Skippers Canyon Tour with Jet Boat Ride
Highlights
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Skippers Canyon Scenic Tour
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30 minute thrilling jet boat ride
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Informative commentary
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Spectacular scenery & photo opportunities
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Return transport to central Queenstown
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3 hours for the entire experience
More info
Inclusions
- 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
Time
- Summer (October - April): 8.30am, 12pm and 3.30pm daily (closed Christmas Day)
- Winter (May - September): 9am and 1pm
- Meet outside the Station Building on the corner of Shotover and Camp Streets, Queenstown, 9300
- Please arrive 10 mins before departure time
Duration
- Allow 3 hours for whole experience
What To Bring
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Warm top
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellant
- Water
- Camera
Additional Information
- This is a true back country experience, getting there is half the fun!
- We recommend using the toilet before you depart town, toilets are available at The Station building
- 'No shows' or cancellations within 24 hours of departure are non-refundable
- Closed Christmas Day
- Please advise if you have any serious back problems or are pregnant
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
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