Essential 4WD Adventure and Jet Boat Tour

4.8 / 5
53 reviews
1K+ booked
37 Shotover Street
  • Hold on tight for exhilarating 360 degree spins on the Shotover Jet through dramatic and majestic narrow canyons of Shotover River
  • Climb on board a Nomad Safaris 4WD for an off road tour into the New Zealand backcountry
  • Explore the abandoned gold mining area of the Arrow River and locations used in The Lord of the Rings trilogy
  • Choose between a morning or afternoon tour based on your schedule
  • Note: We are unable to access the Ngai Tahu portal directly from our website for the jet boat portion of this tour. Your booking will be marked as pending untill our team have reconfirmed the time slot.

What to expect

Enjoy a three hour action filled experience with two thrilling activities combined into one day! Start your adventures with a morning or afternoon hotel pick up. You will be taken to the activity site and begin your Nomad Safaris 4WD off road tour. You will explore the abandoned gold mining area of Arrow River and even do some gold panning yourself! You will also witness some filming locations used in the hugely successful trilogy, The Lord of the Rings. After your rugged road four wheel drive, you will embark on an exhilarating jet boat journey through the narrow canyons of Shotover River.

new zealand activities
Explore the gold mining area of the Arrow River and Lord of the Rings filming locations
jet boat ride
A unique breathtaking jet boat ride through dramatic and narrow canyons
Queenstown activity
Take a break from the hustle and bustle with our relaxing getaway
Scenic view of the Arrow River
Lose yourself in the stunning scenery of the Arrow River in Queenstown
4WD Adventure
Experience the rugged beauty of Queenstown on a thrilling 4WD tour
4WD Adventure
Take the road less traveled and embark on a 4WD adventure in Queenstown
4WD Adventure
Feel the rush of adrenaline as you conquer Queenstown's rugged terrain on a 4WD tour
Jet boat ride
Get your adrenaline pumping with our adventure-packed itinerary
Jet boat ride
Take a break from the norm and try the high-speed excitement of jet boating
Jet boat ride
Strap yourself in for a heart-pumping ride on a jet boat adventure

Reviews

4.8 / 5
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53 reviews
Guide
5.0
Itinerary
4.7
Quality of transfer
4.7
Value for money
4.8
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Review for: Essential Queenstown

I had a very good experiences for 4WD as a private group(3person). My guide is a young boy 20 years old but he is very kind and friendly. The trip spends around 3 hours both shotover jet and Nomad 4WD. Let try the new experiences in New Zealand.

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The way to get on the bus is to ask at the visitor center to know where to meet. Previously, the system did not send any information to us, so although we arrived early, we did not know where to meet and were late.

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The tour guide was very attentive in introducing the itinerary and arranged it well for the itinerary that could not be completed by oneself. Following the jet boating activity, it was very professional and safe to play.

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Review for: Essential Queenstown

WORTH. EVERY. CENT. Definitely an experience to remember.

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Totally recommend this 2 in one adventure. Drove on narrow mountain road along cliff, never could drive alone by myself. The Shotover jet is so exciting even though get wet by spasm water

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Review for: Essential Queenstown

The boat was very exciting and fun, sprinting and flicking in the beautiful river valley; the off-road vehicle went up and down the mountain and went to many places that my own car could not reach. The driver and tour guide told a lot about history and geography, which was also very interesting. Had a fulfilling afternoon.

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Review for: Essential Queenstown

Highly recommended combo if you want to experience both activities during a short stay in Queenstown. A lot of experiential and super worthy activities from 4WD in Skippers Canyon, Gold Panning in Macetown to Jet Boating in Shotover River.

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Review for: Essential Queenstown

The itinerary is really compact and it is indeed the essence of Queenstown. It is recommended that people who do not have enough time do not drive! The off-road vehicle goes up into the mountains and goes deep into the scenic spot. The jet boat is really exciting and fun!

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The Shotover Jet is a must try experience in Queenstown! So much fun! You will get some water splashed on you during the ride. They do provide jackets that will protect you from the water and the wind. The 4wd was also very nice.

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Our tour guide Adrien is a passionate young man who knows everything he knows, and the tour was joyful and heart-warming. Gold panning and off-roading on the river bank are fun, and jet boating is great, but it’s a bit cold in May😆

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