.00
- Family (2ad & 2ch): skippers jet NZD$287.00
New price: NZD$307 (from 1st October 2010) - Family (2ad & 2ch): skippers gold experience NZD$417.00
