Overview
Experience the breathtaking beauty and rich history of Queenstown’s Skippers Canyon on a thrilling 3-hour adventure. Begin your journey with convenient hotel transfers, and venture along the legendary Skippers Canyon Road, known for its stunning views and fascinating gold mining past. The highlight of the tour is an exhilarating 30-minute jet boat ride on the Shotover River. Speed through narrow canyons, twist around sharp bends, and feel the adrenaline rush as you take on 360-degree spins at speeds up to 80 km/h. This guided tour offers a perfect blend of scenic beauty, historical insights, and heart-pounding excitement.
3 Hours
30
Queenstown, Otago
Inclusions/Exclusions
What we'll give. What we won't
What is included in the tour
- Guided scenic tour into Skippers Canyon with 30 minute jet boat ride
- Total of 3 hours for the entire experience
- On board commentary from the knowledgeable drivers
- 30 minute thrilling jet boat ride through the narrowest canyons on the Shotover River
- Highly skilled jet boat drivers manoeuvre the boat just inches from the sheer canyon walls
- Speeds in excess of 80kmh and a series of full 360 degree spins
- Guided tour into Skippers Canyon
- Spectacular scenery and photo opportunities
- Spray jackets and life jackets for the jet boat trip
Highlights
What makes this tour special
- Scenic Drive: Enjoy a guided journey along the infamous Skippers Canyon Road, renowned for its dramatic landscapes and gold mining history.
- Jet Boat Thrills: Experience the thrill of a 30-minute jet boat ride, navigating narrow canyons and sheer rock walls on the Shotover River.
- High-Speed Adventure: Feel the rush as you zip through the water at speeds up to 80 km/h, with exciting 360-degree spins and sharp turns.
- Convenient Transfers: Relax with return hotel transfers from Queenstown, making the adventure hassle-free and enjoyable from start to finish
Pickup point
Directions.
Skippers Canyon Skippers Road, Queenstown 9371, New Zealand
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