Goldfields Jetboat & Goldfields Mining Centre Guided Tour Combo - Cromwell

Highlights

• Exhilarating 40 minute Jetboat ride with 360 degree spins
• Racing through the mighty Kawarau Gorge
• Experience one of New Zealands most historic gold mining area
• Historic Gold mining equipment demonstrations
• Gold Panning

Description

Experience the massive thrill of a 40 minute jetboat ride through the unforgettable Kawarau Gorge. The Goldfields Jetboat will speed through the narrow canyon with rugged cliff faces, large obstacles and shallow braided rivers this jetboat ride wouldn’t be complete without the famous 360 degree turns along the way. During the jetboat ride your informative driver will provide you with some history on the area, made famous by the 1860’s Gold Rush.

Once we’ve got your adrenaline pumping and the heart racing it’s time to wind down with a wander through the historic Goldfields Mining Centre. This 1 hour guided tour will have you exploring the Mining area which is over 25 hectors! Lots of the historic Chinese Huts, and gold mining equipment has been preserved and protected over the year. After learning about the rich history on the Gold mining guided tour, you’re guide will demonstrate first hand how the California sluice gun works – experience the epic force of water they used to extricate the gold.  If you thought that was awesome, wait till they fire up the stamper battery which was used to crush the gold-bearing rock.

Just when you thought the day couldn’t get better your guide will give you a demonstration of gold panning, then it’s your turn to try your luck. There is still plenty of gold to be found!

Trip Includes

• 40 minute Jetboat ride
• Specially trained & informative drivers
• Lots of 360 degree spins
• Life Jackets & Spray Jackets
• 1 hour guided tour of Goldfields Mining Centre
• Gold mining

Duration

• Allow up to 2 hours for full experience

Departures

• Daily departures 10.00am, 12.00pm & 2.00pm
• Departs from Goldfields Mining Centre, Kawarau Gorge, State Highway 6 (SH6)
• Transfers from Queenstown are NOT included. You must make your own way to the Goldfields Jet located 40 minutes drive out of Queenstown near Cromwell
• Operates Daily all year (except Christmas)

Other Information

• Please check into the Goldfield Mining Centre 15 minutes prior to your boat departing.
• Wear a warm jacket or fleece, casual footwear, sunglasses & sunscreen
• In winter we recommend warm hats & gloves
• Please wear flat soled shoes
• Spray jackets and lifejackets are provided
• For safety reasons we do not carry children under the age of 5 years old and must be over 22kgs
• Handheld devices are not permitted aboard the jet boat (head, wrist or chest mounted are fine)
• Please speak to one of our staff if you are pregnant or have any medical conditions including back or neck related injuries.
• Wheelchair access is limited at our base at the Goldfields Mining Centre; however, we do have an access point that we can arrange alternative pick up. Please call or email ahead to let us know so we can arrange this at no extra cost.
• This activity is subject to weather and river conditions
• Photos & videos available of your experience to purchase
• Toilets onsite
• Free Lockers to store your belongs during your experience
• If you're looking to keep the adrenaline pumping check out this Jetboating and Go Karting Combo

Normal Retail Prices

• Adult : NZD$150.00
• Child (under 14 years): NZD$75.00