Queenstown: Kawarau River Jet Boat Adventure
Highlights
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Enjoy Queenstown’s unspoiled wilderness from the water
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Take on a full hour of thrilling action or enjoy a taste on a shorter 25-minute trip
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Experience exhilarating 360-degree spins and speeds of up to 95 km/hr
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Expert and passionate guides
Summary
Experience 25 or 60 minutes of exhilarating adventure from the heart of Queenstown’s town centre. Jump on our Queenstown Jet for an adrenaline rush like no other with 360-degree spins and exciting speeds of up to 95 km/hr.
Tour info
Duration
1 hour
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location
Why take this tour?
Our jet boat rides are filled with speed, thrills and plenty of those famous 360-degree spins. Take in the stunning scenery with the wind in your face as we race across Lake Whakatipu and head down the Kawarau River, covering a distance of 44km. Our experienced drivers will get you up close and personal with the lake's edge, skimming past trees and any obstacles in the way. Be sure to hold on to your hats as we navigate under not one, but two bridges at speed.
Choose from a 25-minute or 1-hour experience and with a convenient departure right from the heart of Queenstown. 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.
Choose from a 25-minute or 1-hour experience and with a convenient departure right from the heart of Queenstown. 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.
What’s included?
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• 25-minute or 1-hour jet boat experience (depending on option selected) -
• Life Jacket -
• Live commentary in English -
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
Things to know
Before you book
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• There are plenty of stops for photos - you can bring your camera at your own risk
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• There will be a locker for you to store your valuables during the experience
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• All trips require minimum numbers to operate within health and safety guidelines
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• Jet boating is a great family activity and there are no height restrictions, so the whole family can join in
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• Jet boating is not recommended if you are pregnant
Before you go
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Please bring sensible clothing and footwear: sunscreen, sunglasses and warm jacket
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Cameras can be brought onto the boat (at own risk)
Cancellation Policy
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Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
About operator:
Our family business was founded in Fiordland in the 1950’s by tourism and conservation pioneers Les and Olive Hutchins.
Sixty years later, we offer tourism experiences from Stewart Island to Queenstown; including world renowned cruises through Milford and Doubtful Sounds, the Te Anau Glowworm Caves and heritage steamship TSS Earnslaw.
For us, the aim is still quite simple – to share the natural heritage and astounding beauty of the region with visitors – just as our founders intended.
Sixty years later, we offer tourism experiences from Stewart Island to Queenstown; including world renowned cruises through Milford and Doubtful Sounds, the Te Anau Glowworm Caves and heritage steamship TSS Earnslaw.
For us, the aim is still quite simple – to share the natural heritage and astounding beauty of the region with visitors – just as our founders intended.
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