Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Tour
Skippers Canyon Jet
Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Tour
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This is a two-for-one that actually delivers on both halves. The drive up Skippers Road is genuinely gripping, not just filler before the jet boat. The road is narrow, the drops are real, and the driver commentary on the gold rush history is consistently good across pretty much every review I've read. It's one of those rare cases where the journey to the thing is nearly as good as the thing itself.
The jet boat side is fast and fun, with a couple of 360-degree spins through tight canyon walls. Worth knowing though: a handful of travellers reckon it's over a bit quickly and slightly tamer than the pure adrenaline rides in town. If you're chasing maximum thrills, just set expectations accordingly. (Use promo code RANKERS for 10% off while you're booking, which softens the price a little.)
My take is that this suits people who want a bit of context with their adventure. The gold mining history, the Lord of the Rings locations, the old suspension bridge stop. It's a solid three-hour trip and the guides seem to genuinely enjoy their work, which makes a difference.
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Queenstown’s greatest jet boat adventure.
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. It really is two trips in one.
The 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 130yrs ago. Getting to the boat is half the adventure!
Once on the boat you will feel your adrenalin surge as you power deeper into Skippers Canyon and up 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 360 degree spins. This is canyon jet boating at its best.
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.
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