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From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride
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From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride

By Skippers Canyon Jet
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$172 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Experience the stunning scenery of Skippers Canyon
  • Travel the infamous Skippers Canyon Road - where no hire car is insured!
  • Jet through the narrowest canyons on the famous Shotover River
  • Discover a land rich in gold mining history where getting into the canyon is half the adventure!

Activity location

    • Queenstown
    • Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 43 Camp Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand | Meet on the Camp Street side of the Station Building near Marmolada Cafe. Wait outside by the wooden benches next to the bus stop.
    • Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

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From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$171.85 x 1 AdultAU$171.85
Total
Price is AU$171.85

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport from central Queenstown
  • What's includedWhat's included Guided tour into Skippers Canyon
  • What's includedWhat's included Informative commentary from knowledgeable bus driver
  • What's includedWhat's included 30-minute jet boat ride on the upper Shotover River
  • What's includedWhat's included Spectacular scenery and photo opportunities
  • What's includedWhat's included Life jackets and spray jackets (gloves in winter)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Photo or video packages (available for purchase on the day)

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: People with back problems

What you can expect

Experience unbeatable value as you are taken on a spectacular guided tour of Skippers Canyon followed by a thrilling jet boat ride through the narrowest canyons on the Shotover River.

Begin with a guided drive into historic Skippers Canyon with on board commentary from 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 130 years ago.

Once on the boat you will feel your adrenaline surge as you power deeper into Skippers Canyon through the most dramatic canyons on the Shotover River. The highly skilled jet boat drivers manoeuvre 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.

After the boat ride, head to the historic Pipeline Bungy area for a rest break and incredible views out over the canyon before making the 45min journey back to Queenstown.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Queenstown
    • Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 43 Camp Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand | Meet on the Camp Street side of the Station Building near Marmolada Cafe. Wait outside by the wooden benches next to the bus stop.
    • Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

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Reviews

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Edit Vincze-palne B

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
26 Mar 2025
Hungary
Everything was amaizing!
10.0 out of 10

Sharon C

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
24 Mar 2025
Singapore
Very thrilling experience on the jetboat, and the timing of the tour was just right! Highly recommended.
10.0 out of 10

Matt D

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
16 Mar 2025
Australia
everything was fantastic
10.0 out of 10

Melinda S

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
16 Mar 2025
Australia
It was amazing!
10.0 out of 10

Jonathan K

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
15 Mar 2025
Denmark
Really awesome day-trip to Skippers Canyon, with great views before the actual boat-experience. My partner was at first really nervous to go but ended up loving it afterwards, being that there was nothing to be afraid of at all:) Definitely a highly recommended activity for everyone!
10.0 out of 10

Sarah S

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
12 Mar 2025
United States
Absolutely fantastic! My dad and I did this activity together and we both had a blast. The drive into the canyon is both exhilarating and gorgeous and we could not stop laughing during the boat ride. I highly recommend this tour!
10.0 out of 10

Murray D

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
10 Mar 2025
New Zealand
What an awesome trip. Great fun and Cam was very knowledgeable and made it fun. Loved it
10.0 out of 10

David H

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
25 Feb 2025
Australia
Friendly and helpful staff
8.0 out of 10

Elaine H

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
24 Feb 2025
Ireland
Boat journey very exciting but for 20 minutes it was much too expensive in my opinion.
10.0 out of 10

Jaak N

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
23 Feb 2025
Australia
Better than the rest.
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