Included
- Adrenaline Packed Jet Boat Tour
- Informative & Historic Teachings Of The Area
- Experienced Guides
- Protective Gear & Lifejackets
- Complimentary Transportation
Not Included
- Swimming
- Tubing
- Meals
This family owned business is operated by the 5th generation descendants of Queenstown’s first gold miners. They offer you a unique opportunity to pair an exhilarating jet boat experience with a journey through the rich gold mining history of Queenstown.
Your trip commences with a guided 4WD journey along the historic Skipper’s Road, a winding route etched into the canyon walls during the 1860s gold rush. Take in the dramatic views as you are narrated through Queenstown’s origin story.
Hold onto the edge of your seat as the jet boat takes the spotlight, and propels you through the narrow twist and turns that define the iconic Skippers Canyon. Feel the exhilarating rush of the wind and adrenaline as your skilled jet boat pilot expertly performs 360-spins and maneuvers.
Glide across the pristine waters, sourced directly from glaciers, reaching speeds up to 90 km/h . Unsurprisingly, this cinematic scenery has graced blockbuster movies, including The Lord of the Rings and Mission Impossible.
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Get picked up from a pre-chosen pick up location at designated time from the Skippers Jet bus.
The tour then 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 120yrs ago. Getting there is half the adventure!
Once on the boat you will feel your adrenaline surge as you power deeper into Skippers Canyon through the dramatic canyons of the Shotover River.
Our highly skilled jet boat drivers maneuver 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 full 360 degree spins.
Tour Duration: 3 Hours
Jet Boat Duration: 30 Mins
Tour Departure Times: 8:30am 12pm 3:30pm
Pickups available from and back to your accommodation.
Refund Policy
Refunds will be processed according to the following time frames:
Cancellations within 1 Day of the start date incur a 100.00% fee.
Between 1 Day and 365 Day incur a 0.00% fee.
Make sure to check in at the location specified in your confirmation at least 15 minutes before the tour begins.
Cancellations & Refunds
If your service provider cancels the tour or activity you have booked, then you are entitled to a full refund.
Happy Travels New Zealand does not refund in cash and can only refund back onto your Visa, Mastercard or American Express.
Fees paid to Happy Travels for credit card fees, deposits, bus tickets and luggage storage are non-refundable or transferable.
If you decide to cancel your activities or accommodation for any reason, a 50% Cancellation Fee will be applied. In addition to Happy Travels Cancellation Fee, you may also be liable for any cancellation fees charged by the service provider as per their own terms and conditions. It is therefore possible your cancellation fees could be up to 100% of the cost of the booking (for example cancellations made within 24hrs of travel).
Booking Confirmations
Your Responsibilities
Trips with booked dates: It is your responsibility to ensure the dates on vouchers are correct and correspond to your own itinerary, including any transport tickets, campervans & bed nights. Please double-check that the pick-up locations for your selected tours are correct. The times printed on your tickets are generally the departure times of the tours you have booked, arrive 15 minutes prior to the time stated on your voucher to ensure you are on time. If you are late for a tour, the tour operator reserves the right to mark you as a no- show and charge a 100% cancellation fee.
All bookings must be reconfirmed 48 hours in advance by contacting your tour provider directly using the contact information listed on your tour voucher.
You may either re-schedule directly with the supplier or you can email our support team on [email protected] and include your voucher number, name of product you booked, planned departure date and your contact details. Once you’ve emailed us, you can drop us a line at +64 340 90 978
Yes, we do have open dated/flexible tickets available. Most tour vouchers are valid for 12 months from date of purchase, however please be aware that you may be subject to supplier price fluctuations. All ticket validity is specified on the tour voucher. If you are unsure of the validity of your voucher, just ask one of our wonderful staff.
If you need help with an existing booking please email us at [email protected], if your enquiry is urgent please follow up your email with a quick call on +64 340 90 978 so we can help you.
We endorse the recommendation of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade that all travellers take out travel insurance. If you already have travel insurance, please understand that it is your responsibility to ensure that your travel insurance covers you for all of the adventure style travel you have booked with us.
Absolutely, we understand that paying off a big trip in one go isn’t always that easy. We offer flexible payment plans to suit all types of travellers with zero interest or fee’s (minimum $100NZD deposit required).
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