Shotover Jet Queenstown
Highlights
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Thrillling 25 minute jetboat ride
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Travel over 85km per hour
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Zoom through the spectacular Shotover River Canyons
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Power brakes and sweeping fishtails
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Free shuttle service on selected trips
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360 degree spins over 10cm deep water
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Inclusions
- 25 minute thrilling Jet Boat ride
- Free shuttle transfers are available on selected trips (11am and 3pm). Bookings are required
Highlights
- 360 degree spins over 10cm of water
- Reach speeds over 85km per hour
- Whip past rocky outcrops
- Skim around crags and boulders
- Speed through the dramatic and spectacular Shotover River Canyons
- Free transfers for selected trips (11am and 3pm), bookings required
Time
- Jet Boat rides depart on the hour every hour between 9am and 4pm. Should you require a time outside of these hours, please contact our friendly staff to see if we can arrange an alternative time to suit your travel requirements
- If you are self-driving to the Arthurs Point river base, please check-in at 30 minutes prior to your trip departure time.
- The courtesy shuttle runs for the 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm & 3pm jet boat departures. Please check-in inside the Station Building in Queenstown 45 minutes prior to your jet boat departure time.
- Jet Boat rides depart every day (river and weather conditions permitting) except Christmas Day (25th December)
Duration
- This is a 25 minute Jet Boat ride (please allow 1.5 hours for the entire experience)
What To Bring
- We recommend that you dress for the conditions and simply be mindful that there will be some wind-chill factor as you are travelling at speed
- In summer don’t forget your sunblock and some people get concerned that it may be too cold in winter, however simply dress warmly and bring a warm hat and gloves (although the handrails are heated) just like you would for skiing and sunglasses are great year round
- For safety reasons, the use of handheld personal cameras and video cameras are not permitted aboard the jet boats
Additional Information
- A minimum height of 1 metre applies. Shotover jet reserves the right to extend the minimum height to 1.2 metres in certain river conditions, to ensure passenger safety
- Children under 5 years old who meet the minimum height limit are free with a fare paying adult, however a ticket still needs to be issued
- All children (0-15yrs) must travel with a fare paying adult 16 years and over
- Shotover Jet is not suitable if you are pregnant or have any medical conditions including back or neck problems
- Onsite facilities include parking, retail, cafe, toilets, secure lockers and viewing areas
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking, however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
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